Congressional tax writers set to take up reform proposals
Tax writers in Congress are set to begin debating and writing tax
reform legislation. On September 27, the White House and GOP
leaders in Congress released a framework for tax reform. The
framework se...
Disaster tax relief unveiled in Congress
As millions of Americans recover from Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and
Maria, Congress is debating disaster tax relief. The relief would
enhance the casualty loss rules, relax some retirement savings
rules...
IRS exam staffing falls; audit coverage declines
IRS Exam staffing in fiscal year (FY) 2016, the latest tax year
with statistics available, reached a 20-year low. As a result, the
Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) has
reporte...
How Do I? Get a payroll credit for increasing research expenses
IRS Chief Counsel, in generic legal advice (AM-2017-003), recently
described when a qualified employer may take into account the
payroll tax credit for increasing research activities.
The Protect...
FAQ: Can I claim the adoption credit for a foreign adoption?
Yes, however, there are special timing rules for foreign adoptions.
These rules differ from the timing rules for domestic adoptions and
impact when you may claim qualified adoption expenses....
October 2017 tax compliance calendar
As an individual or business, it is your responsibility to be aware
of and to meet your tax filing/reporting deadlines. This calendar
summarizes important federal tax reporting and filing data for
ind...
IRS unveils taxpayer bill of rights
The Tax Code contains many taxpayer rights and protections.
However, because the Tax Code is so large and complex, many
taxpayers, who do not have the advice of a tax professional, are
unaware of thei...
FAQ: What is the self-employment tax?
Taxpayers who are self-employed must pay self-employment tax on
their income from self-employment. The self-employment tax applies
in lieu of Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) taxes paid by
e...
How do I? Compute depreciation for tax purposes
The simple concept of depreciation can get complicated very quickly
when one is trying to determining the proper depreciation deduction
for any particular asset. Here’s only a summary of some of...
Congress juggles immediate/long-term tax issues
Nearly half-way into the year, tax legislation has been hotly
debated in Congress but lawmakers have failed to move many bills.
Only one bill, legislation to make permanent the research tax
credit, ha...
IRS will treat virtual currency as property for tax purposes
As virtual currencies such as Bitcoin rise in prominence and use,
the IRS has for the first time described how virtual currency will
be treated for tax purposes. The agency concluded in new guidance
(...
FAQs: What are AFRs for tax purposes?
The applicable federal rates (AFRs) are used for a number of
federal tax provisions. For example, Code Sec. 1274 uses AFRs to
determine whether a debt instrument has original issue discount
(OID or im...
How do I? Write off baseball season tickets to my business
Code Sec. 162 permits a business to deduct its ordinary and
necessary expenses for carrying on the business. However, Code Sec.
274 restricts the deduction of entertainment expenses incurred for
busin...
IRS takes aim at employment tax compliance
The current likelihood that your business will become involved in
an employment tax audit or an employment-related income tax audit
has increased: the IRS is aggressively attempting to reduce the
"tax...
Withdrawals from retirement savings: Tough rules may change
In response to the economic downturn that has affected the
retirement portfolios of millions of individuals across the
country, Congress has been considering a variety of alternatives to
offer relief ...
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