The Tax Cut & Jobs Act (TCJA) changed the rules for employers offering Qualified Transportation Fringe (QTF) benefits to employees. Effective January 1, 2018, employers may no longer deduct the expense of those benefits, unless it’s necessary for the safety of the employee. Most notably...
Read MoreThe IRS has announced it will begin processing paper and electronic tax returns for the 2018 tax year on January 28, but much remains to be seen about how the ongoing shutdown of the federal government will affect this year’s filings. Although the Trump administration has stated the IRS...
Read MoreGlobal reporting regimes continue to be a focal point of today’s regulatory environment. However, with the Department of Treasury’s current focus on reviewing existing regulations to reduce unnecessary burdens on taxpayers, pursuant to recent Executive Orders, the IRS and Treasury...
Read MoreThe Treasury has issued final regulations regarding the partnership representative designation and authority under the relatively new IRS partnership audit rules. These rules became effective for tax years beginning after December 31, 2017. Most importantly, the regulations confirm the...
Read MoreThe passing of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) brought about significant changes to the estate planning arena, doubling the lifetime exemption through December 31, 2025. While fewer taxpayers will find themselves with taxable estates over the next eight years, asset protection via a trust &mdash...
Read MoreThe basis, or net investment, in a shareholder’s S Corporation stock begins the day the shareholder purchases stock and continually changes throughout the year based on the company’s operations. Such constant activity creates the need for shareholders to recalculate their basis...
Read MoreSection 199A of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) allows up to a 20 percent deduction on qualified pass-through business income to all noncorporate taxpayers — including trusts and estates. The IRS recently issued guidance clarifying many provisions within the new code section...
Read MoreA divorce often brings to light a multitude of issues — from financial to legal to emotional. While it might not be on the top of your list during the transition, complying with the IRS on your next tax return means understanding how your carryforwards may be split when your joint return...
Read MoreMany employers reward key executives and employees by offering non-qualified deferred compensation plans, which allow them to contribute unlimited amounts of compensation on a tax-deferred basis. This is a significant enticement for upper-tier employees, as they are generally highly compensated...
Read MoreIn which state your trust “lives” — including your grantor, trustee, administration and even perhaps your beneficiary — will determine how the trust will be taxed. Residency status also helps identify what planning opportunities may be available to minimize the tax. ...
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