With the midterm elections right around the corner, there is an uptick in the number of election workers on the books for local, state and federal-level elections. Many of these workers are volunteers, but some of them receive payment for their time.If workers earn...
Month: October 2018
How will MA DOR respond to the mandatory repatriation tax?
State tax obligations may change in response to the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). State tax law generally responds to changes in the federal tax code in one of four ways: it will change state tax laws through rolling conformity, annual conformity, fixed...
Pass-through businesses and deductions
If you are a small business owner, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act likely created some tax-related questions for you. You may be wondering, for example, how to determine your business income deductions under Section 199A.What is the qualified business income deduction? The...
Business deductions set to change because of the TCJA
Are you a business owner? Have you grown accustomed to expensing – and deducting – business meals, entertainment, recreation and similar costs? If so, then you should definitely read this post.The IRS recently issued guidance regarding the types of...
IRS finalizes rules regarding charitable contributions
Recently the IRS issued final rules regarding the reporting and record-keeping requirements for deductible non-cash charitable contributions. There are different categories of mandatory documentation required for various amounts of contributions. Regardless of the...
Neglecting FATCA reporting risks noncompliance for banks
Foreign financial institutions (FFIs) without an adequate reporting strategy could risk noncompliance with IRS regulations regarding offshore accounts. Non-domestic accounts subject to the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) must be reported by financial...