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If you have a business with independent contractors, it is important to be aware of a recent reporting change that the IRS has implemented. Starting with the 2020 tax year, businesses must report nonemployee compensation (NEC) on Form 1099-NEC instead of Form 1099-MISC. You may be surprised

ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) accounts are for eligible individuals with a disability – they are tax-favored savings accounts to which contributions can be made to help pay for qualified disability expenses. The IRS recently released final regulations providing guidance related to various issues surrounding the

On September 30, 2020, IRS released final regulations providing guidance related to the deductibility of meals and entertainment expenses under Section 274 of the Internal Revenue Code. These final regulations clarify several areas of Section 274 that were impacted by changes under the 2017 Tax Cuts and

At this point, most people have heard about relief measures the government has enacted in the wake of Covid-19, but there remains one opportunity to harvest that has had little discussion surrounding it—Section 139 Qualified Disaster Payments.  Background  Section 139 of the Internal Revenue Code was established

Many people erroneously believe that state unemployment compensation is not considered taxable income, resulting in quite an unpleasant surprise at tax time when they realize their mistake.  With a record number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits due to the Covid-19 pandemic and struggling to make ends

Who doesn’t want to pay less taxes, as long as it’s legally permitted? Here are nine tips to consider taking action on before 2020 comes to a close. Maximize Retirement Contributions Through Your Employer’s 401(k) Plan This type of plan allows you to contribute pre-tax dollars to

At the end of 2019, the IRS issued updated guidance on a new rental real estate safe harbor rule which allows certain rental real estate to be considered an “enterprise” eligible for a Section 199a deduction. What is Section 199a deduction?  Section 199a gives owners of pass-through

When taking money out of a business, transactions must be carefully structured to avoid unwanted tax consequences or damage to the business entity. If the loan and repayments are not set up and processed properly, the IRS can reclassify the funding as nondeductible capital contributions and classify

If you can’t pay your taxes, don’t panic. Here’s what to do first: Make sure to file your tax return on time—failure to file is a much higher penalty than failure to pay.  Pay as much as possible when you file your tax return, as every dollar

COVID-19 has presented unique opportunities for charitable giving for the 2020 tax year, which has been addressed in the new Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Under the new guidelines, which apply to the 2020 tax year only, taxpayers can donate 100 percent of their