Throwing Away Tax Records

Throwing Away Tax Records

What tax records can you throw away? October 15 is the deadline for individual taxpayers who extended their 2019 tax returns. (The original April 15 filing deadline was extended this year to July 15 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.) If you’re finally done filing last...
Taxes and Website Costs

Taxes and Website Costs

Business website costs: How to handle them for tax purposes The business use of websites is widespread. But surprisingly, the IRS hasn’t yet issued formal guidance on when Internet website costs can be deducted. Fortunately, established rules that generally apply to...
Understanding Bonus Depreciation

Understanding Bonus Depreciation

5 key points about bonus depreciation Under current law, 100% bonus depreciation will be phased out in steps for property placed in service in calendar years 2023 through 2027. Thus, an 80% rate will apply to property placed in service in 2023, 60% in 2024, 40% in...
Deferring Employees’ SS Taxes

Deferring Employees’ SS Taxes

Employers have questions and concerns about deferring employees’ Social Security taxes The IRS has provided guidance to employers regarding the recent presidential action to allow employers to defer the withholding, deposit and payment of certain payroll tax...
CARES Act Changes

CARES Act Changes

CARES Act made changes to excess business losses The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act made changes to excess business losses. This includes some changes that are retroactive and there may be opportunities for some businesses to file amended...