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),
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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…
401(k) contribution limit increases to $19,500 for 2020
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced that employees in 401(k) plans will be able to contribute up to $19,500 next year.
The IRS announced this and other changes in Notice 2019-59 (PDF), posted today on IRS.gov. This…
Employee or Contractor? Have Uber and Lyft Finally Crossed The Line?
In the last few years, it has been common for companies to treat, what would otherwise be employees, as contractors. The reason, is simple. As an employee of a company, the employer has to withhold 7.65% in FICA from their employees. In…
1031 Exchanges May Help Real Estate Investors
1031 Exchanges May Help Real Estate Investors Transition to a Less Active Role.
For many real estate investors, there comes a point in their lives where they no longer want to be bothered with the headaches that come with actively managing…
IRS finalizes centralized partnership audit regulations
The IRS on Friday issued final regulations (T.D. 9844) that implement the centralized partnership audit regime that now governs partnership audit procedures.
The final regulations affect partnerships for tax years beginning after Dec. 31,…