Taxes
New Clarity on M&E Deductions Give a Little Wiggle Room
On September 29, 2020, the IRS published the long-awaited final regulations on the deductions for meals and entertainment (“M&E”) expenses….
The Biden Tax Plan – How it Affects You
With Joe Biden’s presidency all but official certifications away, a hard look at his tax plan should be done between…
IRS Liens Away From Many Repayment Requirements to Ease Taxpayers’ Burden During COVID-19 Pandemic
On Monday, November 2, the IRS announced a new initiative to help taxpayers who owe taxes to the IRS, but…
Missouri Issues Ruling on Taxability of Purchased and Stored Gift Cards
Even though the sale of gift cards to consumers is not subject to sales tax since those transactions are treated…
Arkansas Ruling Treats Short-Term Car Rental Platform as a Marketplace Facilitator
As the sharing economy continues to expand, businesses that create online platforms to facilitate those transactions may be required to…
North Carolina: Summary of Significant Income and Franchise Tax Legislation During the 2020 Session
The North Carolina legislature enacted a tax reform bill that made several changes to the state’s income tax code to…
California Enacts Small Business Jobs Tax Credit
The state of California enacted a jobs tax credit for small businesses that increase employment in the second half of…
Taxpayers with Foreign Bank Accounts Affected by U.S. Natural Disasters Get FBAR Deadline Extension
If you are a U.S. taxpayer that typically files a Foreign Bank Account Reporting (FBAR) form on FinCEN 114 and…
Are Virtual Currency Airdrops Really Taxable? IRS Clarifies New Tax & Reporting Requirements
The IRS released a memo on August 28, 2020, as part of an ongoing campaign to provide clarity on the…
Are Stock Options Right for Your Startup Company?
Since the early days of Silicon Valley, startup technology companies have relied on stock options to lure new talent. The…