CBO releases budget review

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has released its budget review for the first 10 months of fiscal year 2023. The federal budget deficit was $1.6 trillion, “more than twice the shortfall” for the same period in 2022. This is the result of a 10% drop in revenues, possibly due to smaller capital gains taxes. An […]

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IRS warns on ESOPs

The IRS is warning businesses to watch out for Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) compliance issues. ESOPs are complex arrangements that enable employees to purchase company stock. But they can also be abused, and some high-income individuals have been known to use them to hide earnings and evade taxes. The IRS says it has discovered […]

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The IRS warns businesses about ERTC scams

The airwaves and internet are inundated these days with advertisements claiming that businesses are missing out on the lucrative Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC). While some employers do indeed remain eligible if they meet certain criteria, the IRS continues to caution businesses about third-party scams related to the credit. While there’s nothing wrong with claiming credits […]

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Energy Tax Credits for your home

If you’ve been noticing your neighbors making energy related home improvements lately, such as installing solar panels on the roof, it may be thanks to the expanded home energy tax credits provided by the Inflation Reduction Act. You can claim either the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit or the Residential Clean Energy Credit for the […]

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