Ken Berry, Esq., is a nationally-known writer and editor specializing in tax and financial planning matters. During a career of more than 35 years, he has served as managing editor of a publisher of content-based marketing tools and vice president of an online continuing education company in the financial services industry. As a freelance writer, Ken has authored thousands of articles for a wide variety of newsletters, magazines and other periodicals, emphasizing a sense of wit and clarity.
October 31, 2019
To qualify for deferral, the amount of a capital gain to be deferred must be invested in a Qualified Opportunity Fund (QOF), which is an entity treated as a partnership or corporation under federal tax law and organized for the purpose of investing in ...
October 28, 2019
The estimates translate to about 83.6%, of taxes being paid voluntarily and on time. This is in line with recent levels. The new estimate is essentially unchanged from a revised Tax Year (TY) 2008-2010 estimate of 83.8%. After enforcement efforts are ...
September 30, 2019
The Tax Blotter is a roundup of interesting tax news.
September 26, 2019
When it comes to accounting for income and expenses, most small business owners want to K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple, Stupid). Not surprisingly, many are embracing the reforms recently created by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). Notably, the TCJA opens up...
August 21, 2019
Section 199A can be a gold mine for owners of pass-through entities and sole proprietors. Thanks to this provision authorized by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), a qualified taxpayer can annually deduct up to 20% of its qualified business income (QBI), effective for 2018 through 2025. But the TCJA deduction is fraught with...…
August 8, 2019
The IRS recently provided clarification concerning food and beverage deductions. The IRS says that a 50% deduction is allowed for food and beverage expenses if the following conditions are met...
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August 4, 2019
Proponents of tax simplification have bandied about the idea for a postcard-type 1040 for years. It came closer to fruition when the massive Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) was enacted at the end of 2017. Supporters of the legislation, including ...
July 30, 2019
The report says that poor taxpayer service remains the biggest challenge taxpayers face in dealing with the IRS. For example, during this tax filing season IRS telephone assistors answered just 25% of taxpayer calls enterprise-wide.
July 30, 2019
In the past, a company could generally deduct all of its business interest expenses, subject to certain restrictions. But the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) placed a brand-new limit on business interest deductions for tax years beginning after 2017. Fortunately, however, many small business owners, including some of your clients, will qualify for a...…
July 12, 2019
Starting in 2018, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) put taxpayers on a strict tax diet for state and local taxes (SALT). Essentially, it limits the total deduction to $10,000 a year under a provision scheduled to last through 2025.
June 18, 2019
Congress has just passed comprehensive new legislation designed to improve IRS efficiency and provide more taxpayer protections. President Trump is expected to sign the bill into law shortly.
June 4, 2019
With the summer coming up soon, your small business clients may arrange to have their teenaged kids work for the firm instead of lounging around the pool. This can provide ta advantages for bot the family and the business.
