Posts Tagged ‘Individual Tax’
The Pulse on the Economy and Capital Markets: Dec 27 – Dec 31, 2021
At a glance: Overall, the U.S. performed well as stock markets closed out 2021 strong and leading economic indicators are pointing to global growth. While stocks outperformed in 2021, bonds had a rough year due to inflation trending higher than expected. Despite continued supply chain challenges and the rise in Omicron cases, U.S. manufacturers and…
Read MoreThe Bad News Not Being Reported on the Demise of the Build Back Better Act
At a glance The main takeaway: With the demise of the Build Back Better Act (BBBA), a clause from a 2017 tax legislation is resurfacing that will heavily impact any company who performs or invests in research and development. Impact on your business: The 2017 tax act will force many companies to now budget or use working…
Read More1031 Exchanges –Navigating Related Party Exchanges
At a glance: The main takeaway: With careful tax planning, 1031 exchanges offer taxpayers an opportunity for big savings on income taxes. Know the risks: Few good things ever come easy, and 1031 exchanges are no different. One of the biggest risks is structuring a transaction with a related party. Next Steps: Taxpayers can often mitigate the risks…
Read MoreDouble Edged Sword – International Taxation Proposals Under The Recent Build Back Better Act May Result in Increased Tax and Compliance Challenges
At a glance To learn more about these potential impacts, schedule a free consultation today. The full story: The Build Back Better Act (BBBA) is the centerpiece of President Biden’s domestic social policy agenda and has been the subject of lengthy negotiations among House and Senate Democrats. This tax overhaul, like almost all tax-related legislation over the…
Read MoreBefore Offering Cryptocurrency as a Payment Option, There Are Pros and Cons to Consider
At a glance Schedule a free consultation with our team The full story: You don’t have to be an expert in the market to know that cryptocurrency has been increasing in popularity across the globe for the last several years. After the runup in prices that took place in early 2021, more investors, consumers, vendors…
Read MoreWhat Upcoming Tax Legislation Might Mean For You, Your Business, and Your Estate Plan
At a glance The main takeaway: House and Senate Democrats are debating and modifying President Joe Biden’s tax proposals with a view toward passing legislation as part of the budget reconciliation process. Each of the competing proposals contain tax increases, including rate changes, new or restored limitations on deductions and the likelihood of increased IRS enforcement.…
Read MoreIRS Addresses Bitcoin Cash Fork, Four Years Later
At a glance: IRS announcement: In line with previous announcements, the IRS reiterated their position that taxpayers who received Bitcoin Cash following the hard fork in 2017 must report the value as taxable income. What it means: Cryptocurrency investors need to be diligent in reporting all virtual currency transactions (including the receipt of newly created…
Read MoreIRS Declines to Extend Due Date for First-Quarter Estimated Tax Payments
At a glance: The IRS has confirmed its extension of the filing due date for 2020 individual income tax returns to May 17, 2021. This extension also applies to the due date for making 2020 contributions to an individual IRA, Roth IRA, health savings account (HSA), Archer medical savings account (MSA) and Coverdell education savings…
Read MoreGeorgia Extends Additional Tax Deadlines
The Georgia Department of Revenue announced today, April 16, 2020, that additional tax deadlines have been extended to align with federal deadlines put into place by the U.S. Treasury and IRS. Here is the latest: Estimated Payments: Georgia state estimated income tax payments due on both April 15, 2020 and June 15, 2020 have been…
Read MoreIRS Aims to Expose Cryptocurrency-related Income with New Question on Form 1040
Earlier this month, the IRS released the first guidance in five years on the taxability for virtual currency transactions, including the Revenue Ruling 2019-24 and a FAQ document that both aimed to support and clarify the IRS’s position on how virtual currency should be treated for federal tax purposes. These two releases provided valuable insight…
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