Are you missing an opportunity to reduce your property tax liability? Nearly all local taxing jurisdictions, including municipalities, counties, and boards of education, generate tax revenue through the imposition of property tax, which is one of the most substantial sources of local government revenue. For many businesses, property tax is the largest state and local Read More…
Final regulations regarding the determination of the Section 199A deduction have been issued. Summary On January 18, 2019, the Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued widely-anticipated final regulations concerning the deduction for qualified business income under Section 199A (the QBI Deduction). The final regulations were posted on the IRS website. Read More…
Click to Read the Full Articles from our New Year 2019 Tax Planning Letter. Including: What’s New in 2019, Will These New Changes Alter Your 2019 Tax Plan, Top 3 Tax Moves, and Its Time to Create Your Succession Plan .
With the loss of several itemized deductions under the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) for many individuals, taxpayers are wondering where they can still find tax deductions. One great place is with retirement savings. The TCJA did not change the rules for retirement savings tax deductions. In fact, many retirement savings deductions continue Read More…
Many tax rates are inflation adjusted each year. The IRS recently announced 2019 inflation adjusted amounts. Here are some of the key changes from 2018 to 2019: Cents per mile for business mileage- 54.5 cents to 58 cents Cents per mile for medical mileage- 18 cents to 20 cents Annual IRA contribution limit – $5,500 Read More…
The New Jersey Division of Taxation has just announced a new tax amnesty program offering the opportunity to file and pay certain tax obligations without penalties and with a reduced interest rate. The Amnesty program covers tax returns due from February 1, 2009 through September 1, 2017. The tax amnesty program begins on November 15, Read More…
The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act changed the law to deny income tax deductions for entertainment, amusement, or recreation expenses. However, the Act did not directly address the deductibility of business meals at the time of enactment. In response to this confusion, the IRS has issued interim guidance about the deductibility of business meals, Read More…
In a 5-4 ruling the Supreme Court issued their decision opening the door for states and localities to collect sales tax on interstate purchases made on the internet. This decision overturns the long-standing decision in Quill, issued by the Supreme Court in 1992, requiring a physical presence test be met by sellers in the jurisdiction Read More…
Effective October 1, 2018, New Jersey sales and use tax will be imposed on “transient accommodations”. Transient accommodations include a room, a group of rooms, or other living /sleeping space for the lodging of occupants, which can include residential buildings. The following situations do not constitute a transient accommodation: • Places of assembly • Health Read More…
Governor Murphy and the NJ Legislature have agreed to a $37.4 billion budget for FYE 2019, thereby averting a government shutdown. Tax highlights of the budget bill include: Individual income tax provisions Increase the limit on deductions for property tax from $10,000 to $15,000. Increase the earned income credit from 35% to 40% of the Read More…
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