Senate Budget resolution supports mobile workforce legislation
The resolution creates the possibility that mobile workforce legislation, which the AICPA strongly supports, will be enacted this year.
Personal Financial Planning
Cafeteria plans may be amended during pandemic
The IRS issued guidance on how employers can amend their health flexible spending arrangements and dependent care assistance programs to respond to the coronavirus pandemic.
2021 child tax credit, EITC, and premium tax credit limits updated
The IRS issued guidance on the amount of and limitations on the child tax credit, earned income tax credit, and premium tax credit available for taxpayers for the 2021 tax year as a result of changes to those provisions enacted by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, P.L. 117-2.
Like-kind exchanges of real property: New final regs.
This article provides background on like-kind exchanges and examines how final regulations define real property for purposes of like-kind exchanges.
Practical highlights of recent tax research
This article looks at recent academic research of interest to tax practitioners.
Determining whether to file a joint return in the year of death
A surviving spouse has the option to file a joint return for the deceased spouse’s year of death, but several factors must be considered to determine if this is a good idea.
Developments in individual taxation
This semiannual update covers recent developments affecting individuals and discusses a number of pandemic-related developments.
Helping clients emerge from the pandemic
CPA financial planners can navigate clients through uncertainty and change, and lead them through a reevaluation of savings goals, retirement planning, health care needs, and other basic parts of their financial plan.
IRS provides cafeteria plan relief for the pandemic
The IRS issued guidance on how employers can amend their health flexible spending arrangements and dependent care assistance programs to respond to the coronavirus pandemic.
It is not too late for 2020 QOF tax deferral opportunities
This article discusses the applicable deadlines for individuals for investing in a QOF and obtaining tax deferral.
Senate shows bipartisan support for mobile workforce tax legislation
The Senate voted to make room in the FY 2021 budget resolution for mobile workforce legislation. Details of the budget still must be negotiated, but the vote creates the possibility that mobile workforce legislation, which the AICPA strongly supports, will be enacted this year.
The impact of filing status on student loan repayment plans
This article discusses income-based plans and how married couples with student loan debt may minimize their current loan payments by filing separately instead of jointly.
2021 inflation adjustments for retirement plans announced
The IRS announced that the income ranges for employee participation in workplace 401(k) plans and IRA contributions will increase from 2020 to 2021.
Self-certification of unclaimed property rollovers permitted
The IRS issued guidance adding state unclaimed property fund distributions to the list of reasons taxpayers may self-certify that they missed the 60-day deadline to roll over funds to a qualified retirement plan.
Answering clients’ estate planning questions this December
This article offers answers to questions from clients who are concerned about protecting their estate from tax changes that might happen in 2021.
Student loan debt: Tax and other considerations
This article examines the student loan burden in the United States, reviews programs designed to assist borrowers with repayment, and discusses debt forgiveness issues.
Changes to charitable giving rules for 2020
There is a unique opportunity this year for clients with charitable contribution carryforwards to 2020.
Achieving a better life experience (ABLE) accounts rules finalized
Eligible individuals with disabilities received IRS guidance on rules regarding tax-favorable ABLE accounts to save money to meet qualified disability expenses.
Demolished structures and qualified opportunity zones
Rev. Proc. 95-27 uses a two-part test to define whether the modification of a building, other than a certified historic structure, is a demolition for purposes of Sec. 280B.
Investments in qualified small business stock
The Code provides favorable treatment for gains from investing in small business stock under Sec. 1202.
