https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-issues-guidance-on-tax-cuts-and-jobs-act-changes-on-business-expense-deductions-for-meals-entertainment IR-2018-195, Oct. 3, 2018 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service issued guidance today on the business expense deduction for meals and entertainment following law changes in the Tax Cuts […]
For many business taxpayers, time is running out to elect out of new 100-percent depreciation deduction for 2017
IR-2018-196, Oct. 4, 2018 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today reminds business taxpayers who placed qualifying property in service during 2017 but choose not to claim the new 100-percent […]
Oct. 15 tax-filing extension deadline approaches for millions of taxpayers
IR-2018-194, Oct. 2, 2018 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today urged taxpayers who requested the six-month filing extension to double check their tax returns and file on or before […]
IRS selects two new members for the Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee
IR-2018-192, September 25, 2018 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service has selected two new members for the Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC). Established in 1998, the ETAAC is a […]
IRS: 2018 employer reimbursements for employees’ 2017 moves are generally tax-free
IR-2018-190, Sept. 21, 2018 WASHINGTON — Employer payments or reimbursements in 2018 for employees’ moving expenses incurred prior to 2018 are excluded from the employee’s wages for income and employment tax […]
IRS alerts taxpayers: Scammers scheming around Oct. 15 deadline; Here’s what to do
IR-2018-193, Sept. 27, 2018 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service is reminding taxpayers to beware of criminals who continue using devious tactics to steal money and personal information from unsuspecting […]
Tax reform changes affecting small business and self-employed taxpayers; third quarter estimated tax payment deadline is Sept. 17
IR-2018-182, Sept 10, 2018 WASHINGTON – With the last third of the year now in full view, the IRS today reminded small business and self-employed taxpayers of the importance of […]
IRS: 2018 employer reimbursements for employees’ 2017 moves are generally tax-free
IR-2018-190, Sept. 21, 2018 WASHINGTON — Employer payments or reimbursements in 2018 for employees’ moving expenses incurred prior to 2018 are excluded from the employee’s wages for income and employment […]
New employer tax credit for paid family and medical leave available for 2018 and 2019
IR-2018-191, Sept. 24, 2018 WASHINGTON — Today the IRS announced that eligible employers who provide paid family and medical leave to their employees may qualify for a new business credit […]
How Low Are U.S. Taxes Compared to Other Countries?
By Derek Thompson | The Atlantic No, the U.S. is not a high-tax country. But saying exactly how not-high-tax we are gets a little tricky. The graph at the […]