When taking money out of a business, transactions must be carefully structured to avoid unwanted tax consequences or damage to the business entity. If the loan and repayments are not set up and processed properly, the IRS can reclassify the funding as nondeductible capital contributions and classify the repayments as taxable dividends, resulting in unexpected […]
Installment Agreements: What Should You Do If You Can’t Pay Your Taxes
If you can’t pay your taxes, don’t panic. Here’s what to do first: Make sure to file your tax return on time—failure to file is a much higher penalty than failure to pay. Pay as much as possible when you file your tax return, as every dollar you pay at tax time reduces the late […]
CARES Act: Charitable Giving Changes Due to COVID-19
COVID-19 has presented unique opportunities for charitable giving for the 2020 tax year, which has been addressed in the new Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Under the new guidelines, which apply to the 2020 tax year only, taxpayers can donate 100 percent of their adjusted gross income to charity and have it […]
Reporting Requirements for Virtual Currency
As cryptocurrency continues to evolve as a valuable commodity, the IRS has issued guidance on the reporting requirements associated with the acquisition and sale of it. What is cryptocurrency? Cryptocurrency, also known as digital or virtual currency, is a digital asset that is secured by encryption techniques and is able to be distributed across a […]
Failure to File: Covid-19 Update
Due to Covid-19, the IRS extended the tax return filing and payment deadline to July 15, 2020. If you are unable to file your return by this date, you may request an extension which will give you until October 15, 2020 to submit your tax return. However, an extension only gives you extra time to […]