Small Business Tax Briefs: June 2020
Business meal deductions: The current rules amid proposed changes Restaurants and entertainment venues have been hard hit by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. One of the tax breaks that President Trump has proposed to help them is an increase in the amount that can be deducted for business meals and entertainment. It’s unclear whether Congress […]
Small Business Tax Briefs: May 2020
The CARES Act liberalizes net operating losses The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act eliminates some of the tax-revenue-generating provisions included in a previous tax law. Here’s a look at how the rules for claiming certain tax losses have been modified to provide businesses with relief from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. NOL […]
Small Business Tax Briefs: April 2020
Answers to questions about the CARES Act employee retention tax credit The recently enacted Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act provides a refundable payroll tax credit for 50% of wages paid by eligible employers to certain employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. The employee retention credit is available to employers, including nonprofit organizations, with […]
Small Business Tax Briefs: March 2020
Work Opportunity Tax Credit extended through 2020 If you’re a business owner, be aware that a recent tax law extended a credit for hiring individuals from one or more targeted groups. Employers can qualify for a valuable tax credit known as the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC). The WOTC was set to expire on December […]
Small Business Tax Briefs: February 2020
Do your employees receive tips? You may be eligible for a tax credit Are you an employer who owns a business where tipping is customary for providing food and beverages? You may qualify for a tax credit involving the Social Security and Medicare (FICA) taxes that you pay on your employees’ tip income. How the […]
Small Business Tax Briefs: January 2020
ew law helps businesses make their employees’ retirement secure A significant law was recently passed that adds tax breaks and makes changes to employer-provided retirement plans. If your small business has a current plan for employees or if you’re thinking about adding one, you should familiarize yourself with the new rules. The Setting Every Community […]
What Landlords Should Know About Taxes
Small Business Tax Briefs: December 2019
HOLIDAY PARTIES AND GIFTS CAN HELP SHOW YOUR APPRECIATION AND PROVIDE TAX BREAKS With Thanksgiving behind us, the holiday season is in full swing. At this time of year, your business may want to show its gratitude to employees and customers by giving them gifts or hosting holiday parties. It’s a good idea to understand […]
FEDERAL TAX POSTS
POST 1: The IRS has proposed clarifications on how to treat certain contributions made to a charity in return for state and local tax credits. A provision of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act limits an individual’s deduction for state and local taxes paid in a calendar year to $10,000. The new proposed regulations provide […]
Small Business Tax Briefs: November 2019
SMALL BUSINESSES: STAY CLEAR OF A SEVERE PAYROLL TAX PENALTY One of the most laborious tasks for small businesses is managing payroll. But it’s critical that you not only withhold the right amount of taxes from employees’ paychecks but also that you pay them over to the federal government on time. If you willfully fail […]