CBO issues deficit report

Slight economic shifts could result in higher-than-expected deficits over the next decade, said the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). The CBO recently issued a report that analyzed variables that could affect the economy through 2032, including productivity growth, gross domestic product, labor force growth, and interest and inflation rates. For example, if productivity growth slowed by […]

Employer offer in compromise process changes

For the IRS to accept an employer’s offer in compromise (OIC) to settle its tax debt for less than the amount it owes, the employer must observe all rules, including a new one. Previously, employers were required to make all federal tax deposits (FTDs) for the quarter submitted and subsequent quarters when making their OICs. […]

An Unusual Tax Court Hobby Loss Opinion

An Unusual Tax Court Hobby Loss Opinion – Forbes https://bit.ly/3R5Js8E

Family Health Insurance

The Kaiser Family Foundation estimates that 5.1 million people are affected by what’s called the “family glitch” in health insurance. Normally, employees whose work-based insurance is unaffordable (more than 9.5% of household income) can qualify for premium tax credits (PTCs). However, if the coverage is unaffordable only when the employee adds family members, the individual […]