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November 1, 2022
Anthony Menichiello
What do the 2023 cost-of-living adjustment ...

Don’t forget to factor 2023 cost-of-living adjustments into your year-end tax planning.

What do the 2023 cost-of-living adjustment numbers mean for you?
August 31, 2022
Anthony Menichiello
IRS offers penalty relief for 2019, 2020 tax ...

The IRS is providing broad-based penalty relief to most taxpayers who filed certain 2019 and/or 2020 tax returns late due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Find out if you might qualify.

IRS offers penalty relief for 2019, 2020 tax years
August 4, 2022
Anthony Menichiello
Businesses: Act now to make the most out of ...

If your business plans to purchase bonus depreciation qualifying property, take action soon to realize a valuable tax break.

Businesses: Act now to make the most out of bonus depreciation
July 19, 2022
Anthony Menichiello
Standard business mileage rate will increase ...

Because of the soaring price of gasoline, the IRS has increased the standard mileage rate for qualified business driving for the second half of 2022 from 58.5 cents per mile to 62.5 cents per mile.

Standard business mileage rate will increase for the second half of 2022
March 30, 2021
Anthony Menichiello
Make the most of the Employee Retention Credit

Is your business taking full advantage of the Employee Retention Credit?

Make the most of the Employee Retention Credit
Anthony Menichiello
October 10, 2019

IRS issues final QBI real estate safe harbor rules

Anthony Menichiello
October 10, 2019
IRS issues final QBI real estate safe harbor rules

A safe harbor for rental real estate to qualify for the qualified business income deduction is now allowed.

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Anthony Menichiello
August 5, 2019

DOL expands retirement plan options for smaller businesses

Anthony Menichiello
August 5, 2019
DOL expands retirement plan options for smaller businesses

The costs involved with funding a retirement plan for employees can greatly burden a small business. The U.S. Dept. of Labor has issued a final rule that can ease the burden.

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Anthony Menichiello
June 5, 2019

IRS updates rules for personal use of employer-provided vehicles

Anthony Menichiello
June 5, 2019
IRS updates rules for personal use of employer-provided vehicles

An attractive fringe benefit for some employees is an employer-provided vehicle that can be used for business and personal use. The IRS recently issued guidance on how to value the personal use of such vehicles to include the amount in an employee’s income.

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Anthony Menichiello
April 13, 2019

TCJA glitches and the extenders: Uncertainty looms over some federal income tax provisions

Anthony Menichiello
April 13, 2019
TCJA glitches and the extenders: Uncertainty looms over some federal income tax provisions

Glitches in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act require fixes! Tax extenders have yet to be extended! Will Congress pass the necessary legislation? Find out what needs fixing and what tax provisions need extending.

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Anthony Menichiello
March 28, 2019

The Department of Labor proposes updated overtime rule

Anthony Menichiello
March 28, 2019
The Department of Labor proposes updated overtime rule

There’s been much upheaval over the overtime exemption rule since the last one went into effect in 2004. The Department of Labor has issued a proposed update to the rule, but it’s unclear if it will be finalized in its current form.

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Anthony Menichiello
January 28, 2019

2019 tax calendar

Anthony Menichiello
January 28, 2019
2019 tax calendar

Reference this tax calendar to learn 2019 deadlines of various tax-related forms and payments.

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Anthony Menichiello
January 23, 2019

IRS waives 2018 underpayment tax penalties for many taxpayers

Anthony Menichiello
January 23, 2019
IRS waives 2018 underpayment tax penalties for many taxpayers

How certain are you that you’ve paid enough in taxes for 2018? The myriad of tax law changes in the TCJA has made it difficult to properly estimate 2018 tax liability. The IRS has just provided penalty relief for the under-withholding of 2018 taxes.

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Anthony Menichiello
January 15, 2019

Federal government shutdown creates tax filing uncertainty

Anthony Menichiello
January 15, 2019
Federal government shutdown creates tax filing uncertainty

The government shutdown has hit it's third week, just as the 2018 tax filing season is beginning to gear up. How will it affect your tax filing preparations?

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Anthony Menichiello
December 13, 2018

IRS issues proposed regs on business interest expense deductions

Anthony Menichiello
December 13, 2018
IRS issues proposed regs on business interest expense deductions

Recently released proposed IRS regulations on business interest expense deductions provide some clarity for affected businesses.

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Anthony Menichiello
November 21, 2018

What do the 2019 cost-of-living adjustments mean for you?

Anthony Menichiello
November 21, 2018
What do the 2019 cost-of-living adjustments mean for you?

Consider these 2019 cost-of-living adjustments as you complete year-end tax planning.

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Anthony Menichiello
October 30, 2018

Act now to cut your 2018 tax bill

Anthony Menichiello
October 30, 2018
Act now to cut your 2018 tax bill

If you’d like to reduce your 2018 tax liability, consider taking these year-end tax planning steps now.

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Anthony Menichiello
October 26, 2018

IRS proposes regulations for Opportunity Zone tax incentives

Anthony Menichiello
October 26, 2018
IRS proposes regulations for Opportunity Zone tax incentives

Tax incentives exist for those who invest in Opportunity Zones, and the IRS has just issued proposed regulations. Learn more about Opportunity Zones, the available tax breaks and the rules for investors here.

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Anthony Menichiello
October 10, 2018

The business meal expense deduction lives on post-TCJA

Anthony Menichiello
October 10, 2018
The business meal expense deduction lives on post-TCJA

IRS guidance clears up confusion over whether business meal expenses remain deductible under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

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Anthony Menichiello
October 9, 2018

IRS issues new TCJA guidance for businesses

Anthony Menichiello
October 9, 2018
IRS issues new TCJA guidance for businesses

IRS guidance provides businesses with greater detail on the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act’s employer credit for paid family and medical leave.

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Anthony Menichiello
October 3, 2018

3 bills form Tax Reform 2.0

Anthony Menichiello
October 3, 2018
3 bills form Tax Reform 2.0

“Tax Reform 2.0” is the name that’s been attached to the latest round of proposed tax law changes. The House Ways and Means Committee just passed three specific tax bills. Learn more about them here.

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Anthony Menichiello
September 4, 2018

IRS regs detail how businesses can “aggregate” for the pass-through income deduction

Anthony Menichiello
September 4, 2018
IRS regs detail how businesses can “aggregate” for the pass-through income deduction

One component of the recently issued IRS regulations that address the TCJA’s new QBI deduction for pass-through entities is that owners can elect to aggregate their businesses for purposes of the deduction. Here’s a closer look at the tax benefits of this strategy.

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Anthony Menichiello
August 20, 2018

IRS issues proposed regulations on the pass-through business income deduction

Anthony Menichiello
August 20, 2018
IRS issues proposed regulations on the pass-through business income deduction

The IRS recently released highly anticipated, complex regulations addressing the new deduction for up to 20% of qualified business income (QBI) from pass-through entities. Here’s an overview of the most important issues that the proposed regs address.

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Anthony Menichiello
August 14, 2018

IRS issues guidance on new bonus depreciation rules

Anthony Menichiello
August 14, 2018
IRS issues guidance on new bonus depreciation rules

Businesses that have put assets into place this year have improved options for claiming bonus depreciation, thanks to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The IRS has issued proposed regulations regarding bonus depreciation. Here’s a review of the proposed regs.

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Anthony Menichiello
July 25, 2018

Is more tax reform on the horizon?

Anthony Menichiello
July 25, 2018
Is more tax reform on the horizon?

While many individuals and businesses are still working to fully understand how the provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act affect them, lawmakers are prepping for Tax Reform 2.0. Here’s a look at what’s been proposed thus far.

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Anthony Menichiello
June 25, 2018

Supreme Court opens door to taxation of online sales

Anthony Menichiello
June 25, 2018
Supreme Court opens door to taxation of online sales

The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in South Dakota v. Wayfair is expected to hurt online retailers and boost brick-and-mortar stores. The high court’s 5-4 ruling opens the door for states to require out-of-state retailers to collect sales tax.

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