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  • New Business Travel Per Diem Rates Announced for 2023-2024

    Posted Date November 1, 2023 Posted Time 12:00 am Published in

    New per diem rates were recently announced by the IRS and are effective for per diem allowances on or after Oct. 1, 2023. These updated rates include changes for the transportation industry, incidental expenses as well as the high-low substantiation method. Before we dive into the detailed changes impacting per diem rates, let’s revisit the concept of the per diem in general. To Per Diem or Not to Per Diem There are two basic ways that employees can be reimbursed for business travel expenses. The first is a direct reimbursement of the actual expenses. The second is the per diem... View Article

  • IRS Plans to Use AI and Ramp Up Enforcement on Millionaires, Partnerships and Crypto

    Posted Date October 1, 2023 Posted Time 12:00 am Published in

    Recently, IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel spoke of changes within the IRS, announcing several initiatives focusing on high-income earners and partnerships, as well as integrating the use of AI within the agency’s work. According to the commissioner, the initiatives were made possible by additional IRS funding provided by the Inflation Reduction Act. Without the funding from this bill, the agency would not have the budget to implement these ramp-ups in enforcement. Millionaires with Tax Debt The new initiative on millionaires is not just because they are high-earning taxpayers; it will focus on those with open tax debt. Currently, the IRS has... View Article

  • IRS Announces End of Unannounced Taxpayer Visits (Mostly)

    Posted Date September 1, 2023 Posted Time 12:00 am Published in

    You wake up in the middle of the night. Heart racing, drenched in sweat, and breathing heavily. Thankfully, it was just a nightmare when the IRS showed up at your doorstep unannounced. Recently, however, this was the reality for some taxpayers – and not just a bad dream. The IRS just publicized a significant shift in policy, effectively ending the vast majority of surprise taxpayer visits. The change comes in an effort to create safer conditions for IRS officers as well as ease public concerns. Who’s Knocking at My Door? In order to understand the change in policy, you’ll need... View Article

  • 2023 Sales Tax Holidays for Back-to-School Shopping

    Posted Date August 1, 2023 Posted Time 12:00 am Published in

    Now that we are heading into the backend of summer, it’s time for many states to host their annual sales tax holidays for returning to-school shopping. Numerous states with sales tax (remember, not all states have a sales tax) provide the reprieve to help families with the cost of annual school supplies and clothing. According to the National Retail Federation, nearly 80 percent of shoppers are expecting increased costs this year versus last year; so more than ever, consumers are looking for ways to save. Furthermore, about two-thirds of back-to-school shoppers take advantage of these tax-free shopping periods. The vast... View Article

  • Increased Tax Bills Hitting Private Companies Big and Small

    Posted Date July 1, 2023 Posted Time 12:00 am Published in

    Private companies, both large and small, are feeling the tax pinch due to changes in the law. With rampant inflation, labor shortages, lingering supply chain issues, and increased borrowing costs due to rising interest rates, tax problems are the last thing struggling companies need to face. While tax rates themselves remain largely unchanged, business taxable income is increasing due to changes in three main deduction areas: research and experimental (R&E) capitalization; interest expense deduction calculations; and a reduction in bonus depreciation. All of these provisions were made more liberal in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2018 but... View Article

  • End of Covid Emergency Declarations Put Work from Home Benefits at Risk

    Posted Date June 1, 2023 Posted Time 12:00 am Published in

    The end of the federal emergency declaration for Covid-19 came on May 11. As a result, there are various public health policy changes. For example, vaccines and treatments will remain available, but at-home tests may no longer be covered by insurance, and national CDC data reporting is subject to change. Administratively, there are also changes to regulatory measures temporarily put in place by the emergency status that will have tax consequences. As employers struggled during the pandemic, some even had to meet payroll issues around expense reimbursements, stipends, and how these are considered fringe benefits or compensation came into light.... View Article

  • I Needed to Repay Part of My Compensation; Will I Get a Refund on My Taxes?

    Posted Date May 1, 2023 Posted Time 12:00 am Published in

    So, you filed and paid all your taxes on the money you earned in 2021. Now, the company you work for finds itself in trouble, and you are forced to pay back part of your compensation. The big question is, will the IRS refund you for the taxes you already paid related to this compensation? While this seems like a bizarre scenario at first glance, it is more common than you might think. Reducing or holding back compensation that hasn’t been earned yet is easy. Simply pay an executive or employee less, or don’t grant the stock option or bonus.... View Article

  • How Volunteering Can Earn You a Big Tax Deduction

    Posted Date April 1, 2023 Posted Time 12:00 am Published in

    Most people volunteer out of a sense of altruism, duty or purpose – not to get a tax deduction from Uncle Sam. At the same time, if your good deeds could also result in lower taxes, why not? Theoretically, this would free up more time to volunteer or let you make a charitable donation, a win-win for you and the cause you care about. What Volunteering Expenses Can You Deduct? As with all tax rules and regulations, the devil is in the details. If you itemize your tax deductions, you might be eligible for some valuable deductions. Any expenses deducted... View Article

  • Sold Your Home Last Year or Plan to in 2023? If So, Here’s What You Need to Know

    Posted Date March 1, 2023 Posted Time 12:00 am Published in

    The U.S. housing market has been extremely volatile over the past year. Year-over-year growth rates were at highs of 20.1 percent in April 2022, then declined to only 8.6 percent in November – the biggest drop in over 20 years. As a result, many homeowners who sold their homes in 2022 or plan to in 2023 may have either gains or losses depending on their location and timing. Below, we tackle the issues you need to know to properly account for the taxation of your home sale. Only Some Gains Are Taxable Not all gains on home sales are taxable,... View Article

  • Key Deadlines and Changes for the 2023 Tax Season

    Posted Date February 1, 2023 Posted Time 12:00 am Published in

    Every year, typically right after the new year starts, the IRS formally announces key dates and deadlines for the current tax season. Recently, the IRS made the announcements for the current 2023 tax season. To make sure the process goes as smoothly as possible, it’s best if you are aware of this tax season’s deadlines and key dates so you don’t miss a beat in working with your CPA. Tax Season in Perspective More than 168 million individual tax returns are expected to be submitted to the IRS in 2023, covering the 2022 tax year. The last three years saw... View Article

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