How do you pay your nonprofit’s workers? This is just one question you must ask to properly classify staffers as employees or independent contractors. We look at several factors the IRS considers.
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After paying into Social Security for all your working years, you may be surprised to learn that the benefits may be taxed in retirement. Here are the rules.
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If you hold an interest in a business, or may do so in the future, be aware that the CARES Act has made changes to excess business losses.
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Tax liabilities don’t go away if left unaddressed. Here’s a look at what happens in the event you (or someone you know) can’t pay taxes on time.
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At Jones and Kolb, we are diligently following the PPP forgiveness process. The following is a recent blog posted by the AICPA explaining why borrowers shouldn't rush their PPP loan forgiveness applications. Please call us with any questions.
Government or foundation grants can help your nonprofit expand its reach and improve its effectiveness. But they also may hamstring your organization in several unexpected ways.
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Do you have a nanny, housekeeper or other household worker? If you pay him or her cash wages of $2,200 in 2020, you must withhold and pay Social Security and Medicare taxes. Learn about this and other tax obligations for household workers.
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Businesses that received PPP loans should be aware of the tax consequences. Here’s a look at the issue.
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Employer-provided group term life insurance can be a nice employee benefit. But depending on the amount of coverage, it may cause an unwanted tax result. Here’s why.
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The IRS has been actively releasing various relief efforts in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Qualified opportunity funds (QOFs) and qualified opportunity zone businesses (QOZBs) were also granted relief for certain compliance deadlines.
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If you’ve inherited assets or you’re planning your estate, it’s crucial to understand the fair market value basis rules (also known as the “step-up and step-down” rules). That way, you won’t pay more tax than you’re legally required to.
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For hundreds of years, businesses have engaged in bartering. It’s popular during times of economic downturns, which many businesses are suffering now due to COVID-19. But if you trade goods or services, be aware of the tax consequences.
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A tax form that used to be filed back in the 1980s is coming back for 2020. Here’s what businesses need to know.
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The “Trust Fund Recovery Penalty” is among the more dangerous tax penalties facing business owners and managers with employees. Here’s why.
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Members of Generation Z are digital natives who may be more politically motivated and charitably inclined that previous generations. How can your nonprofit engage this diverse group?
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Millions of people have already received their Economic Impact Payments, which are being sent by the government to help mitigate the effects of COVID-19. In some cases, the payments should be returned.
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The CARES Act, which passed in 2020, includes some retroactive tax relief for businesses. Some provisions may be beneficial on a tax return that hasn’t been filed yet (or you may be able to take advantage of them on an amended return if you already filed).
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If you need money due to COVID-19, you may be able to take a tax-free “coronavirus-related distribution” from a retirement plan. The IRS has released guidance explaining who qualifies for one of these distributions.
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Does your nonprofit want to get involved in the 2020 election? Be careful: The activities you’re contemplating might be prohibited. Here’s the rundown on what you can and can’t do.
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Despite a slowdown in real estate sales this spring, many people are still selling their principal residences You may be able to exclude up to $250,000 ($500,000 for married joint filers) of gain. Here are the tax rules for home sales.
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