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President Signs Omnibus Bill: Secure 2.0 Act of 2022

On December 29, 2022, President Biden signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 into law. It reached the President's desk upon passage in the house by a vote of 225 to 201 on December 23. This followed passage in the Senate on Decmeber 22 by a vote of 68 to 29. The heavily negotiated omnibus legislative [...]

By |2023-01-02T19:24:13+00:00January 2nd, 2023|Tax|Comments Off on President Signs Omnibus Bill: Secure 2.0 Act of 2022

4 Ways the Inflation Reduction Act’s Tax Incentives Will Support an Equitable Clean Energy Economy

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 represents the most significant legislation to combat climate change in our nation's history. It will drive investment and dynamic economic growth, create new opportunities for workers by supporting good-paying jobs, and lower costs for American families as we build a clean energy economy. The Inflation Reduction Act also promotes [...]

By |2022-11-01T14:28:55+00:00November 1st, 2022|Governments, Tax|Comments Off on 4 Ways the Inflation Reduction Act’s Tax Incentives Will Support an Equitable Clean Energy Economy

Ohio Department of Taxation Updates Guidance on Pass-Through Entity Election

On September 23, 2022, the Ohio Department of Taxation published a list of Frequently Asked Questions and a draft tax form for the newly enacted pass-through entity election. The pass-through entity election was enacted into law earlier this year when Governor DeWine signed Senate Bill 246 and is Ohio’s workaround to the federal “SALT cap”, [...]

By |2022-10-07T15:55:16+00:00October 6th, 2022|Tax|Comments Off on Ohio Department of Taxation Updates Guidance on Pass-Through Entity Election

The IRS is Targeting High Income Taxpayers

On April 27, 2022, the Internal Revenue Service updated its processes and procedures found in the Internal Revenue Manual for audits of Global High Wealth (GHW) individuals. Such individuals are defined to include those holding assets or having income in the tens of millions of dollars. The IRS utilizes employees comprising the GHW to conduct [...]

By |2022-09-27T12:36:04+00:00September 27th, 2022|Audit, Tax|Comments Off on The IRS is Targeting High Income Taxpayers

Common Tax Scams and Tips to Help Taxpayers Avoid Them

In recent years, tax schemes and scams have been on the rise. Con artists work year-round which means taxpayers must remain vigilant to avoid being victimized. Here are some tips to help people recognize and avoid some of the most common tax related scams. Email phishing scams The IRS does not initiate contact with taxpayers [...]

By |2022-06-02T13:36:21+00:00December 8th, 2021|Tax|Comments Off on Common Tax Scams and Tips to Help Taxpayers Avoid Them

Can Congress Tax the “Wealth” by Deeming it Income?

Reference to "Can Congress Tax the “Wealth” of Charles and Kathleen Moore by Deeming it Income? A challenge to a 2017 law could shut the door to Elizabeth Warren’s far more ambitious levy." The impetus for this commentary is a Rivkin & Grossman opinion piece that appeared in the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) on [...]

By |2022-06-02T13:36:27+00:00October 4th, 2021|Tax|Comments Off on Can Congress Tax the “Wealth” by Deeming it Income?

PPP2 Loan Forgiveness Portal

After the confusion of the first Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness process, there is hope! The Small Business Administration (SBA) announced a new portal for borrowers of $150,000 or less in the second round of PPP loans which allows borrowers to apply directly to the SBA for forgiveness. Lenders must opt-in for borrowers [...]

By |2022-06-02T13:36:27+00:00August 5th, 2021|Accounting, Financial, Governments, Tax|Comments Off on PPP2 Loan Forgiveness Portal

Indiana Surplus Refund

Hoosiers will see a total refund worth $545.3M when they file their 2021 state tax returns next year. Per Indiana state law, if Indiana’s reserves are 12.5% of general fund appropriations or higher (excluding K-12 education reserves), Hoosiers get the surplus back in the form of a tax credit. This year’s reserves are an [...]

By |2022-06-02T13:36:28+00:00July 26th, 2021|Governments, Tax|Comments Off on Indiana Surplus Refund

Clean Energy for America Act (CEAA) – Tax Reform

The Joint Committee on Taxation released on June 17, 2021, its Technical Explanation of the Clean Energy for America Act (CEAA) which passed the Senate Committee of Finance on May 26, 2021. Here are the highlights if the underlying legislation become law as proposed: Oil & Gas Effective for taxable years beginning after the [...]

By |2022-06-02T13:36:32+00:00June 21st, 2021|Tax|Comments Off on Clean Energy for America Act (CEAA) – Tax Reform

Advanced Child Tax Credit Payments to Begin July 15, 2021

The American Rescue Plan (“ARPA”) raised the maximum child tax credit in 2021 to $3,600 for each qualifying child under the age of 6 and $3,000 for each qualifying child between the ages of 6 and 17. Previously, the child tax credit was $2,000 for each qualifying child and 17-year-olds were not considered “qualifying children” [...]

By |2022-06-02T13:36:36+00:00June 15th, 2021|Tax|Comments Off on Advanced Child Tax Credit Payments to Begin July 15, 2021
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