The IRS publishes Audit Technique Guides on their website that provide valuable insight on how the IRS conducts retail industry audits. The guides are also helpful for business owners and tax professionals in developing financial best practices for their businesses.
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Year: 2021
Asserting Reasonable Cause Defenses for IRS Penalty Forgiveness
Many clients contact our office when they receive a notice informing them that the IRS has assessed additional tax, penalties, and interest to their tax return from one, two, or even three years ago. Sometimes there is a dispute as to whether the additional tax is...
Do You Know Where Your Will Is?
Take a periodic inventory of your important papers and documents and keep them in a safe place that your loved ones can find.
Tax Law Changes on the Horizon
Senator Bernie Sanders recently introduced legislation that, if passed, will create significant changes in estate and gift taxes.While it is impossible to know what the final legislation will be, tax law changes are extremely likely.
Temporary 100% Deduction for Business Meal Expenses
IRS provides guidance on tax relief for deductions for food or beverages from restaurants; businesses can temporarily deduct 100% beginning January 1, 2021
IRS and the State of Ohio Extend Filing and Payment Deadline for Individuals to May 17
Federal and Ohio income tax filing due date for individuals for the 2020 tax year will be automatically extended from April 15, 2021, to May 17, 2021
TRANSFER-ON-DEATH DESIGNATIONS CAN THWART ESTATE PLANNING OBJECTIVES
Transfer On Death Beneficiary Designations May Frustrate More Important Estate Planning Objectives
Beware Of “Quiet” Changes In The Federal Tax Law
During his presidential campaign, Joe Biden proposed repealing the step-up in basis for capital gains. Income tax law has always provided that the value of inherited assets, like a family business, is “stepped up” to its fair market value when the owner dies. So, if...