Taxes April 21, 2026
Enjoy Summer Tax Breaks for RVs and Boats
You may be eligible for mortgage interest deductions if you itemize on your 2026 return.
Special Section: Guide to 2025 Tax Changes November 10, 2025
New Tax Law Gives Employers More Leeway on 1099s – OBBBA Tax Law Changes
It must seem like the annual threshold of $600 has been in place forever to long-time payroll managers and CPAs. In fact, it hasn’t budged an inch since 1954!
Taxes November 10, 2025
Treasury Secretary Says Trump’s Proposed $2,000 ‘Dividend’ May Come Via Tax Cuts
Scott Bessent said President Donald Trump’s suggestion that Americans may receive a tariff “dividend” of at least $2,000 could come via the tax cuts passed in his signature economic policy bill earlier this year.
Taxes November 6, 2025
IRS Grants Penalty Relief for Reporting Tips and Overtime Under OBBBA
The Treasury Department and the IRS issued guidance on Nov. 5 providing penalty relief to employers and other payors for tax year 2025 on the new information reporting rules for cash tips and qualified overtime compensation in the tax-and-spending law.
Taxes November 5, 2025
Illinois Bill ‘Decouples’ State and Federal Taxes to Reduce Deficit Now
Illinois lawmakers are sending a bill to Gov. JB Pritzker that makes a pair of changes to Illinois’ tax code in response to new federal tax provisions that could reduce state revenue.
Taxes October 24, 2025
IRS Answers Questions About ERC Compliance Under Trump’s Tax Law
The IRS issued frequently asked questions on Oct. 22 about how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act affects the Employee Retention Credit, along with answers to seven other queries about the pandemic-era tax credit.
Taxes October 23, 2025
IRS Issues New FAQs on $20,000 Form 1099-K Threshold Under OBBBA
The Republican tax-and-spending law reverts the threshold for online sales reporting to $20,000 and 200 transactions per year, as it was before 2021. The provision is applied retroactively to the 2022 tax year.
OBBBA Tax Act October 23, 2025
The QBI Tax Deduction for Small Businesses Lives On – OBBBA Tax Law Changes
This is one of the most confusing provisions in the tax code and clients are likely to have plenty of questions. Keep them up to date on the latest developments and offer your services, when needed.
Special Section: Guide to 2025 Tax Changes October 22, 2025
New Tax Law Revives Favorable R&E Deductions – OBBBA Tax Law Changes
The OBBBA restores this tax break for businesses, retroactive to the beginning of 2025. It also adds certain enhancements and transitional rules that may benefit clients.
Taxes October 21, 2025
IRS Provides Relief to Lenders for 2025 on Car Loan Interest Reporting Under OBBBA
The IRS issued transitional guidance on Oct. 21 that provides penalty relief to certain lenders on the new information reporting requirements for car loan interest received in 2025 under the new Trump tax law.
Taxes October 21, 2025
AICPA Seeks Safe Harbor for Reporting Tips and Overtime
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act created Internal Revenue Code sections 224 and 225, which temporarily allow a deduction for taxpayers for qualified tips and qualified overtime compensation.
Taxes October 8, 2025
IRS Offers Penalty Relief for Cross-Border Remittance Transfer Tax Rules
Notice 2025-55 provides relief in connection with the new 1% excise tax imposed on certain remittance transfers under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
OBBBA Tax Act October 8, 2025
New 2025 Tax Law Tweaks Family and Medical Leave Credit – OBBBA Tax Law Changes
Employers should consider all the ramifications of the new law changes. They may assess adjustments to its fringe benefits package and the alternative method for claiming the family and medical leave credit.