Increased concerns over the rapid wide-spread development of the Coronoavirus has led to the unprecedented sweeping closure of business and industries throughout the country. The loss of business as a result of mandated social distancing is... Read more
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic.[1] Internationally, precautions taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19 have had a negative impact on trade due, in part, to the... Read more
In this time of uncertainty, there are things that your business[1] can do to keep its employees and clients/customers as safe as possible. Stay informed by following information and advice... Read more
Under the 2017 Tax Act, Congress made any non-profit offering certain tax-free fringe benefits to its employees, such as to free or subsidized parking, as well as on-premises athletic facilities, report the expenses associated with those benefits as... Read more
Under the 2017 tax bill, Congress requires charities to pay unrelated business income tax (UBIT) for the cost of the following fringe benefits if the charity offers these benefits tax-free to its employees: a) bus passes or transport to... Read more
On June 21, the Supreme Court decided that states can force out-of-state retailers to collect state and local sales tax on goods and services shipped to in-state residents. South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc., ___ U.S. ___ (2018) Read more
If a developer sells land in a real estate development, the normal tax rule is that he will recognize ordinary income, not capital gains. If a change in economics means the development effort should be abandoned, often it will be advantageous to... Read more
The New Year always brings with it renewed hope for the future. In 2018, the New Year will bring Pennsylvania businesses many issues to address, old (sexual harassment) and new (medical marijuana). Here’s my list for the three issues your... Read more
Temporary Reduction in Tax Rates Until 2025, marginal tax rates drop by 2% or 3% for each bracket. Standard Deduction Increases: $6,500 for single filer increases to $12,000, increase ends in 2025 $9,550 for head... Read more
Rate Change – Tax rate drops to 21% for corporations. Investors in partnerships and S Corporations will be able to deduct, as an itemized deduction, 20% of pass-through income from their taxable income. Dividends, interest,... Read more
