
2021 tax extension filers, don’t overlook these important tax benefits
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers who've yet to file their 2021 federal income tax return to make sure they take advantage of the deductions and credits for which they're entitled and to file electronically as soon…

New IRS Strategic Plan: Agency issues five-year plan
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today released a new five-year Strategic Plan that outlines its goals to improve taxpayer service and tax administration.
The IRS Strategic Plan FY2022-2026 will serve as a roadmap to help guide…

New Tax Twists and Turns for Moving Expense Deductions
Can you deduct the cost of moving expenses on your personal tax return? Probably not. Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJ), the deduction for job-related moving expenses has been suspended for 2018 through 2025, except for certain military…

IRS announces 401(k) limit increases to $20,500
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced today that the amount individuals can contribute to their 401(k) plans in 2022 has increased to $20,500, up from $19,500 for 2021 and 2020. The IRS today also issued technical guidance regarding…

Interest rates remain the same for the first quarter of 2022
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced that interest rates will remain the same for the calendar quarter beginning January 1, 2022. The rates will be:
3% for overpayments (two (2) percent in the case of a corporation),
…

Four Important Employer Tax Credits for 2020
As 2020 draws to a close—finally—employers may take advantage of several tax credits for employee wages. Consider these four tax-saving opportunities created by recent tax legislation.
1. Family and medical leave credit: This credit,…

Expanded tax benefits help individuals and businesses give to charity during 2020
WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service today explained how expanded tax benefits can help both individuals and businesses give to charity before the end of this year.
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, enacted…

The Treasury Department and IRS issue final regulations regarding like-kind exchanges of real property
WASHINGTON – Today the Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service issued final regulations PDF relating to section 1031 like-kind exchanges. These final regulations address the definition of real property under section 1031 and also…

What is a Series LLC and why your clients should care
A slowdown in the economy means your clients may have some time on their hands to get their businesses better organized. One option you might suggest is for them to better protect their assets by setting up a series limited liability company…