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Setting up a Childcare facility for employees? Claim the $150k credit

In the Tax Tip 2024-58, the IRS gave details about the Employer-Provided Childcare Tax Credit of up to $150k to offset 10% of qualified childcare resource and referral costs and 25% of qualified childcare facility costs. To claim the credit, the employer will have to complete Form 8882 Credit for Employer-Provided Childcare Facilities and Services

By |2024-06-26T19:47:23+00:00July 24th, 2024|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , , |

Hard time to get in contact with the IRS? The IRS only answers around 31% of calls

In the mid year report to Congress (IR-2024-173), National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins revealed the misleading metrics that the IRS uses to report call service. The IRS accounts for a goal of achieving a Level of Service (LoS) of at least 85%, which was exceeded in 2024 (88%). "... The Treasury Department and the

NJ Supreme Court Committee Issues Opinion allowing CPAs and EAs to assist in simple BOI filings

Two days ago, the Committee on the Authorized Practice of Law appointed by the Supreme Court of New Jersey issued an opinion which settles the debate if helping or filing a BOI report by a CPA Certified Public Accountant or EA Enrolled Agent constitutes unauthorized practice of law in NJ. Note that we expect other

By |2024-07-11T17:06:50+00:00July 11th, 2024|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Around 22 months delay to resolve identity theft – Consider the IRS Identity Protection PIN

In the mid year report to Congress, National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins stated that there are significant delays for victims of identify theft, which subsequent delays on their refunds. As reported in the IR-2024-173, the average time to resolve the identify theft when up from 19 months in 2023 to 22 months in April

By |2024-06-26T18:48:13+00:00July 11th, 2024|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

Higher audit rates for partnerships and scrutiny on basis shifting

In the Fact Sheet 2024-21 Basis shifting, the IRS detailed the guidance to avoid abusive basis shifting by related-party partnership members, such as transfers, distributions or liquidations. This is part of a broader targeted effort against partnerships and high income taxpayers. For the basis shifting, the IRS described the abuse as a evasion of taxes

By |2024-06-26T14:01:56+00:00July 2nd, 2024|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

Mid-year Financial review – Tax changes & BOI compliance – Recording available in YouTube

Our colleagues from NJ SBDC have posted the Mid-year Financial review seminar from mid-June 2024 in Youtube. We highly recommended checking the amazing video library of this organization as it has over a hundred and fifty recording on different topics relevant to any business owner. What You'll Learn from this presentation: - Key tax changes

By |2024-06-27T02:39:11+00:00June 27th, 2024|Categories: Business|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

Do not rely on Tiktok tax advice – Check with a reputable professional!

In mid June 2024, Victor Garrido attended an IRS conference "Working Together" where the IRS made presentations on several topics. One of the latest pain points shared by the agency was the elevated number of scams and fraud activities conducted through: phone calls to taxpayers, especially elder citizens that might have dementia, Alzheimer, or other

By |2024-06-25T22:50:47+00:00June 27th, 2024|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 first results of partnership audit procedures

As the IRS is increasing the attention on partnership returns, especially those with higher asset value or more complexity, we should keep into consideration the first results of the partnerships audits subject to Bipartisan Budget Act that are now ending. The Bipartisan Budget Act (BBA) was passed in 2015, but it was effective from 2018.

Educational assistance program – benefits up to $5,250 are not compensation (box 1 – w2)

In the IR-2024-167, the IRS shares the Frequently Asked Questions and general guidance on how the employee's w2 will not reflect any additional compensation for educational assistance programs with benefits of up to $5,250 if there is a section 127 program at your employer. This is an excellent way to have the employer pay for

By |2024-06-18T02:03:07+00:00June 18th, 2024|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Boost your Business in Philadelphia – Receive a $50k forgivable loan

Our friends from PIDC have shared this new program for businesses in Philadelphia and please, if you meet the requirements, start compiling the required document. You can find some of the details below (See links at the bottom): Boost Your Business is a program of the Department of Commerce — in partnership with PIDC, the City’s public-private economic

By |2024-06-13T17:29:53+00:00June 13th, 2024|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |
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