Firm Management November 29, 2022
Fannie Mae and Freddy Mac to Back Mortgages Up to $1 Million
The federal government plans to back mortgages of more than $1 million, catching up with the dramatic rise in U.S. home prices in recent years.
Taxes November 29, 2022
IRS: Don’t Fall for Scams on Giving Tuesday
Be aware of scammers using fake charities to commit fraud on well-intentioned donors.
Taxes November 29, 2022
How to Salvage a Partial Home Sale Exclusion
Under the current rules, a short-term gain on property held for a year or less is taxed at ordinary income rates topping out at 37%.
Taxes November 28, 2022
The Tax Blotter – Nov. 2022
The Tax Blotter is a round-up of recent tax news and rulings.
Taxes November 28, 2022
Home Sale Gain Exclusion When a Taxpayer Remarries
Under Section 121 of the Internal Revenue Code, you may be able to exclude most, if not all, of your gain from tax when you finally sell the home.
Taxes November 23, 2022
100% Bonus Depreciation for Aircraft Purchases About to End
For the last five years, businesses have been able to use bonus depreciation to expense 100 percent of qualified property, including big-ticket purchases like business aircraft.
Taxes November 23, 2022
Tax Court Decides “He Said, She Said” Case
Generally, the IRS has three years from the later of the time your tax return was filed or its due date to review the return and assess tax.
Taxes November 22, 2022
Trump Accountant Testifies on Taxes: Shocked by Christmas Bonuses
Accountant: "I probably would’ve had a heart attack,” Bender said on cross-examination.
November 21, 2022
Reality TV Star Todd Chrisley Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Fraud and Tax Evasion, Wife Gets 7 Years
The Chrisleys were convicted in June of a $30 million loan scheme in which they defrauded community banks by providing false documents
Taxes November 21, 2022
Trump Org CFO Allen Weisselberg Got a Raise After Fraud Discovered
He testified that Trump’s sons gave him a $200,000 bump after they learned the family business was dodging the tax man.
Taxes November 18, 2022
Former Trump Org CFO Testifies He Kept Two Sets of Books
Allen Weisselberg described how he and other executives illegally saved hundreds of thousands of dollars on taxes.
Accounting November 17, 2022
Helping Finance and Employees See Eye-to-Eye on Business Travel Expenses
While 36% of business travelers said it was extremely likely that their industry would see an increase in business travel before the end of 2022, finance managers were less convinced.