Taxes

A recent Maryland court case (Strashny v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue) filed on June 11, 2020 shows how your cryptocurrency holdings could work against you in applying for an installment plan with the IRS and how — contrary to popular belief — regulators have oversight over your cryptocurrency portfolio. Facts Of The Case The taxpayers in the

Watch Benjamin Willis and Joseph Thorndike, contributing editors for Tax Notes Federal, discuss the Whiskey Rebellion, the first time the federal government used military force to quell a domestic uprising. Here are a few highlights… On federal military force and tax Joseph J. Thorndike: The very first time that the federal government used military force to put

In the last week, the Small Business Administration has released a flurry of guidance — or what passes as guidance in this situation — governing forgiveness of Paycheck Protection Program loans, culminating this morning in the release of a new Form 3508 for borrowers to use in requesting said forgiveness. Piecemeal as the guidance has

TOPLINE Stocks jumped on Tuesday thanks to a record surge in retail sales last month, additional support from the Federal Reserve and hopes for more government stimulus. Retail sales jumped by a record 17.7% in May. Spencer Platt/Getty Images KEY FACTS The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 2%, over 500 points, on Tuesday, while

A portrait of Nicki Howard Courtesy of Nicki Howard Nicki N. Howard is senior tax counsel for CSX Transportation Inc. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, CSX is a rail carrier servicing states east of the Mississippi as well as portions of Canada. There have been a number of articles discussing why women are leaving tax. However, there is more to say

Economic Security Planning, Inc. Today’s column addresses questions about how SSA determines spousal benefit amounts, COLAs and survivor benefits, when COLAs and delayed retirement credits are applied, the WEP and multiple pensions and the effect of the family maximum on child benefits. Larry Kotlikoff is a Professor of Economics at Boston University and the founder

Getty As the numbers of those affected by COVID-19 continue to climb, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is providing guidance for employers whose employees take advantage of leave donation programs because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Typically, employer-sponsored “leave donation” programs allow employees who have accrued sick, vacation, or personal leave that they don’t need to

Autumn colors illuminated by alpenglow on previously burnt mountain. Getty In the second part of a two-episode series, Tax Notes legal reporter Kristen Parillo interviews Steve Small, one of the authors of the federal income tax regulations on conservation easements who is now in private practice, about the controversy surrounding the tax treatment of conservation easements. This

The Paycheck Protection Program is a key part of Congress’ virus relief, and it’s gotten way better. In late May, Congress passed a bill expanding the program in key ways, extending the tight 8 weeks covered by the law to 24 weeks. What’s more, Congress relaxed the rule that 75% of funds must go to

Getty So far, 117,000 Americans have died of Covid-19. The CDC projects Covid-19 deaths at 1,000 per day over the next month. At this rate, the Covid body count will be almost a quarter of a million by Election Day. President Trump declared himself the War President, suggesting he was going to lead us to

Economic Security Planning, Inc. Today’s column addresses questions about maximum rates for retirement benefits, the WEP and substantial covered earnings after 62, restricted applications and the 1/2/1954 deadline, when spousal benefits can be available and how they’re calculated and protective filing dates. Larry Kotlikoff is a Professor of Economics at Boston University and the founder

Frontal image of Tyrannosaurus Rex walk . This is a 3d render illustration Getty Independent Baptist minister and Young Earth Creationist Kent Hovind (Doctor Dino) has been loudly and publicly promising to sue the United States for what he considers unjust imprisonment and theft of his property for many years. When he actually pulled the

Woman dealing with taxes on her retirement savings. Getty Are you setting yourself up for a tax problem caused by your retirement savings? Too often, people hear the tax-deductible and tax-deferred side of the story and assume that means tax-free. Not so, unfortunately. Recently a new client shared that she had made a withdrawal after

Getty (Updated: June 12, 2020) On March 20, 2020, Treasury Secretary Mnuchin extended the tax filing and payment deadline for federal income tax to July 15, 2020. This relief includes estimated payments for the first and second quarters. You can find more information and guidance here. Some states have also extended filing and payment deadlines –

Bitcoin currency sign in digital cyberspace. Technology Network and Internet marketing, Money … [+] Exchange background concept Getty The tax code does not treat every stream of income the same way. If you are a cryptocurrency user, it is important to know about these different types of income because they can dramatically impact your post-tax

Closeup of weightlifter clapping hands before barbell workout at the gym Getty In the latest episode of Willis Weighs In, Benjamin Willis, contributing editor for Tax Notes Federal, and Jasper Smith, executive editor for commentary for Tax Notes, discuss Ben’s journey from the foster care system in Providence, Rhode Island to one of the tax industry’s must-watch thought

Economic Security Planning, Inc. Today’s column addresses questions about the earnings test and a spouse’s retirement benefit, spousal and retirement benefits, survivor benefit rates, maximizing spousal benefits and eligibility for divorced spousal benefits. Larry Kotlikoff is a Professor of Economics at Boston University and the founder and president of Economic Security Planning, Inc, which markets

Income on a K-1 flickr Editorial/Getty Images If you ever receive a K-1 from a partnership, send it to your accountant without looking at it and expect that your accountant is tracking things thoroughly, pay attention. If you do your own return, pay even closer attention. IRS efforts to tighten up partnership reporting may be

In a recent interview, attorney Steven J. Oshins and CPA Bob Keebler described the current estate planning environment as a “perfect storm”. The unified credit amount is $11.4 Million per person; the interest rates are at an unprecedented low of 0.6% (June 2020);  the CARES Act waives the Required Minimum Distributions from Retirement Plans; market volatility

WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 27: The Internal Revenue Service headquarters building appeared to be mostly … [+] empty April 27, 2020 in the Federal Triangle section of Washington, DC. The IRS called about 10,000 volunteer employees back to work Monday at 10 of its mission critical locations to work on taxpayer correspondence, handling tax documents,