IRS Simplifies, Streamlines Procedures for Changing Accounting Method to...
The IRS will grant automatic consent to accounting method changes to comply with new Code Sec. 451(b), as added by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (P.L. 115-97). In addition, some taxpayers may make the...
View ArticleIRS Extends Filing Deadlines, Penalty Relief for Health Insurance Forms...
Insurers, self-insuring employers, other coverage providers, and applicable large employers now have until March 4, 2019, to provide individuals with Forms 1095-B, Health Coverage, or Forms 1095-C,...
View ArticleAlabama Offers Hurricane Michael Tax Relief
The Alabama Department of Revenue is offering tax relief for taxpayers affected by damage caused by Hurricane Michael. The counties added to the list of eligible disaster areas are Geneva, Henry,...
View ArticleNorth Dakota Issues Additional IRC Sec. 965 Guidance
North Dakota’s guidance on IRC Sec. 965 has been updated to provide more details on how to report the repatriation income. Reflecting IRC Sec. 965 Income on North Dakota Returns All taxpayers must...
View ArticleTrucking Company’s Construction of Texas Apportionment Rule Rejected
A trucking company’s construction of the Texas apportionment rule for transportation companies was improper. In calculating its franchise tax liability, it had to use either: – loaded miles only in...
View ArticleFlorida Announces 2019 Motor Fuel Tax Rates
For calendar year 2019, Florida state motor fuel (gasoline) and diesel fuel tax rates will increase while the aviation fuel tax rate will remain at its current rate. Motor Fuel Tax Rate Effective...
View ArticleDraft Forms Explain How to Report Gain Deferred Due to QO Fund Investments
New instructions for IRS Form 8949, Sales and Other Dispositions of Capital Assets, address gain that is deferred when an investment is made in a Qualified Opportunity Fund. If a taxpayer realizes gain...
View ArticleCryptocurrency Mining and Selling: When Do You Owe Tax?
Taxpayers who mine, sell or exchange cryptocurrency likely owe federal income tax because of those activities. But have they reported that income or gain? After dramatic changes in value due to...
View ArticleWeekly Report from Washington, D.C.
During the week of November 26, senior tax staff on the Senate Finance and House Ways and Means Committees doubted Republicans’ catch-all tax and IRS package’s chances of success. The IRS released...
View ArticleIllinois Reduces Premiums Tax Rate on Industrial Insureds
Illinois lawmakers voted to override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of legislation that: – reduces the premiums tax rate on industrial insureds; and – establishes new minimum capital and surplus thresholds...
View ArticleIndividuals May Owe Michigan Tax on IRC Sec. 965 Income
Individuals and trusts may owe Michigan income tax on IRC Sec. 965 income either as: – dividend income attributed to the state of residence; or – business income allocated or apportioned to Michigan....
View ArticleOhio Will Cut Income Tax Withholding Rates
Ohio will reduce withholding rates used by employers to calculate payroll deductions for the state income tax. The rate reduction will begin January 1, 2019. Why are the Rate Being Reduced? The rates...
View ArticleNew York Releases 2019 Withholding Tables
Revised New York State and Yonkers withholding tables and methods apply to payrolls made after 2018. The revised state schedules reflect the middle class tax cut enacted by the 2016 budget bill....
View ArticleTaxpayers Provided Holiday Season Cybersecurity Shopping Tips (IR-2018-238)
In honor of “National Tax Security Awareness Week,” which runs from December 3 to December 7, the IRS and Security Summit partners urge taxpayers to take steps to protect their data. While taxpayers...
View ArticleColorado Convenes Stakeholder Work Group to Discuss Market-Based Sourcing...
The Colorado Department of Revenue has established a work group to discuss the promulgation of market-based sourcing regulations. The regulations will be implemented pursuant to legislation enacted...
View ArticleColorado Releases Additional Guidance on New Destination Sourcing Requirements
Effective December 1, 2018, Colorado has adopted adopt destination sourcing for local sales tax. The Colorado Department of Revenue has released additional guidance to help businesses meet these new...
View ArticleMichigan Announces Prepaid Fuel Rates
Beginning January 1, 2019, Michigan’s prepaid sales tax rate for gasoline will change. Prepaid Fuel Rates From January 1, 2019 through January 31, 2019, the prepaid rate for gasoline decreases from...
View ArticleNew Jersey Adopts Garden State Film and Digital Media Jobs Program Regulation
New Jersey has adopted new regulations to implement the Garden State Film and Digital Media Jobs Program, which provides a credit against corporate and personal income taxes for production of film and...
View ArticleNorth Carolina Increases Motor Fuels Tax Rate for 2019
The North Carolina motor fuels tax rate for gasoline, diesel, and alternative fuels is increased from 35.1 cents per gallon to 36.2 cents per gallon. When is the New Rate Applicable? The new rate...
View ArticleRelief from the Once-In-Always-In Condition for Excluding Part-Time Employee...
The IRS issued transition relief from the “once-in-always-in” condition for excluding part-time employees under Reg. §1.403(b)-5(b)(4)(iii)(B). Under the “once-in-always-in” exclusion condition, once...
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