South Carolina Tax Rate Cuts and Rebate in New SC Budget
South Carolina’s new $13.8 billion budget for the 2022-23 fiscal year includes a significant rate reduction and tax rebate checks for residents.
Neighborhood Assistance Program FAQs
Individuals, businesses, and other entities can claim valuable tax credits through Virginia’s Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) to lower their state tax liability and make an impact on their local community. For organizations, the application window closes on July 1.
Changes to ERC Deductions for North Carolina Employers and Expansion of NC Business Recovery Grant Program for Phase Two Applications
North Carolina’s legislature recently changed state tax laws governing employers’ ability to deduct the employee retention credit from state taxable wages and significantly expanded eligibility for a business grant program with an application deadline of June 1, 2022.
High Inflation with Inventory? Consider a LIFO Election for the 2022 or even the 2021 Tax Year if You Received an Extension
When inflation is high, certain companies could use it as an opportunity to save on taxes. Electing LIFO for the 2021 tax year might be a smart move, but time is running out. It’s also not too early to begin evaluating LIFO calculations for 2022.
4 Solutions That Could Help the IRS Better Serve Taxpayers
It’s been more than 100 years since the first Form 1040 was introduced. Fast forward to 2022 and this tax season is on track to be the worst ever. So, why is the agency so far off its game and what are the potential solutions?
S-Corporation Shareholders May Need to File Form 7203 with 2021 Taxes
For the first year, some S-corporation shareholders will be required to include Form 7203 with their individual or trust tax returns. With shareholder basis continuing to be a major IRS audit focus, shareholders need to make sure they are consistently tracking their basis on Form 7203 with all the required annual adjustments.
Did You Miss Out on the Employee Retention Tax Credits?
Many employers do not realize they could benefit from the ERC. As businesses close their books and records for 2021 and begin to work on tax compliance, it is a good opportunity to revisit the ERC to clear up any confusion that may exist.
Updated IRS Guidance on Meals and Entertainment Expense Deduction
In 2021 and 2022, a temporary change to the tax code allows companies to deduct 100 percent of most business meal and entertainment expenses. Guidance on per diem deductibility has also been clarified.
North Carolina Budget Allows PPP Deductions, Reduces Tax Rates, Establishes SALT Workaround
The long-awaited 2021-2023 biennial North Carolina budget was passed by the General Assembly and signed by Governor Roy Cooper on November 18, 2021. Media outlets have focused on high-profile provisions, such as raises for teachers and other state employees. Other provisions - including historic tax cuts - immediately impact all North Carolina taxpayers.
Infrastructure Bill Passes, Build Back Better Act Vote on the Horizon
On November 5, 2021, Congress passed a $550 billion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. This bill is separate from the Build Back Better Act, which includes the highly discussed and more significant tax proposal changes. Read on for a summary of tax changes passed by the infrastructure bill and proposed changes from the Build Back Better Act.