Business Tax

If your entity has trade receivables, contract assets, loans, or held-to-maturity debt securities, among other types of financial assets, then the new current expected credit loss (“CECL”) model will affect the way you account for those assets on your US GAAP financial statements. For nonpublic entities, adoption of this new accounting standard takes effect for…

The Inflation Reduction Act that was signed into law in August last year includes an extension of the 45L Energy Efficient tax credit, a federal tax incentive for builders of qualifying projects. 45L tax credits were retroactively extended for 2022 through the end of 2032, creating significant returns for multifamily developers and homebuilders if the…

In alignment with IRS requirements, there are certain businesses that must file Schedule K-2 and Schedule K-3. Ultimately, any pass-through entities that have relevant international income, deductions, credits, or other miscellaneous items must submit completed Schedule K-2 and Schedule K-3 forms. What is Schedule K-2 and Schedule K-3? Schedule K-2 is associated with Partner’s Distributive Share…

The gig economy has a lot to recommend it, but in a recent notice, the IRS is reminding gig workers that taxes are still a requirement, even if they can be a little confusing in this model. The agency says that “taxpayers must report their gig economy earnings on a tax return–whether they earned that…

If you travel for business, you want to claim valid deductions, but the rules can be confusing. Following are just a few tax details business travelers should know. Business travel deductions are available when employees must travel away from their tax home or main place of business–and there are definitions to know for both. A taxpayer is…

The IRS has issued the 2023 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical, or moving purposes. In a statement issued on Dec. 29, the IRS said that beginning on January 1, 2023, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (also vans,…

The Arizona Department of Revenue (DOR) reminds taxpayers that short-term residential rentals are considered lodging rental stays for less than 30 days. The income from short-term rental stays is subject to Arizona transaction privilege tax (TPT). If, for example, an Arizona property owner is only renting their residence for the Gem Show, they will need a…

Employee Tax Withholding Form A-4 Updated to Reflect Lower Rates Arizona’s Individual Income Tax Withholding Form (Arizona Form A-4) has been updated to reflect Arizona’s lower individual income tax rates. Every Arizona employer is required to make this form available to its Arizona employees by January 31, 2023. The new A-4 form has seven new withholding…

The Internal Revenue Service is warning employers to be wary of third parties who are advising them to claim the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) when they may not qualify. Some of these third parties are taking improper positions related to taxpayer eligibility for and computation of the credit. The IRS wrote: “These third parties often…