Proposed Regs Provided for Code Sec. 163(j) Limit
The IRS has proposed regulations on the limitation on the business
interest expense deduction under Code Sec. 163(j), as amended by
the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) ( P.L. 115-97). The IRS also has
is...
Deductions Denied to Medical Marijuana Dispensary
A nonprofit corporation that operated a medical-marijuana
dispensary legally under California law was not allowed to claim
deductions for business expenses on its federal return. Code Sec.
280E, which...
2019 Standard Mileage Rates Released
The IRS released the optional standard mileage rates for 2019. Most
taxpayers may use these rates to compute deductible costs of
operating vehicles for:...
Proposed Regs Address Foreign Tax Credit Changes
Highly anticipated foreign tax credit regulations have been issued
that provide guidance on the significant changes made to the
foreign tax credit rules by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act ( P.L.
115-97)....
Guidance on 2019 Withholding Rules
The IRS has provided interim guidance for the 2019 calendar year on
income tax withholding from wages and withholding from retirement
and annuity distributions. In general, certain 2018 withholding
ru...
Inflation adjustments may generate tax savings in 2012
The IRS recently announced that inflation is increasing many dollar
amounts in the Tax Code for 2012. For taxpayers, the
inflation adjustments may help reduce their overall tax liability
in 2012...
Year-end charitable giving can benefit your tax bottom-line
Charitable contributions traditionally peak at the end of the
year-end. While tax savings may not be your prime motivator for
making a gift to charity, your donation could help your tax
bottom-line fo...
How do I? Avoid pitfalls within a flexible spending account?
Under a flexible spending arrangement (FSA), an amount is credited
to an account that is used to reimburse an employee, generally, for
health care or dependent care expenses. The employer must
maintai...
FAQs: When can I deduct job-hunting expenses?
Job-hunting expenses are generally deductible as long as you are
not searching for a job in a new field. This tax benefit can be
particularly useful in a tough job market. It does not matter
whether y...
2011 year-end tax planning for individuals in a changing landscape
2011 year end tax planning for individuals lacks some of the drama
of recent years but can be no less rewarding. Last year,
individual taxpayers were facing looming tax increases as the
calendar...
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