1099-MISCELLANEOUS Federal vs. State

1099-MISCELLANEOUS Federal vs. State

It’s never too early to start thinking about your 1099-MISC preparations for 2018.  The deadline for filing is January 31.  This may seem like a long way out, but do yourself a favor and reduce the last minute rush of collecting W-9s by reviewing your vendors now. Are...
1099-MISCELLANEOUS Federal vs. State

Meals and Entertainment Expenses in 2018

One of the most talked about aspects of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) were the changes made to business meals and entertainment expenses. With changes in law, come the necessary changes in how these expenses should be categorized on your books. Appropriate time...
1099-MISCELLANEOUS Federal vs. State

Interest on Home Equity Loans

Does the buzz about the new tax laws have you second guessing your second mortgage? Second guess no more! The IRS has stated that taxpayers are, in many cases, still able to deduct interest on a home equity loan, a home equity line of credit, or a second mortgage. It...
1099-MISCELLANEOUS Federal vs. State

New Jersey Income Tax Exemption for Veterans

New for 2017 You are eligible for a $3,000 exemption on your Income Tax return if you are a military veteran who was honorably discharged or released under honorable circumstances from active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States on or any time before the last...
1099-MISCELLANEOUS Federal vs. State

UPDATE – PA 1099 Withholding Requirements

Pennsylvania DOR delays the new 1099-MISC withholding requirements The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue has recognized that additional time will be needed for businesses and the department to be in compliance with the new withholding provisions of Act 43 of 2017,...
1099-MISCELLANEOUS Federal vs. State

Bipartisan Budget Act (Extenders)

The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018, signed February 9th, 2018 Retroactively Extended the Following Provisions (except as noted) through December 31st, 2017. Sec. 40201. Extension of exclusion from gross income of discharge of qualified principal residence indebtedness....
1099-MISCELLANEOUS Federal vs. State

R&D Credit for Small Business

The R&D Credit is not just for large corporations, but for all companies that design, develop or improve products, processes, techniques, formulas, inventions or software. In fact, if a company has simply invested time, money and resources toward the advancement...
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