Taxes May 17, 2023
Former IRS Staffer Gets Jail Time for Identity Theft, Tax Fraud
Deena Vang Lee, a former IRS employee in Fresno, CA, and private tax preparer, received four years and six months in prison.
Taxes May 16, 2023
Sizing Up a Charitable Deduction for Clothing: When is an Appraisal Required?
Adhere strictly to the substantiation rules for charitable donations. A deduction worth thousands of tax dollars could be at stake.
Taxes May 14, 2023
IRS Publishes Initial Guidance for Domestic Content Tax Credit
Domestic content is generally defined as steel, iron or manufactured products that are manufactured or produced in the United States.
Taxes May 12, 2023
AICPA Supports Extending Tax Mailbox Rule to E-Filed Returns and Payments
This practice – known as the “mailbox rule” – already applies to payments and documents sent to the IRS through traditional mail.
Taxes May 11, 2023
How Homeowners Qualify For the New Energy Efficient Tax Credits
The Inflation Reduction Act includes credits for taxpayers who make qualifying energy improvements to their home.
Taxes May 11, 2023
Ex-IRS Agent, Five Others Charged in COVID Fraud Plot
The five men and one woman were charged on May 10 with conspiracy to commit bank fraud and face up to 30 years in prison.
May 11, 2023
New Jersey CPA Pleads Guilty to $2.5 Million Tax Fraud
Benkoil admitted his conduct resulted in a tax loss to the IRS of nearly $2.5 million and has agreed to pay full restitution.
Taxes May 10, 2023
More Flexibility for Section 529 Plans
A 529 plan account owner can roll over up to $35,000 in unused funds to a Roth IRA without paying any tax, beginning in 2024.
Taxes May 10, 2023
New Jersey Allows Cannabis Businesses to Deduct Expenses on State Taxes
Under the new state law, the business subject to the corporation business tax will be allowed to deduct from income all ordinary expenses associated with managing a licensed cannabis business.
Digital Currency May 9, 2023
Sam Bankman-Fried Wants Criminal Charges Dropped
A filing from the FTX founder’s legal team argues 10 charges in Bankman-Fried’s 13-count indictment should be dismissed.
Taxes May 7, 2023
Cannabusiness Tax Liabilities and How to Navigate Filing
Making sure your COGS are accurate is the best way to ensure your tax liability is accurate as well, and working with a seasoned accounting professional can give you that peace of mind.
Taxes May 7, 2023
New Law Launches Military Spouse Credit for Employers
Now new legislation enacted at the end of last year, called SECURE 2.0, provides a tax benefit to qualified small businesses aiding military families.