Even though they have been around for several years, the tax laws pertaining to S-Corporations remain some of the more difficult areas of the Internal Revenue Code. Given the rising popularity of S-Corporations, understanding how shareholder basis and the equity section of the balance sheet work together for tax purposes is imperative for nearly any...

Whether you are an experienced veteran or new to the industry, one of the toughest parts of being a tax practitioner is keeping up with all of the changes in tax legislation. The Keeping Up the Tax Code series takes a look at recent changes to tax law from a practitioner perspective. We don't just...

Being a tax practitioner over the last few years has been tough! The tax landscape is constantly changing, and this shows no signs of slowing down. With the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) and the more recent guidance about it, there's even more for practitioners to keep up with. Now more...

In an increasingly online world where geography is less important, some companies are looking outside of the United States for talent. However, foreign contractors have many unique tax attributes - and their filing requirements can differ depending on if they are classified as a resident or nonresident alien. In this course, we will discuss basic...

Being a tax practitioner over the last few years has been tough! The tax landscape is constantly changing, and this shows no signs of slowing down. With the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), there's even more for practitioners to keep up with. Now more than ever, you need more than just...

Whether you are an experienced veteran or new to the industry, one of the toughest parts of being a tax practitioner is keeping up with all of the changes in tax legislation. The Keeping Up with the Tax Code series looks at recent changes to tax law from a practitioner perspective. We don't just hurl...

As gig workers, remote employees, and hybrid working environments have become more commonplace, the tax rules pertaining to independent contractors and employees have become more complex. If someone can work whenever they want, are they still an employee? How are expense reimbursements reported? And most importantly, what happens if a contractor should really be classified...

One thing that is nearly impossible to get away from as a tax practitioner is IRS notices. Even if you are not a tax attorney, it is important to know what to do when the client comes to you with a letter. What information do you need to collect? What types of notices are there?...

With the rising cost of college, education planning has become an increasingly greater need for clients. 529 plans continue to be a valuable way to save for college in a tax-efficient way. However, are there any costs that 529 plans cannot be used to cover? What about using 529 plans to cover student loan payments?...

Partnership distributions of cash to the partners are generally straightforward to handle. However, when partnerships begin to distribute property, things can get tough! When do we need to recognize gain? What type of gain do we recognize? When does a disproportionate distribution result in ordinary income? And what about 704(c)? When these situations come up,...

A deduction is a deduction is a deduction. Right? Well, not exactly. In corporate taxation, the general rule is that a corporation can deduct any expenditure that is ordinary, necessary, and reasonable. However, there are nuances that we need to be aware of, such as a floor on charitable contributions, limits on meals, and even...