U.S. Supreme Court rules against the IRS on critical FBAR issue
Posted March 9, 2023 / No comments
The U.S. Supreme Court recently weighed in on an issue regarding a provision of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) that has split two federal courts of appeal. Its 5-4 ruling in Bittner v. U.S. is welcome news for U.S. residents who “non-willfully” violate the law’s requirements for the reporting of certain foreign bank and financial accounts
Read MoreTax Collection Scams
Posted February 20, 2023 / No comments
With each tax season comes more opportunities for criminals to find ways to run scams. Scammers find creative ways to try to get personal information and payments from individuals. We would like to share a quick video on tax collection scams to raise awareness. Watch Video
Read MoreReading the tea leaves: Potential tax legislation in the new Congress
Posted February 14, 2023 / No comments
The 2022 mid-term election has shifted the scales in Washington, D.C., with the Democrats no longer controlling both houses of Congress. While it remains to be seen if — and when — any tax-related legislation can muster the requisite bipartisan support, a review of certain provisions in existing laws may provide an indication of the
Read More2023 tax calendar
Posted January 11, 2023 / No comments
To help you make sure you don’t miss any important 2023 deadlines, we’ve provided this summary of when various tax-related forms, payments and other actions are due. Please review the calendar and let us know if you have any questions about the deadlines or would like assistance in meeting them. Date Deadline for January 10
Read MoreYear-end spending package tackles retirement planning, conservation easements
Posted December 28, 2022 / No comments
On December 23, 2022, Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023. The sprawling year-end spending “omnibus” package includes two important new laws that could affect your financial planning: the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) 2.0 Act (also known as SECURE 2.0) and the Conservation Easement Program Integrity Act. Bolstering retirement savings The original SECURE Act,
Read More5 steps to take now to cut your 2022 tax liability
Posted November 8, 2022 / No comments
It has been quite a year — high inflation, rising interest rates and a bear stock market. While there’s not a lot you can do about any of these financial factors, you may have some control over how your federal tax bill for the year turns out. Here are some strategies to consider executing before
Read MoreInflation Reduction Act expands valuable R&D payroll tax credit
Posted September 30, 2022 / No comments
When President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law in August, most of the headlines covered the law’s climate change and health care provisions. But the law also enhances an often overlooked federal tax break for qualifying small businesses. The IRA more than doubles the amount a qualified business can potentially claim as
Read MoreClean Vehicle Credit comes with caveats
Posted September 7, 2022 / No comments
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) includes a wide range of tax incentives aimed at combating the dire effects of climate change. One of the provisions receiving considerable attention from consumers is the expansion of the Qualified Plug-in Electric Drive Motor Vehicle Credit (IRC Section 30D), now known as the Clean Vehicle Credit. While the expanded credit seems
Read MoreIRS offers penalty relief for 2019, 2020 tax years
Posted August 31, 2022 / No comments
While the recently announced student loan debt relief has captured numerous headlines, it’s estimated that another federal relief program announced on the same day will provide more than $1.2 billion in tax refunds or credits. Specifically, IRS Notice 2022-36 extends penalty relief to both individuals and businesses who missed the filing deadlines for certain 2019 and/or 2020
Read MoreThe Inflation Reduction Act includes wide-ranging tax provisions
Posted August 15, 2022 / No comments
The U.S. Senate and House of Representatives have passed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). President Biden is expected to sign the bill into law shortly. The IRA includes significant provisions related to climate change, health care, and, of course, taxes. The IRA also addresses the federal budget deficit. According to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO),
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