Written by: Jonathan Hitter, CPA, MST, CGMA From Super Bowl commercials to teenage NFT millionaires — and even Elon Musk’s support of the dog meme-inspired currency Dogecoin — cryptoassets have been making a play for mainstream acceptance. By the end…
Where Is the IRS in Working Through the Backlog?
Written by: Jonathan Hitter, CPA, MST, CGMA You may be wondering about your tax return or refund status and worry the IRS’ backlog will impact you. You’re not alone. The IRS reports it had received 91.26 million 2021 tax year…
Massachusetts Millionaires Tax: Planning for High-Income Taxpayers
Written by: Jonathan Yorks, CPA When Massachusetts voters head to the polls this November, one hot button issue on ballots will be the so-called “Massachusetts Millionaire Tax.” This surtax on high-earning taxpayers in the state faces criticism from business leaders…
IRS Offers New Details to Prepare Schedules K-2, K-3
The IRS has provided an additional exception for qualified domestic partnerships and S corporations to file their schedules K-2 and K-3 for tax year 2021 to further ease the transition to these new schedules. The new schedules standardize international tax…
3 Ways to Protect Your Business from Fraud and Scams
Business owners spend a lot of time and effort ensuring their operations run smoothly, from delivering quality goods and services to providing accurate financial statements and tax returns. Yet one scammer going after your company can bring it all down,…
Don’t forget about the Work Opportunity Tax Credit
Note: Congress is considering proposals that could expand the Work Opportunity Tax Credit for certain qualified groups. We will monitor this development and communicate updates as necessary. As a business, tax planning can help create increased cash flow that allows…
Build Back Better May Be Stuck, but How Could It Impact Business Owners?
Build Back Better is one of two pieces of legislation that form the centerpiece of President Biden’s domestic agenda. The first piece — the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act — was signed into law in November 2021. Build Back Better (BBB) focuses…
2022 mileage rates for business reimbursements
The IRS recently released the 2022 mileage rates for businesses to use as guidance when reimbursing workers for applicable miles driven within the year. The rates tend to increase every year to account for rising fuel and vehicle and maintenance…
Employer tax benefits of student loan repayment programs
The sheer amount of student loan debt individuals are graduating from higher education with has been increasingly covered in the news. While the government has been working to forgive student loan debt for certain people, there is something employers can…
Do You Have a Nanny or Household Employee? Make Sure You’re Up-to-Date on Tax Requirements
The COVID-19 pandemic caused many families to rethink their child care situation. Nannies became a popular choice for many, as they decreased the risk of sending children to child care centers and provided the benefit of helping those same children…