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Federal-Level R&D Tax Credit Program Legislative Update from Capitol Hill

Peter J. Scalise

On Friday, November 19th the House of Representatives narrowly passed the Build Back Better Act, H.R. 5376, by a vote of 220 to 213. The bill encompasses a wide range of budget and spending provisions in connection to significant tax law reform as well as funding for mitigating climate change...

Accounting Leadership’s Journey to End Alzheimer’s Disease
The Alzheimer’s Association Accounting Industry Leadership Council (hereinafter the “Council”) was established in January of 2020, immediately before the COVID-19…
New IRS Requirements and Form for R&D Tax Credit Claims
New Administrative Authority Issued Governing Requirements for Valid R&D Tax Credit Claims On October 15, 2021 the Internal Revenue Service (hereinafter…
24 Most Important Tax Law Changes and Adjustments for Year End Tax Planning
If you haven't started already, it's time to begin thinking about your 2021 tax return. After all, the more tax…

How will the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act be funded?
What: On August 10, the US Senate passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act with bipartisan support. The bulk of the…
PPP 2nd Draw OK Before 1st Loan Forgiveness
Second Draw Loan Terms The terms of Second Draw Loans are the same as for First Draw Loans: 100% SBA guaranteed No collateral…
Record Equity Crowdfunding on the Web May Double in 2021
Crowdfund Capital Advisors (CCA) has shared data pertaining to Regulation Crowdfunding or Reg CF in the US. The smallest exemption facilitating…

Employee Retention Credits (ERC) for CPAs
The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, P.L. 116-260, extends the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, P.L. 116-136, ERC…
Correction of Forms 1099-MISC for Certain CARES Act Subsidized Loan Payments
The IRS instructed lenders not to report loan relief payments made by the Small Business Administration under Section 1112(c) of…
Deductions & Energy Credits Extended by Appropriations Act
Charitable Contribution Deduction The Act extends through 2021 the $300 ($600 for joint return filers) above-the-line charitable contribution deduction for qualified…

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Divorce Taxation

Sidney Kess, CPA, J.D., LL.M.

When couples split up, it’s still common for one party to make support payments to the other. Sometimes this continues until the death of the party receiving support; sometimes it...

Due Diligence: An Area Demanding Caution
It is critical for tax professionals to periodically pause and…
IRS Issues New Administrative Authority Governing the Tax Treatment of Depreciation and Expensing Rules
On December 21st of 2018, the Internal Revenue Service (hereinafter…
Basis Planning and Other Tips for Practitioners
Many practitioners have tuned out estate planning because of the…

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Marital Dissolution Planning Post TCJA

Sidney Kess, CPA, J.D., LL.M.

The IRS reports that nearly 600,000 taxpayers claimed an alimony deduction on their 2015 returns (the most recent year for statistics) (https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-soi/soi-a-inpd-id1703.pdf). The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017...

QBI Deduction Issues for Professionals
Most attorneys, accountants, and other professionals operate as unincorporated sole…
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017: Impact on Individuals
On December 19, 2017, Congress passed a major tax package…
Charitable Contributions for High-Income Taxpayers
The government views those with income of $200,000 or more…

Death of an Employee: Tax Ramifications
When an employee dies, family members, co-workers and others may…
Key Tax Laws by Birthday
Many of the tax rules for individual taxpayers depend on…
Tax Advantages for Working Children
With summertime approaching, many children will be getting jobs during…

Tax Issues of Long-Term Care
Long-term care is different from medical treatment designed to cure…
Tax Consideration of Identity Theft
In its annual release in 2016, the Federal Trade Commission…
Tax Aspects of Disasters
The flooding in parts of Louisiana on August 11, 2016…

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Tax Court Upholds Strict Adherence to Requirements for IRS P…

Kathleen M. Lach

A recent decision issued by the U.S. Tax Court in Graev v. Commissioner 1 could prove pivotal in cases where a practitioner has requested abatement of penalties for their client...

Is Crowdfunding Easy Money or Tax Trap for the Unwary?
It has become fairly common these days for individuals and…
New ‘Qualified Opportunity Zone’ Guidance
Earlier today the Internal Revenue Service released the first set…
Qualified Business Income Deduction Clarified
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 introduced a…

Sales Tax After Supreme Court Overrules Physical Presence Standard
In the 5-4 decision of South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc…
The Impact of the New Tax Law
The Tax Cuts And Jobs Act ("TCJA") was passed by…
When is it OK to Not Meet the Tax Deadline?
Consequence of Filing Your Tax Return Late or Failure to…

IRS Examining Coinbase Accounts
Coinbase, America’s largest platform exchanging bitcoin into U.S. dollars serving…
IRS Streamlined Installment Agreement Test Program Extended
The IRS is testing expanded criteria for streamlined processing of…
The IRS and Private Collection Agencies
If the IRS is bugging you about your unpaid taxes…

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Understanding Pay Options with the new DOL Regulations

Jerry Love, CPA/PFS, CFP, CVA, ABV, CITP, CFF, CFFA

This article is a follow up to the prior article which highlights the new regulations for the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) from the Department of Labor (DOL) raising the...

What is a Credit Score?
This is a question on many people’s minds. A few…
Department of Labor Releases New Regulations on Overtime Rules
It has taken the Department of Labor (DOL) almost two…
Signing Up for Medicare
Most people do not know they can incur penalties by…

Affordable Care Act - Plan of Attack
By now every employer and CPA assisting employers is well…
SSARS 21 and Other Critical Changes
I am going to give you the highlights of four…
Will Your Clients Run Afoul of ACA's Largest Penalty?
Failure to read this article and understand it could cost…

Employee or Independent Contractor for ACA?
The question of when a person can be paid and…
Helping Clients Develop a Household Budget
I am frequently asked by clients to help them develop…
Affordable Care Act - 1040 Reporting Requirements
When Congress passed the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in 2010…

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How Interest Can Be Deducted When Money is Borrowed to Buy I…

Julie Welch, CPA, CFP

If a taxpayer borrows money to purchase investments, such as mutual funds, bonds or stock, the interest paid on the loan can usually be deducted. There are two limitations, however...

Audits and Tax Return Retention
"How long should my client keep his/her tax returns and…
Tactics to Use When Preparing 1040s
Be Alert for Digital Documentation Now that companies are going digital…
Even A Nonworking Spouse Can Contribute $5,500 To An IRA
If your client is married and either that person or…

Contribute An Extra $1,000 to Your IRA and An Extra $6,000 to Your 401(k) if 50+
If your client is age 50 or older, he or…
Roth IRA Contribution Withdrawals Are Tax-Free
Roth IRAs are similar to traditional IRAs in that the…
You Can Claim Lifetime Learning Credits for Continuing Education Courses
You can offset the costs of higher education with two…

Favorable Tax Rate On Dividends
Generally dividends you receive on stock you own are taxable…
Tax Return Retention Policy
“How long should my client keep his/her tax returns and…
You Can Use Health Savings Accounts to Reduce the Cost of Your Medical Care
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are similar to individual retirement accounts…

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CPAs Wanting to Do It Themselves

Joshua Fluegel

In its ongoing effort to stay on the forefront of developments in tax profession technology, CPA Magazine talks to Mark Strassman, president of Make My Day CPA. Strassman discusses CPAs’...

Top Small Business Software All Provide Phone Support
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Breaking Developments in 1040 Tax Software
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The IRS Issues Final Treasury Regulations Governing R&D Tax Credit Claims
On October 3, 2016, the IRS issued Final Treasury Regulations…

Identity Theft: Response Plan
In this information age, identity theft is no longer something…
Tax Resolution Services Prove Valuable
Tax Resolution is a fascinating way to expand your firm…
Lewis Testifies at Congressional Committee
Chairman of the AICPA Tax Section’s Tax Executive Committee, Troy…

Crowdfunding Requires Reviews by CPAs
The need for CPA reviews may explode when Jumpstart Our…
6 Tax Tips for Tax Season
The dawn of a new year brings a fresh opportunity…
Tips and Tricks for Tax Professionals
Here are three quick tips and tricks to help tax…

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Non-Grantor Trust Planning Tips Benefit Many Clients

Martin M. Shenkman, CPA, MBA, PFS, AEP, JD

Why You Must Understand the New Planning Benefits of Non-Grantor Trusts The 2017 Tax Act dramatically changed tax planning. In the new tax environment, there are a number of significant income...

Post TCJA Estate Planning Checklist
The Tax Cut and Jobs Act enacted in late December…
Estate Planning After Tax Reform
Tax Reform has not been enacted at the time this…
Crowdsource Funding to Help Victims of the Las Vegas Massacre
One of the authors just received a call to assist…

Technology and CPA Estate and Longevity Planning
Estate planning is a vital service for clients. While historically…
Checklist: Elder Financial Abuse
Aging clients are growing in number and practitioners should address…
16 Ways to Turn 1040s into Planning Clients
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CPAs' Role Grows After Estate Tax Repeal
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Documentation to Transfer Closely Held LLC Interests by Gift or Sale
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Checklist: 1040 Planning Idea
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Mike Herman new Chief Operating Officer for Whitley Penn
Fort Worth, TX (July 15, 2020) – Whitley Penn announced today that Mike Herman has joined the firm as Chief Operating Officer. Herman has 30 years of operational management, strategic and financial leadership experience with…
David Rook Named Weaver’s Chief Operating Officer
David Rook Named Weaver’s Chief Operating Officer HOUSTON, TEXAS (July 21, 2020) – National certified public accounting (CPA) and advisory firm Weaver, a top 35 firm in the United States, has…

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