Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the deal market, in many aspects, is on fire — with soaring multiples, a higher than normal volume of deals in play and private equity buyers taking a front seat. However, the pandemic has impacted transactions in critical ways, from valuations to deal...
Read MoreOver the course of the last three-plus years there have been a number of significant economic assistance and tax legislation bills passed: Tax Cuts & Jobs Act (TCJA), CARES Act, Consolidated Appropriations Act and, most recently, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARP). There are more...
Read MoreIn an effort to enhance accessibility to COVID-19 vaccinations for all Americans, the Biden Administration has clarified an important point about paid leave related to COVID and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP).Employers with fewer than 500 employees can claim refundable tax credits on...
Read MoreModifications made to the expanded Employee Retention Credit (ERC) were designed to allow more businesses paying employees while experiencing pandemic-related hardships to benefit. While the credit is extended through December 31, 2021, now is the time to focus on claiming your Q1 2021 ERC, which...
Read MoreThis blog was updated 3/31/21 Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic the federal government has implemented various programs to help business owners keep their doors open. Below highlights where four critical sources of funding — Paycheck Protection Program, Economic Injury Disaster Loan...
Read MoreOn March 11, 2021, President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The $1.9 trillion law is intended to provide sweeping relief from the economic and other repercussions of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to funding for testing, contact tracing, vaccinations...
Read MorePresident Biden signed into law the latest legislation aimed at providing economic and other relief from the COVID-19 pandemic. The 628-page American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) includes $1.9 trillion in funding for individuals, businesses, state and local governments, as well as a multitude of...
Read MoreThe first two parts of this series on advanced 529 plan strategies focused on shorter term strategies to maximize the tax efficiency of these accounts. The third strategy is focused on long-term tax efficiency by passing down 529 plan assets to your heirs.The beauty of 529 plans is that they grow...
Read MoreThis blog was updated 4/7/21 First introduced under the CARES Act in March 2020, the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) is a fully refundable tax credit that benefits eligible employers who have continued to pay employees while experiencing COVID-19 economic or operational difficulties. The credit...
Read MoreAs we continue to evaluate real estate tax strategies stemming from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, CARES Act and current economic conditions, it is important for real estate entities and investors to take a second look at the provision on business interest expense limitations, under Internal Revenue...
Read MoreIn Part 1 of this series on advanced 529 plan strategies, we discussed creating a state tax deduction for private elementary and secondary school tuition under the new tax law for 2018. This change in the tax code is also the driving force behind strategy number two.To recap, in 2017 and prior...
Read MoreThis blog was updated 12/9/21 Over the past few years there have been impactful changes to the rules surrounding the deductibility of meal and entertainment expenses, starting with the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 and continuing with the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021.Namely, this...
Read MoreDespite hopes that COVID-19 would be behind us as the calendar turned to a new year, Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ) participants, like many others, are still grappling with the pandemic’s effects. In response, the U.S. Treasury released Notice 2021-10 on January 19, providing much needed...
Read MoreNow that the holiday season is behind us, it’s time to make some progress on those New Year’s resolutions to improve your control over your personal finances. This article is the first in a three part series focused on saving for college through 529 plans. Most are familiar with these...
Read MoreForm 1099-NEC is a new 2020 tax form most businesses will need to file by January 31, 2021. Used to report nonemployee compensation paid during 2020, the new form replaces the 1099-MISC previously used to report these payments.What Type of Payments Can You Report on Form 1099-NEC?Form 1099-NEC...
Read MorePass-through forms of business such as S Corporations and partnerships offer certain domestic tax benefits — namely, the avoidance of double taxation and the ability to claim the 20% deduction under IRC Code Section 199A. However, the global intangible low-taxed income (GILTI) provisions of...
Read MorePart I of this blog post offered background on cryptocurrencies, including the different types, how to value them, and how they generally are taxed at the individual level. This post will discuss more specific strategies related to types of taxation, strategies to minimize tax and how to keep...
Read MoreOn July 31, 2020, the IRS and the Department of the Treasury issued proposed regulations under IRC Section 1061 for taxpayers that hold an applicable partnership interest (API) in connection with the performance of services. The rules, commonly known as the carried interest rules enacted as part...
Read More** This blog was updated on 4/16/20 to reflect May IRS minimum interest rates ** Prior to a few weeks ago, the economy was humming along for most industry sectors; businesses were growing revenue and earnings; and market multiples were strong. Due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, the past few...
Read MoreIn late 2019, the first substantial legislation related to retirement savings since 2006 became law. The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act brings numerous changes to the retirement and estate planning landscape, and some of them should prompt careful review of...
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