Deductions

Taxpayer marital status and the QBI deduction

This article provides an analysis in four scenarios of whether the QBI deduction will cause a marriage penalty or bonus and discusses whether the existence of a marriage penalty or bonus affects couples’ decision to marry.

Microcaptive insurance arrangements after CIC Services

A federal district court recently held that Notice 2016-66, which classifies certain microcaptive insurance arrangements as transactions of interest that are reportable transactions under Regs. Sec. 1.6011-4, is invalid under the Administrative Procedure Act. This article discusses the ramifications of the decision for taxpayers engaging in microcaptive insurance transactions and possible responses to the decision by the IRS.

Standard mileage rate increased July 1

Effective for miles traveled on or after July 1, 2022, the standard mileage rate for purposes of deductible business expenses is 62.5 cents per mile, an increase of 4 cents from the 58.5 cents per mile applicable to travel between Jan. 1, 2022, and June 30, 2022.

Current developments in taxation of individuals

This semiannual update covers recent federal tax developments involving individuals, highlighting noteworthy IRS guidance and decisions of the Tax Court and other courts, as well as tax changes made by legislation.

AICPA recommends QBI improvements

The AICPA recommended in a letter to Senate tax-writing leaders eight ways to improve the deduction for qualified business income under Sec. 199A.

Tax Insider Articles

DEDUCTIONS

Business meal deductions after the TCJA

This article discusses the history of the deduction of business meal expenses and the new rules under the TCJA and the regulations and provides a framework for documenting and substantiating the deduction.

TAX RELIEF

Quirks spurred by COVID-19 tax relief

This article discusses some procedural and administrative quirks that have emerged with the new tax legislative, regulatory, and procedural guidance related to COVID-19.