Having “seriously delinquent tax debt” could put your passport at risk (unless an exception applies). This generally means that the assessed tax debt is at least $55,000 in 2022, a lien has been filed and other remedies have been exhausted. If such conditions exist, the U.S. State Dept. can deny, revoke or limit a passport. […]
Read More Tax NewsJust before Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 23, President Biden announced sanctions against two Russian banks and those doing business in the so-called “Donetsk People’s Republic” and “Luhansk People’s Republic” regions of Ukraine. More sanctions are expected now that the invasion is underway. U.S. individuals and companies with overseas business are encouraged to review reporting […]
Read More Ukraine in Tax NewsIf you own your own company and travel for business, you may wonder whether you can deduct the costs of having your spouse accompany you on trips. The rules for deducting a spouse’s travel costs are very restrictive. First of all, to qualify, your spouse must be your employee. This means you can’t deduct the […]
Read More Can you deduct the costs of a spouse on a business trip?Along with seemingly everything else, interest rates for federal tax overpayments and underpayments are going up. The IRS has announced that, starting in 2022’s second quarter (April 1), the new rates are 4% for overpayments and underpayments. For corporations, the rate for overpayments is 3% (1.5% for any amount exceeding $10,000) and 6% for underpayments […]
Read More Tax NewsIf you want to register for an IRS Online Account, you’ll no longer be subjected to the use of biometric data, including facial recognition. According to the IRS, taxpayers now have the option of verifying their identity during live, virtual interviews with IRS agents. With an Online Account, taxpayers can, among other things, access tax […]
Read More Tax NewsThe first page of audited financial statements is the auditor’s report. This is an important part of the financials that shouldn’t be overlooked. It contains the audit opinion, which indicates whether the financial statements are fairly presented in all material respects, compliant with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and free from material misstatement. In general, […]
Read More 4 levels of audit opinionsThe IRS is providing penalty relief for certain pass-through entities required to file Schedules K-2 and K-3 for 2021. Certain domestic partnerships and S corporations won’t be required to file the schedules, which are intended to make it easier for partners and shareholders to find information related to “items of international tax relevance” that they […]
Read More Tax NewsBusiness owners can deduct ordinary and necessary expenses on their tax returns but they must be able to substantiate them. If the IRS disallows them and an owner wants to challenge the tax agency, the taxpayer bears the burden of proving there were errors in the IRS determinations. In one case, a consultant reported gross […]
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Read More 2022 – 02/10 – Businesses, watch out for audit red flagsOn Feb. 18, the U.S. Senate acted to extend government funding through March 11. With that done, members of both the U.S. House and Senate have left Washington until Feb. 28. Upon their return, the Senate Democrats’ agenda includes no immediate tax legislation, according to the office of Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY). The […]
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