The economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on businesses have primarily passed. The last parcel of federal relief, the American Rescue Plan Act, provided one final economic boost for individuals and businesses, and since then, popular federal relief programs, including the Paycheck Protection Program, Shuttered Venue Operators Grant, and the Employee Retention Credit (ERC), has expired.

The Energy Efficient Home Credit was established by the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to allow eligible contractors to claim a $2,000 tax credit for each newly constructed or significantly reconstructed energy-efficient qualifying residence. The tax credit (Section 45L of the Internal Revenue Code) was set to expire at the end of 2020 but was extended by the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 to include residences sold or leased on or before December 31, 2021. The credit can be retroactively taken up to three years.

It’s no secret the IRS is facing significant operational challenges attempting to work through the backlog of unprocessed returns, issuing refund payments, maintaining customer service, all while preparing for the 2021 tax season. And attempts to streamline existing workflows and standardize tax reporting have added another layer of complexity. For example, recently, changes were made to how pass-through entities (partnerships and S-corporations) report international tax-related items. Previously, this information was reported on IRS Form K-1, but recent changes mean these details are now to be reported in various places on Schedule K-2 or Schedule K-3.

Dealing with the IRS can be challenging for many businesses and individual taxpayers, and because of this most would prefer not to engage with the agency, whether it is a missing return, request for additional information, or an outstanding balance. Despite the aversion, resolving issues and concerns has traditionally been a process that unfolded according to certain timeframes.

Businesses have been on a roller coaster these past two years. In addition to managing the economic fallout from COVID-19, legislators passed dozens of tax laws and stimulus packages that required management to make important financial decisions on the fly. So, as we enter the 2022 tax filing season, let’s recap the various COVID-19 relief packages and how some of the provisions could impact the preparation and filing of your business taxes.

In the two years since the onset of the COVID-19 outbreak, lawmakers have overhauled the tax landscape due to the economic relief issued to individuals and businesses impacted by the pandemic. While the relief was much needed, it will potentially impact individual and business-related tax planning.

Business owners rely on their accountants to file taxes, provide them with reliable financial advice, and guide them on growing and operating their business. Working with the right accountant can make a significant difference in the economic well-being of your business. Unfortunately, many business owners assume that their accountant knows what they are doing because they earned the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation, but putting that knowledge into practice is another story.

With 2021 in the rearview mirror, there’s no better time to start thinking about the documents you’ll need to prepare your tax return. It can be a lot to keep track of, so we’ve provided a handy checklist of documents to keep an eye out for or to start collecting over the next couple of weeks, as the 2022 tax filing season officially kicks off on January 24th. 

On the twelfth day of Taxmas, my accountant gave to me a tip to contribute to an HSA if I have a high deductible health plan. A Health Savings Account (HSA) is a tax-advantaged savings account created for people who get insurance coverage through high-deductible health plans.

As Christmas approaches, Klatzkin is putting a twist on a holiday classic. But rather than filling your head with drummers drumming and golden rings, we’re focused on providing tips through “The Twelve Days of Taxmas” blog series that could help minimize your tax liability. On the eleventh day of Taxmas, Klatzkin gave to me the […]