I have prepared a detailed Memo about PPP Loan Forgiveness Information. It is crucial to start gathering the necessary information. Most Banks are waiting on final action by Congress (it could be next week) and the SBA to issue final regulations. I believe the SBA...
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Bonus Depreciation – Could Work for your Busiuness
5 KEY POINTS ABOUT BONUS DEPRECIATION You’re probably aware of the 100% bonus depreciation tax break that’s available for a wide range of qualifying property. Here are five important points to be aware of when it comes to this powerful tax-saving tool. 1. Bonus...
New Per Diem Deduction Rates starting October 1
GSA website: FY2021 Per Diem Rates – Effective October 1, 2020 GSA website: FY 2021 Per Diem Highlights (updated August 13, 2020) The General Services Administration (GSA) has posted the federal domestic per diem rate table for fiscal year (FY) 2021 on its website....
Tax Issues of PPP Loans and PPP Loan Forgiveness
THE POSSIBLE TAX CONSEQUENCES OF PPP LOANS If your business was fortunate enough to get a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan taken out in connection with the COVID-19 crisis, you should be aware of the potential tax implications. PPP basics The Coronavirus Aid,...
Cash Trasaction Reports Needed for $10k cash transactions
FILE CASH TRANSACTION REPORTS FOR YOUR BUSINESS — ON PAPER OR ELECTRONICALLY Does your business receive large amounts of cash or cash equivalents? You may be required to submit forms to the IRS to report these transactions. Filing requirements Each person engaged in a...
LLC Members and Partners Phantom Income
WHY DO LLC MEMBERS AND PARTNERS SOMETIMES REPORT MORE INCOME ON TAX RETURNS THAN THEY RECEIVE IN CASH? If you’re a partner in a business, you may have come across a situation that gave you pause. In a given year, you may be taxed on more partnership income than was...
IRS Appeals Division slowly reactivating
IRS Operations During COVID-19: Mission-critical functions continue (updated July 20, 2020) The IRS has updated its website detailing what it calls its “mission-critical functions” during the COVID-19 pandemic. The update provides information about the IRS’s...
You still have a few Tax Savings ideas for LAST year!
HAVEN’T FILED YOUR 2019 BUSINESS TAX RETURN YET? THERE MAY BE WAYS TO CHIP AWAY AT YOUR BILL The extended federal income tax deadline is coming up fast. As you know, the IRS postponed until July 15 the payment and filing deadlines that otherwise would have fallen on...
Civil Penalty (100% penalty) – Trust Fund Penalty for Employment Taxes
STEER CLEAR OF THE TRUST FUND RECOVERY PENALTY If you own or manage a business with employees, you may be at risk for a severe tax penalty. It’s called the “Trust Fund Recovery Penalty” because it applies to the Social Security and income taxes required to be withheld...
IRS is Wrong About Deductibility of Paycheck Protection Program Business Expenses
The Internal Revenue Service has issued what is known as an “Internal Revenue Notice” taking the position that expenses paid under the Paycheck Protection Program Loan is not a deductible business expense. The IRS argument is that since Congress determine that...