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IRS denies blanket relief of tax penalties
The IRS’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic has included focused relief from tax penalties, but taxpayers and tax professionals should...
Dec 9, 20201 min read


Renting Your Home or Vacation Home for Short Periods
Many taxpayers rent out their first or second homes without considering tax consequences. Some of these rules can be beneficial, while...
Dec 4, 20203 min read


Preparing for 2021: Tax Planning Strategies for Small Business Owners
If you are a small business owner, every penny of your income counts. This means that you not only want to optimize your revenue, but...
Dec 4, 20207 min read


Though IRS disallows deductibility of expenses with PPP loan proceeds, they also issue a safe harbor
Previously we shared that the IRS will disallow deductible expenses for businesses with PPP loans and to write your congressional...
Nov 25, 20201 min read


Small business owners influence congressional representatives
With the debate between Congress and IRS continuing, this an opportune time for small business owners to try to influence congressional...
Nov 24, 20201 min read


Congress battles with IRS regarding deductibility of forgiven PPP loans
In response to the IRS ruling on the deductibility of forgiven PPP loans, Congress recently made a joint statement saying the Treasury is...
Nov 23, 20201 min read


IRS doubles down on nondeductibility of PPP-funded expenses
In guidance issued on Wednesday, November 18, IRS reiterated its position that taxpayers cannot claim a deduction for any otherwise...
Nov 22, 20201 min read


IRS Announces Help with Tax Debt
The IRS recently announced a new program, the Taxpayer Relief Initiative, to help taxpayers who are unable to pay their taxes because of...
Nov 19, 20202 min read


Maximizing Education Credits
An education credit helps with the cost of higher education by reducing the amount of tax owed on your tax return. If the credit reduces...
Nov 17, 20201 min read


IRS Extends the Opportunity to Defer Capital Gains
As part of tax reform put into place a couple of years ago, individuals are able to defer both short- and long-term capital gains into...
Nov 6, 20203 min read


What Happens if I Missed the October 15th Tax Extension Deadline?
We’ve all been there. Life is super busy. We have to take care of our families and friends, work obligations, and all our other...
Nov 4, 20203 min read


Tax Law Changes Allow Year-End Charitable Planning Opportunities
As the end of the tax year approaches, it is worth spending a few minutes reviewing some of the changes that have been made in the tax...
Nov 2, 20204 min read


Don’t Miss Out on Year-End Tax-Planning Opportunities
2020 has given rise to more than the usual tax-planning opportunities.
Oct 31, 20206 min read


Do You Know Unemployment Benefits Are Taxable?
In many cases, workers are receiving unemployment benefits for the first time in their lives...
Oct 22, 20202 min read


Tax Consequences of Losing Your Job
If you have lost your job, there are a number of tax issues you may encounter.
Oct 14, 20204 min read
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