The IRS is Getting a Funding Increase, Episode 21 with Ron Cohen
The IRS is Getting a Funding Increase, Ron Cohen Episode 21
In This episode we cover The New Retirement Bill, the Higher IRS Budget Proposal, the attempt to take away the “John Edwards” rule for S Corporations and other entities, Truckers and AB5.
Show Notes:
More on the Earn Act: https://www.irafinancialgroup.com/learn-more/self-directed-ira/ira-rules-regulations/earn-act-passed-through-senate/
More on IRS Funding Increases: https://dhub.blob.core.windows.net/dhub/Newsletters/Tax/2022/TNV/220624_2.html?elqTrackId=db437f746baf4557aec2592dabe4b403&elq=6962b91dc8e4455c834dd7b2d308df63&elqaid=97452&elqat=1&elqCampaignId=17896
More on Proposed Increase in owner taxes from pass-through businesses:
https://www.finseca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Net-Investment-Income-Tax-Expanded-for-Pass-Through-Businesses.pdf
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Ron Cohen,
CPA, Partner at Greenstein, Rogoff, Olsen & Co., LLP CPAs & Advisors
Email: rcohen@groco.com
510.797.8661
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