Sep 1, 2020 | Firm Updates, Individual Tax, Small Business
IRC Section 83 discusses the treatment regarding property that was received in connection with performance of services. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act added an election to defer the recognition of taxable income with respect to specific items under Section 83(i). Even...
Mar 17, 2020 | Firm Updates, Individual Tax
More investors than ever are contemplating adding virtual currency to their portfolio. Whether you are curious about Bitcoin, Ethereum, Facebook’s recent entry Libra, or any of the thousands of other virtual currencies available now, you may be thinking it is time for...
Mar 5, 2020 | Firm Updates, Individual Tax
Among the many changes brought about by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) are changes to the calculations of Net Operating Losses on individual income tax returns. Losses arising in tax years ending after 2017 can generally only be carried forward (the carry-forward...
Feb 14, 2020 | Firm Updates, Individual Tax
The NYS State School Tax Relief Program, also known as the STAR, provides homeowners in New York with relief on their property taxes. There are two types of STAR programs – the Basic STAR and the Enhanced STAR. To qualify for the Basic STAR, you need to fulfill...
Jan 8, 2020 | Firm Updates, Individual Tax
As we all know, medical services and prescription drugs are expensive. You may be able to deduct some of your expenses on your tax return but the rules make it difficult for many people to qualify. However, with proper planning, you may be able to time discretionary...
Jan 6, 2020 | Firm Updates, Individual Tax
An ITIN is a tax ID number used by taxpayers who don’t qualify for a Social Security number. Certain ITINs expire at the end of each year, so if you have an ITIN, it is important to be aware of the expiration. Any ITIN with middle digits 83, 84, 85, 86 or 87, as...
