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…
Read MoreThe Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) reminds taxpayers to keep well-organized records and to toss old documents securely. Maintaining a dedicated folder for tax-related documents is a good place to start. It makes it easier to prepare your tax return and it helps if you are audited or receive a notice. The statute of limitations…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreIn 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…
Read MoreIf 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…
Read MoreThe 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,…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreThe federal government’s Employee Retention Credit (ERC) proved to be a lifeline for many businesses and their employees affected by the COVID pandemic. The eligibility rules were complex and changed over time, as noted in an extensive IRS chart. Not all business owners may have been able to figure out whether they were eligible; however, the…
Read MoreAs an employer, you are required to uphold the responsibility of payroll taxes. As such, you must also ensure that you understand what the rules are, especially due to how complex they are. First and foremost, start by ensuring you are aware of these three types of taxes, which you will need to send to…
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