Category Archives for AVOIDING TAX PROBLEMS

Small Businesses that Received PPP Aid May Face Tax Problems

  • December 1, 2020

A recent IRS ruling tying up a loose end in the 2020 economic-relief law could require many small businesses to pay taxes on government PPP aid meant to help through the pandemic.On Nov. 18, the agency

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Does Giving an Employee a Gift Card or Other Small Gift Cause a Tax Issue?

  • December 1, 2020

Are employer gift cards taxable? Yes. In the past, employers could give employees cash or a cash equivalent gift such as a gift certificate for amounts less than $25 without any tax concern. These were

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Is Tax Evasion Always a Felony?

  • November 2, 2020

A very common question that comes up in our tax legal defense work involves the term "tax evasion" and whether it is always considered a felony criminal offense.The short answer is, yes, tax evasion is

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Top 10 Year-End Tax Planning Tips

  • November 2, 2020

Between the political environment and the COVID-19 pandemic and its attendant stimulus packages, this year has seen more than its share of uncertainty around tax – which makes year-end tax planning all

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CARES Act Lets You Withdraw Up To $100K From Retirement Plans

  • July 31, 2020

The Internal Revenue Service recently posted a reminder that the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act can help eligible taxpayers in need by providing favorable tax treatment for

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Can Bankruptcy Solve Tax Problems?

  • July 30, 2020

Bankruptcy may be a popular remedy for towering balances on credit cards, getting houses out of foreclosure, and eliminating enormous medical bills. But bankruptcy can be used for more than that; it can

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Avoiding Tax Debt with PPP Loans

  • July 28, 2020

The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans are a popular option for businesses struggling due to COVID-19, but understanding the tax obligations associated with them can be confusing and challenging,

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Planning for Tax Changes for the 2020 Tax Year

  • June 26, 2020

We Americans will have a long menu of tax changes for the 2020 tax year...and it's never too early to start thinking about managing next year's return. And there's a lot of good news.Just a few months

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Coronavirus Tax Breaks Businesses can Take Advantage of Now

  • June 25, 2020

The IRS recently rolled out three new coronavirus tax breaks for businesses aimed at helping them through the coronavirus pandemic. As businesses and individuals across the country have been hit hard

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If You Owe, You Can Delay Paying Taxes, But You Still Must File on Time!

  • March 18, 2020

Many are asking if they still have to file on time if I owe taxes, in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak. As a response, the Trump administration just announced $300 billion in tax deferrals as part of

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