Posted on November 15, 2023
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Angie Adames
The IRS is delaying various U.S. tax reporting and filing deadlines for businesses and individuals directly impacted by the Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attacks on Israel. Qualifying taxpayers described below now have until Oct. 7, 2024, to file various federal returns, make tax payments and perform other time-sensitive tax-related actions. Individuals whose principal residence or […]
In 2022, lawmakers amended Florida Statute Section 736.0505(3), giving new life to Spousal Limited Access Trusts (SLATs) and the unique estate planning benefits they provide to families within the state. SLATs enable one spouse to create and fund irrevocable trusts during their lifetime for the benefit of a surviving spouse and future generations. The grantor […]
Posted on October 19, 2023
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Joseph Leocata
In this episode Joseph Leocata shares details about the current state of the IRS, trends in tax controversy and what to do if you receive an IRS notice.
Just as business owners must consider the tax implications of their companies’ legal structures before beginning operations, special care should be taken to address these issues on a consistent basis throughout the organization’s lifecycle, especially before filing for bankruptcy. According to the IRS, the majority of US corporations are structured as pass-through entities, including sole […]
Posted on September 28, 2023
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Joseph Leocata
The introduction and subsequent expansion of the employee retention credit (ERC) offered a valuable lifeline to businesses struggling to preserve jobs and pay workers through the pandemic despite interruptions to normal operations or significant declines in gross revenue. However, over time, the IRS has identified a significant number of schemes perpetrated by criminals to con […]
Posted on September 25, 2023
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Joanie Stein
In July 2023, IRS issued guidance granting taxpayers temporary relief from compliance with recently enacted laws concerning required minimum distributions (RMDs) from tax-deferred retirement accounts, including individual retirement accounts (IRAs) and 401(k)s. Beginning Age for RMDs In 2019, the president signed into law the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act (SECURE Act) that, […]
Posted on September 21, 2023
On this episode Director of Tax Services Jonathan Kraes shares issues and opportunities for individuals who purchase private airplanes.
Posted on September 13, 2023
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Steven Rubin
The IRS has extended until Feb. 15, 2024, various tax-filing and tax-payment deadlines for individuals and businesses recently impacted by Hurricane Idalia, which first made landfall on Florida’s west coast on Aug. 27, 2023. The postponed deadline applies automatically to taxpayers with homes or businesses located in the following jurisdictions declared as federal disaster areas: […]
Posted on September 07, 2023
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Joseph Leuchter
In this episode Associate Director of Tax Services Joseph Leuchter explains how repair regulations can create favorable tax situations for business owns, real estate developers and other tax payers.
Posted on September 06, 2023
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Sarah Gaymon
The best remedy for an audit is to be prepared for one before the audit letter arrives. Tax-planning decisions should never be made based on the likelihood of a potential IRS audit; however, you can set yourself up for success if an audit occurs. Following are 10 tips to help you keep your financial life […]
