Possible PPP Legislation & 1099-B

The Inflation Reduction Act Passed the House and Senate! Ron Cohen Episode 25

Possible PPP Legislation:
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-05-26/hoyer-says-house-and-senate-close-on-ppp-loan-extension

Form W-4P
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw4p.pdf

IRS Notice 2020-3
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/n-20-03.pdf

Real Estate Agents

Real Estate Agents are Same as Brokers for “Real Estate Professional Rule” for Passive Losses

Real Estate Agents are Same as Brokers for “Real Estate Professional Rule” for Passive Losses Taxpayer victory in Tax Court Real estate agents can claim the real estate professional exception to the passive loss limitations. The I.R.S. tried to argue that the taxpayer needs to be a “Broker” not a just an “Agent” to meet…

Tax Burden

10 Tips to Reduce Your Tax Burden

10 Tips to Reduce Your Tax Burden Updated: 1/3/13 With the start of a new year, tax season will soon be upon us. For 2012 returns, the tax filing deadline is April 15, 2013. Now is a good time to look for tax reduction strategies in preparation for filing your tax return. Here are ten…

AMT

Avoiding the AMT Trap

Avoiding the AMT Trap Updated: 10/23/2014 More and more taxpayers are finding a hidden tax on their individual tax returns. The alternative minimum tax (AMT) attempts to ensure that high income individuals who benefit from the tax advantages of certain deductions and exemptions will pay at least a minimum amount of tax. This tax was…

Hidden Costs of Estate Settlement

Hidden Costs of Estate Settlement

Hidden Costs of Estate Settlement As you look for ways to improve the financial outlook for your family, give extra attention to your choice of an executor for your will. Generally, the fee for settling an estate relates to the responsibilities of the job, not to who does the job. That means that anyone you…