Numerous tax limits affecting businesses have increased for 2020 By: David M. Reape An array of tax-related limits that affect businesses are annually indexed for inflation, and many have increased for 2020. Here are some that may be important to you and your […]
New rules will soon require employers to annually disclose retirement income to employees By: David M. Reape As you’ve probably heard, a new law was recently passed with a wide range of retirement plan changes for employers and individuals. One of the provisions of the SECURE Act […]
New law provides a variety of tax breaks to businesses and employers By: David M. Reape While you were celebrating the holidays, you may not have noticed that Congress passed a law with a grab bag of provisions that provide tax relief to businesses and employers. […]
Wayfair revisited — It’s time to review your sales tax obligations By: George Timoteo CPA In its 2018 decision in South Dakota v. Wayfair, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld South Dakota’s “economic nexus” statute, expanding the power of states to collect sales tax from remote […]
The Disaster Act Repeals “parking tax” for Tax Exempt Organizations By: David M. Reape Senate passed the Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2019 (commonly referred to as the Disaster Act,) on Thursday, December 19th. The Disaster Act: Repeals the requirement of […]
Small Businesses: It may not be not too late to cut your 2019 taxes By: David M. Reape Don’t let the holiday rush keep you from taking some important steps to reduce your 2019 tax liability. You still have time to execute a few strategies, including: Buying assets.Thinking […]
2020 Q1 tax calendar: Key deadlines for businesses and other employers By: David M. Reape Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the first quarter of 2020. Keep in mind that this list isn’t all-inclusive, so there may […]
Holiday parties and gifts can help show your appreciation and provide tax breaks By: David M. Reape 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 […]
The tax implications if your business engages in environmental cleanup By: David M. Reape If your company faces the need to “remediate” or clean up environmental contamination, the money you spend can be deductible on your tax return as ordinary and necessary business expenses. […]
Small businesses: Get ready for your 1099-MISC reporting requirements By: David M. Reape A month after the new year begins, your business may be required to comply with rules to report amounts paid to independent contractors, vendors, and others. You may have to […]
Small businesses: Stay clear of a severe payroll tax penalty By: David M. Reape 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 […]
Taxpayers should beware of property lien scam By: David M. Reape With scam artists hard at work all year, taxpayers should watch for new versions of tax-related scams. One such scam involves fake property liens. It threatens taxpayers with a tax […]