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The fate of the Build Back Better Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill remains uncertain as Congress continues ...
Have you bought or sold business assets in an M&A deal in 2021 or are in the process of a transaction? If so, you...
Claiming depreciation deductions for a passenger automobile can involve complex calculations. Here are the basic rule...
Have you been affected by one of the many natural disasters that have occurred this year? Tax relief may be available...
If your business is victimized by theft, embezzlement or internal fraud, you may be able to claim a tax deduction for...
Divorce may have tax implications for the spouses involved, especially if one or both of them owns a business. Here a...
If your corporation defaults on a loan that you guarantee, you don’t want to be blindsided by the tax implicati...
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If you spend money personally on behalf of your closely held corporation, you want to make sure either you or the bus...
Business applications have increased over the past year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. If you’re launchi...
The IRS will impose the “Trust Fund Recovery Penalty” on certain business owners and managers personally ...
Owners of “pass-through” businesses can claim a valuable tax deduction that was created by a 2017 law. He...
If your business hasn’t already claimed the Employee Retention Tax Credit, you should check out if you’re...
If you have children age 17 or under, it’s critical to understand the recent changes made to the child tax cred...
As part of the American Rescue Plan Act enacted in March, significant changes were made to the child tax credit that ...
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Are you a business owner with teenage or college-age children who constantly need cash? You may want to hire them to ...
Businesses that provide Health Savings Accounts to employees know they have a variety of benefits. Here are a few of ...
Employee or independent contractor? That’s the question businesses ask when they bring on certain workers. Here...
If you’re trying to keep straight all of the tax proposals the Biden administration has recently announced, her...
President Biden’s proposals for individual taxpayers were outlined in an April 28 address to Congress and in an...
There’s a great deal of interest in alternative energy technologies today. If your business invests in certain ...
Thinking about hiring your teenager to work in your business? There can be significant tax benefits.
Eligible businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic now have until May 31 to apply for a PPP loan. Here’s the...
The IRS has announced that the federal income tax filing deadline for individuals for the 2020 tax year is extended f...
Business owners may be able to save tax with home office deductions. If you’re working from home (like lots of ...
Buying or selling a business may be the largest transaction you’ll ever make. Pay attention to taxes. After a d...
How much do your employees have to earn in 2021 before they can stop paying Social Security tax? How much can they co...
The price of gas is down from a year ago. How does this affect the amount your business can deduct for business drivi...
A filing requirement is coming up if your business pays independent contractors or makes other payments.
Businesses that have been hit hard by the COVID-19 may be able to obtain help with PPP loans. Here are the basic rule...
The Employee Retention Tax Credit rewards employers that can afford to keep workers on the payroll during the COVID-1...
This year, many businesses were affected by the pandemic. Here are some things we have learned.
Before Dec. 31, your business should buy any needed business assets and place them in service. That way, you can take...
Do you operate your business as an S-Corp? Be aware that several elections are available to you and your shareholders...
Employees pay Social Security tax on their wages up to the current tax year’s “wage base.” The SSA ...
We asked our tax professionals for a few suggestions on how to get organized and prepare for 2021. Here they are...
The passive activity loss rules can be complex and trip up some taxpayers. Here are the rules.
The more you know about IRS audits, the better you can fare when that letter arrives in the mail.
The tax rules for treating computer software costs can be complex. Here’s a basic explanation.
Your business likely has a website. How do you treat the costs involved in developing your site for tax purposes? Her...
With fall's arrival, it’s time for businesses to start thinking about fourth quarter tax deadlines.
Even if your private foundation has good intentions, it may not be enough. You need a conflict-of-interest policy to ...
The IRS has issued guidance to implement the deferral of the employee share of SS tax, but employers still have quest...
Depreciating assets involves a complex area of tax law; here’s a rundown:
If your business received a PPP Loan, you should be aware of the potential tax implications.
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In some cases, partners may be taxed on more partnership income than was distributed to them from their partnerships....
Bartering is popular during times of economic downturns, which many businesses are suffering now due to COVID-19...
A tax form that used to be filed back in the 1980's is coming back for 2020. Here’s what businesses need to kno...
The “Trust Fund Recovery Penalty” is among the more dangerous tax penalties facing business owners and ma...
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Global economic disruption uniquely affects each business.
CARES Act - Funding and Employment Retention Provisions
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A brief summary of each state's economic nexus thresholds
The new Qualified Business Income Deduction is one of the more complex proposed changes in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act,...
Many REITs are eligible to implement a tax strategy known as cost segregation. Unfortunately, misinformation has left...
The deductibility of certain expenses is obvious, while in other cases it’s unclear. And the TCJA affects many ...
Which parts of the recent tax reform have the greatest impact on not-for-profit organizations?
While it remains the case that the lower corporate tax rates for C corporations increase cash flows and therefore pot...
Part 2 of 3: A summary of the most widely applicable points of the tax reform passed in December 2017.
A summary of the most widely applicable points of the tax reform passed in December 2017.
Part 3 of 3: A summary of the most widely applicable points of the tax reform passed in December 2017.
Part 1 of 3: A summary of the most widely applicable points of the tax reform passed in December 2017.
The Impact of New Tax Law on Valuations
WEC is pleased to announce the promotion of Robert O. Burke from Senior Accountant to Supervisor.
If a tax-exempt organization engages in a business that is unrelated to its primary purpose, the general rule is that...
BEWARE - Taxpayers are receiving telephone calls from people claiming to be from the IRS, but they are not. These con...
One of the main differences between the world of real life transactions and the fair market value world is the way th...
Few, if any, of us enjoy dealing with the IRS. Often polled as America’s most hated federal agency, the agency&...
A Brief Overview of Frequently Asked Questions
Even though an organization is recognized as tax-exempt, it still may be liable for tax on its unrelated business tax...
Many tax-exempt organizations publish magazines or other periodicals that contain editorial material related to the o...
Many tax-exempt organizations allow for-profit entities to use the organization's name or logo to market goods and se...
WEC is pleased to announce the promotion of Robert O. Burke from Tax Staff Accountant to Tax Senior.
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Every taxpayer wants to reduce his/her tax liability, and if you are involved in qualified research activities, the R...
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The Supreme Court upheld President Obama's signature health care reform in a 5-4 decision on June 28, 2012. Beg...
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A cost segregation study can help you maximize tax savings and increase cash fl ows onyour future, current...
We all know how important it is to understand how tax laws affect the day to day operations of a construction busines...
Construction companies face an imposingly complex choice when it comes to their accounting methods. Because no two pr...