Category: Business Practices
Permanently idled property cannot be depreciated
The IRS recognizes a distinction between temporarily-idled property and permanently retired property, and the point when you stop depreciating the asset lies within the distinction. You always stop depreciating property when you have fully recovered your cost or other basis. You...
Reporting delay for thresholds for third party payment platforms
The Internal Revenue Service today announced a delay in reporting thresholds for third-party settlement organizations set to take effect for the upcoming tax filing season. As a result of this delay, third-party settlement organizations will not be required to report...
IRS tax rules for self-rental properties
When a taxpayer owns and materially participates* in an operating business AND also owns the accompanying real estate rented to that operating company, that is defined as a “Self-Rental” per IRC, Sec. §469. There are complex regulations around reporting income and losses...
Ten questions every business owner should ask before hiring a CPA firm
Ten questions every business owner should ask before hiring a new CPA firm: How long has the firm been in business? Demonstrated longevity and stability are important factors to consider. What is the experience of the staff members who will...
Investigatory and acquisition costs when starting or buying a new business may be deductible
Many business owners know their business-related expenses may be deductible, but there are different tax rules for business start-up or acquisition costs. Investigatory costs, start-up costs, organization costs, capitalized costs and expansion costs are treated by the IRS as follows:...
IRS offers penalty relief to ERTC claimants
The IRS recently reminded employers of penalty relief related to claims for the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC). The situation may arise when additional income tax is owed because the deduction for qualified wages is reduced by the amount of a...
Employer-provided tuition assistance programs must meet requirements
An employer-provider educational assistance program is a separate written plan that provides educational assistance only to employees*. For Employers: The program qualifies only if all of the following tests are met: The program doesn't favor highly-compensated employees**. To determine whether...
SR Client Question: Is a salary advance taxable?
Some employers offer employees the option of requesting a salary advance ahead of the standard payment date; for instance, the paycheck would be issued on the first of the month, as opposed to the standard payday of the 15th of...
Employee Retention Tax Credits still available for some businesses
Your business may be eligible for an employee retention tax credit, though the program expired in September. There’s still time to file a claim for up to $28,000 per employee, even if you received a PPP loan. Certain startups and...
New round of grants available to Michigan businesses hurt by pandemic
The Michigan Department of Treasury is administering a $409 million business grant relief program designed to help certain Michigan businesses that have experienced a financial hardship due to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Under the Afflicted Business Relief Grant Program,...