Posts Tagged ‘TCJA’

Emerging Tax Alert- Businesses: Act now to make the most out of bonus depreciation

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) significantly boosted the potential value of bonus depreciation for taxpayers — but only for a limited duration. The amount of first-year depreciation available as a so-called bonus will

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Accounting & Audit Alert- Deciding between cash and accrual accounting methods

Small businesses may start off using the cash-basis method of accounting. But many eventually convert to accrual-basis reporting to conform with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Which method is right for you? Cash method

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Tax Alert- You can only claim a casualty loss tax deduction in certain situations

In recent weeks, some Americans have been victimized by hurricanes, severe storms, flooding, wildfires and other disasters. No matter where you live, unexpected disasters may cause damage to your home or personal property. Before the

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Tax Guide- The ins and outs of the easing of loss limitation rules

To provide businesses and their owners with some relief from the financial effects of the COVID-19 crisis, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act eases the rules for claiming certain tax losses. Here’s

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Tax Guide- Relaxed limit on business interest deductions

In previous posts, we have mentioned the implications that the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act have on business interest deductions, along with the impact the CARES Act has on them. In the following post, we

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Emerging Tax Alert- What do the 2021 cost-of-living adjustment numbers mean for you?

The IRS has announced its 2021 cost-of-living adjustments to tax amounts that might affect you. Many increased to account for inflation, but some remained at 2020 levels. As you implement 2020 year-end tax planning strategies,

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Emerging Tax Alert- Year-end tax planning strategies must take business turbulence into account

Election years often lead to uncertainty for businesses, but 2020 surely takes the cake when it comes to unpredictability. Amid the chaos of the COVID-19 pandemic, the resulting economic downturn and civil unrest, businesses are

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Emerging Tax Alert- The IRS provides guidance on meal and entertainment deductions

The IRS has released proposed regulations addressing the deductibility of meal and entertainment expenses in tax years beginning after December 31, 2017. Among other things, the proposed regulations clear up lingering confusion regarding whether meals

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Emerging Tax Alert- IRS updates rules for mileage-related deductions

The IRS has issued new guidance updating the rules for using optional standard mileage rates when calculating “above-the-line” deductions for the costs of operating an automobile for certain purposes. IRS Revenue Procedure 2019-46 also lays

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5 ways to trim 2019 taxes

Additional Resources for year-end tax planning: Factor 2020 cost-of-living adjustments into your year-end tax planning Business year-end tax planning in a TCJA world It’s not too late to trim your 2019 tax bill Selling securities

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