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IRS makes statements on CARES Act Employee Retention Tax Credit risks

IRS makes statements on CARES Act Employee Retention Tax Credit risks

On Oct. 19, 2022 the IRS issued a news release warning employers to be wary of third parties who have ramped up campaigns to try and get employers to claim the CARES Act Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) when they may not actually qualify.
Distressed acquisitions & credit bidding debt: an M&A tax perspective

Distressed acquisitions & credit bidding debt: an M&A tax perspective

Tax considerations for buyers and sellers of distressed companies under section 363 of the Bankruptcy Code.
Inflation Reduction Act: What $80 billion in IRS funding means for taxpayers

Inflation Reduction Act: What $80 billion in IRS funding means for taxpayers

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 provides significant funding for the IRS over the next 10 years. The IRS is expected to use over half the funds for enforcement. Taxpayers can also expect to see an increase in taxpayer services.
Senate Finance releases Build Back Better text

Senate Finance releases Build Back Better text

Senate Finance Committee Build Back Better language largely leaves House Bill unchanged. SALT language omitted as well as billionaires' tax.
IRS releases guidance on Q4 removal of employee retention credit

IRS releases guidance on Q4 removal of employee retention credit

Employers need to react quickly to the new guidance to pay in amounts as if they were incurred on Dec. 31, 2021.
House passes infrastructure legislation; sends bill to President Biden

House passes infrastructure legislation; sends bill to President Biden

Bipartisan infrastructure bill passes House with bipartisan vote. President Biden expected to sign by end of next week.
President Biden signs American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

President Biden signs American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

$1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan with broad individual relief and new coronavirus-related funding enacted into law.
House Bill limits losses of real estate pro’s and other active losses

House Bill limits losses of real estate pro’s and other active losses

Proposed Excess Business Loss limits could hurt real estate pro’s, others with active losses, including cash losses.
Build Back Better Act – What is in and what is out?

Build Back Better Act – What is in and what is out?

After intense negotiations, some provisions were eliminated while others were rewritten in an effort to appease all Democratic members.
House proposed changes – What should wealthy individuals consider?

House proposed changes – What should wealthy individuals consider?

What are the proposed tax changes affecting individual taxpayers and what should you consider today to limit your exposure to these changes?
House Ways and Means releases reconciliation tax payfors

House Ways and Means releases reconciliation tax payfors

House Ways and Means issues its discussion draft amendment with revenue items to offset $3.5 trillion spending package.
Senator Wyden’s draft proposals target partnership tax rules

Senator Wyden’s draft proposals target partnership tax rules

Senator Wyden’s recent ‘discussion draft’ legislation, if enacted, would drastically alter many of the tax rules that apply to partnerships.
IRS issues employee retention credit gross receipt exclusion procedure

IRS issues employee retention credit gross receipt exclusion procedure

Rev. Proc. 2021-33 allows exclusion of PPP, restaurant revitalization and shuttered venue operator grants from ERTC gross receipts test.
IRS enhances employee retention credit guidance for open questions

IRS enhances employee retention credit guidance for open questions

Notice 2021-49 provides answers on previously uncertain issues and addresses changes implemented in the American Rescue Plan Act.
Paid leave for employees impacted by COVID-19 in 2021

Paid leave for employees impacted by COVID-19 in 2021

Some employers can give paid leave to employees impacted by COVID in 2021 and claim a payroll tax credit per the American Rescue Plan Act.
New IRS guidance on ADS recovery period of residential rental property

New IRS guidance on ADS recovery period of residential rental property

Guidance provides procedures to implement the retroactive 30-year ADS recovery period for residential rental property.