Secure Act Tax Changes
In December 2019, new retroactive tax changes were signed into law. This new act, named the Secure Act, affect 2018 tax returns. You may need to amend your 2018 tax return to receive a tax refund due to these tax … Continued
New Required Minimum Distribution Rules for Retirees
New rules have been established for Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs). Late in 2018, President Trump signed the Secure Act which changes the age for taking RMDs from 70 1/2 to age 72. This only applies to people under age 70 … Continued
Real Estate Investor?
If you are a real estate investor, owning many units or just one, there is an important tax law change that affects you. Beginning in 2018, in order to qualify for the Qualified Business Income (QBI) Deduction, you must follow … Continued
Will the IRS turn your contractors into employees?
One of the big red flags with the IRS these days happens when you have independent contractors or subcontractors. If you do not properly prepare Form 1099s for them, the IRS may deny the deduction for amounts you pay them. … Continued
S-Corp Reasonable Compensation is a hot topic
In 2020, the IRS will be looking more closely at S-Corporation’s owner compensation to determine whether the S-Corp owner is being paid a “reasonable” compensation. The IRS is looking not only whether the S-Corp is being paid reasonable compensation for … Continued