Beware of traps with paid time off policies
Some common paid time off (PTO) policy features cause taxable income to unexpected parties at unexpected times. Learn more here.
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Smile! New IRS identity verification process requires a selfie
The IRS is tackling identity theft by using ID.me verification technology to guard access to online services.
President Biden signs American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
$1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan with broad individual relief and new coronavirus-related funding enacted into law.
As income tax rates increase, beware of certain deferral strategies
Tax-deferral techniques—possibly spurred by a potential increase to capital gains rates—must be scrutinized, as evidenced by this IRS memo
IRS issues PPP expense deduction safe harbor for fiscal year taxpayers
IRS safe harbor for fiscal year taxpayers on accounting period in which to deduct PPP expenses provides choices and certainty.
IRS releases final 199A regulations for co-ops and their patrons
Final regulations on the section 199A deduction and the DPAD for certain specified co-ops closely mirror guidance in proposed regulations.
PPP reopening for first draw borrowers Jan. 11; second draw Jan. 13
Treasury Department and SBA announce reopening dates for Paycheck Protection Program - Jan. 11, 2021 and Jan. 13, 2021.
SBA releases guidance on PPP continued access program
SBA releases two PPP reopening guidance packages. The first for new borrowers and the second for the second-draw program.
SBA releases guidance on PPP second draw loans
SBA releases two PPP reopening guidance packages. The first for new borrowers and the second for the second draw program.
Congress passes appropriations bill, containing COVID-19 relief bill
Last minute negotiations pave way for Congress to pass second major COVID-19 stimulus package with tax law changes and tax extenders.
Long-awaited rules issued on income recognition for accrual taxpayers
Final regulations provide accrual taxpayers certain flexibility for recognizing income and offer sought-after cost offset for sale of goods.
Congress passes law containing PPP tax fix; second-draw program
After negotiations go to the 11th hour, Congress passes tax fix for PPP, changes to loan forgiveness and establishes second-draw program.
IRS creates new Form 1099-NEC for filing year 2020
The IRS created a new Form 1099-NEC to report nonemployee compensation with a different due date than Form 1099-MISC.