Business tax

TOPICS / TAX

August 1, 2023

Like-kind exchange of agricultural property runs into a problem

Taxpayers were not entitled to defer the gain from a likekind exchange because the property relinquished in the exchange was depreciated Sec. 1245 property.

July 27, 2023

AICPA advocates for delay in BOI reporting requirements

Too many businesses are unaware of the beneficial ownership information reporting requirements, which will be a burden for small businesses, the AICPA told Congress.

May 16, 2023

AICPA joins coalition to increase awareness of new BOI requirement

Under the requirement, most companies created in or registered to do business in the United States must report their beneficial ownership information (BOI) to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network.

January 25, 2023

New online portal available for businesses to file Forms 1099

Although available to businesses of any size, the IRS expects the new Information Returns Intake System to be especially useful to small businesses that now file paper Forms 1099.

January 1, 2023

The research credit: Payroll tax offset

Qualified small businesses without a federal income tax liability can offset their payroll tax and see near-term tax savings.

January 1, 2023

The rise of the cash balance pension plan

Become familiar with this hybrid type of pension plan and its advantages for the right businesses.

September 1, 2022

Handling sales tax nexus audits

Be wary when a state sends a nexus questionnaire.

December 6, 2021

Early sunset of the employee retention credit gets penalty relief

The IRS describes how employers may avoid failure-to-pay and failure-to-deposit penalties for ERC claimed or anticipated in the fourth quarter but eliminated by the Infrastructure Act.

November 11, 2021

Infrastructure analysis: The ERC’s end, and what’s next

An AICPA vice president analyzes the recently passed Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and previews what’s to come regarding budget reconciliation and key tax provisions.

November 10, 2021

IRS issues inflation adjustments for 2022 returns

The IRS issued updated income tax brackets and other inflation-adjusted amounts under 62 Code sections, including a new standard deduction amount.

November 9, 2021

Employee retention credit: Opportunities remain

The employee retention credit was created in March 2020, but changing requirements have caused some confusion over eligibility. It’s important for businesses and their tax preparers to know who can take the credit and how much relief they can receive.

November 1, 2021