April 22, 2021
It’s Time to Leave These Busy Season Practices in the Past (Where They Belong!)
Every seasoned accountant has been there: feeling stretched too thin after an unforgiving busy season and eager to put it in the past.
April 22, 2021
Are You the Right Tax Professional for That New Client?
At the end of the day, building relationships with our clients and helping them succeed is our goal. These are just a few of the ways we like to ensure each client that comes to us is the right fit for their needs and ours.
April 22, 2021
IRS Gives Safe Harbor to SMBs to Claim Deductions for PPP Loans
With the Dec. 27, 2020, enactment of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, businesses now may claim these deductions even though they received PPP loans to cover original eligible expenses. These businesses can use the safe harbor provided by this...
April 20, 2021
Virtual Sessions Announced for TaxCon 2021
The National Association of Tax Professionals (NATP) announced its list of over 25 sessions that will be featured in the association’s second-annual TaxCon virtual education event, taking place Aug. 24-26, 2021. TaxCon includes many aspects attendees enjoy about live events, like one-on-one interaction with instructors, attendees and even exhibitors live throughout the event. All sessions...…
Small Business April 20, 2021
Florida Enacts New Sales Tax Laws Impacting Nexus and Marketplace Facilitators
Out-of-state sellers and marketplace providers will have to start collecting Florida sales and use tax on July 1, 2021. After years of discussion and failed attempts, Florida has enacted an economic nexus and marketplace facilitator law.
April 1, 2021
IRS Has Sent Stimulus Payments to More than 130 Million Americans
This brings the total disbursed so far to more than 130 million payments worth approximately $335 billion.
March 31, 2021
New York State Legalizes Recreational Marijuana
Adults over 21 will also be allowed to grow marijuana at home. It will be a while before legal sales begin or plants are allowed to grow as the newly-created Office of Cannabis Management is formed and finalizes rules and regulations.
March 31, 2021
IRS Says Taxpayers Should Not File Amended Tax Returns Due to Stimulus Law
The IRS is strongly urging taxpayers to not file amended returns related to the new provisions in ARPA or take other unnecessary steps at this time.
March 31, 2021
College Students Warned of IRS Scam
Taxpayers who believe they may have provided identity thieves with this information should consider immediately obtaining an Identity Protection PIN. This is a voluntary opt-in program. An IP PIN is a six-digit number that helps prevent identity ...
March 29, 2021
With Ability to Work Remotely, More New Yorkers Migrating to Sunny South Florida
Spurred by high taxes, out of state newcomers are settling down in South Florida as employers allow — or even encourage — remote work, according to various real estate agents in the tri-county area. Most of the newcomers are heading down from the northeas
March 29, 2021
Tax Deductions: IRA Contributions Can Be Made Until May 17, 2021
Contributions to a traditional IRA are usually tax deductible, and distributions are generally taxable. There is still time to make contributions that count for a 2020 tax return, if they are made by April 17, 2021. Taxpayers can file their return ...
March 29, 2021
IRS Extends More 2021 Tax Deadlines, But Estimated Payments Still Due April 15, 2021
The IRS says individuals also now have until May 17, 2021 to meet certain deadlines that would normally fall on April 15, such as making IRA contributions, but the estimated tax payment deadline is still April 15, 2021.