Author: Van de Ven CPAs + Business Consultants

Ways to manage the limit on the business interest expense deduction

Prior to the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), businesses were able to claim a tax deduction for most business-related interest expense. The TCJA created Section 163(j), which generally limits deductions of business interest, with certain exceptions. If your business has significant interest expense, it’s important to understand the impact of the […]

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FinCEN issues new rule removing requirement that US companies file BOI

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has issued an interim final rule that removes the requirement for U.S. companies to report beneficial ownership information (BOI). This comes after the U.S. Dept. of the Treasury’s announcement that it’ll no longer enforce fines and penalties associated with the BOI reporting rule under the Corporate Transparency Act. Under […]

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Using an ITIN?

Do you file tax returns using an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) instead of a Social Security number (SSN)? If so, be sure it’s up to date before filing. In general, ITINs are used by certain resident and nonresident aliens, their spouses, and dependents who aren’t eligible for SSNs. If your ITIN has expired, the […]

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Tackling risk management with a proactive approach

Risks are unavoidable in today’s volatile, uncertain marketplace. However, proactive owners and executives can manage business risks more effectively with an enterprise risk management (ERM) framework. A structured approach helps organizations anticipate risks, seize opportunities and build resilience. Think holistically, not reactively ERM goes beyond simply identifying risks — it’s a comprehensive, enterprise-wide process. Internal […]

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What’s my filing status?

Determining the correct tax filing status isn’t always straightforward. That’s especially true if the parents of a young child live together and aren’t married. Can both parents claim the more favorable head of household (HOH) status? According to the IRS, the answer is no. Only one parent can claim HOH status for a qualifying child. […]

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