Builders of energy efficient homes may qualify for a valuable tax credit
Eligible contractors who build new energy efficient homes or substantially reconstruct existing homes into qualified energy efficient homes may be eligible for a tax credit up to $5,000 per home….
New law extends COVID tax credit for employers who keep workers on payroll
The Internal Revenue Service urges employers to take advantage of the newly-extended employee retention credit, designed to make it easier for businesses that, despite challenges posed by COVID-19, choose to…
Questions about PPP Expense Deductions?
One of the most disappointing developments in the Paycheck Protection Program loan guidance was related to the non-deductibility of the expenses paid for by the forgiven loans. Many organizations, including…
Reconstruct Records Lost in a Natural Disaster
Between tornadoes, floods, and hurricanes for some of our southern and eastern neighbors, we have witnessed our fair share of national disasters over the last several years. Reconstructing records after…
The Effect of COVID-19 on Valuations
It is no surprise that the COVID-19 pandemic has created tremendous uncertainty regarding the current value of businesses. Earlier this year, our country witnessed major stock indexes lose more than…
Businesses can file cash transaction reports electronically and in batches
Businesses that receive cash transactions of more than $10,000 must report these payments to the IRS – it’s the law. Now businesses can batch file their cash reports; this is…
Treatment of Applicable Partnership Interests
The IRS has issued proposed regulations on the treatment for a partner that holds interest in a partnership that is transferred to or held by a taxpayer in connection with…
Guidance for Deferring Social Security Tax Withholding
Recently, the President issued a memorandum directing the Secretary of the Treasury to use his authority to defer the withholding, deposit, and payment of certain payroll tax obligations. Accordingly, the…
IRS Addresses Employee Payroll Tax Deferral
The IRS issued Notice 2020-65 that provides some needed guidance for employers wondering whether and how to comply with the employee payroll tax deferral described in the August 8, 2020 Presidential memorandum (often referred…
Proposed Regulations Address Small Business Simplified Accounting Rules
The IRS has issued proposed regulations on the simplified tax accounting method rules for small-business taxpayers enacted by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). For tax years beginning in…
