All too often we hear of damage caused by floods, fires, and other natural disasters. Special tax law provisions may help taxpayers and businesses recover financially from the impact of a disaster, especially when the federal government declares their location to be a major disaster area. In general, taxpayers who suffer an economic loss due...Continue Reading

As part of an appropriations measure, Congress passed a flurry of new tax legislation at the end of 2019. These new rules may have an impact on 2019 tax returns to be filed in 2020. Notably, the “Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2019” extends through 2020 several tax breaks for individuals that...Continue Reading

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) has had a profound impact on how depreciation of qualified property can be expensed. There are some very strict factors that apply when determining eligibility of qualified property. It is important to consult with an advisor who understands these rules and asks you the right questions...Continue Reading

There are many different versions and uses for Form 1099, but all serve the same broad purpose — to provide information to the IRS about non-employment related income. It is the responsibility of the organization paying this income to send one copy to the taxpayer and one to the IRS. These forms are becoming even...Continue Reading