On Oct. 19, 2022, the IRS issued a warning to employers about what it calls “third parties” who promote claiming large employment tax refunds from improperly claiming the Employee Retention
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The Washington state Department of Revenue (WDOR) in July 2022 published detailed guidance on the sales tax consequences of non-fungible token (NFT) sales, the first such guidance in the
Continue Reading Sales Tax on NFTs: Washington State Guidance Blazes Trail Other States May Follow
Restaurants may be eligible to file refund claims for the employee retention credit because of late-published IRS guidance on PPP loan forgiveness, part-time workers, and tip income.
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Companies that took advantage of the payroll tax deferral under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act should be aware of an IRS position regarding repayment of the
Continue Reading Late Payment of Deferred Payroll Taxes Under CARES Act Could Result in Harsh Consequences
The 70% employee retention credit for wages paid that Congress first enacted under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act will come to a premature end. Under the
Continue Reading Employee Retention Credit Terminated Early Retroactive to Oct. 1 by Infrastructure Act – No Penalty Relief or Time to Pay Back Advance Credit
Many small to mid-sized businesses are eligible under the existing employee retention credit (ERC) for a 70% tax credit for wages paid to employees through the end of 2021. However,
Continue Reading Possible Early End to Employee Retention Tax Credit Could Mean Trouble for Businesses Monetizing Credit Before End of 4th Quarter
The U.S. Senate passed its infrastructure bill (the “Bill”) that includes additional cryptocurrency reporting requirements, which are expected to generate $28 billion in revenue. The Bill currently does not provide
Continue Reading UPDATED: Infrastructure Bill Contains New Cryptocurrency Reporting Requirements
The IRS has published guidance stating that pre-2018 swaps among Bitcoin, Ether, and Litecoin are not eligible for 1031 tax-free exchange treatment. This means that investors who made swaps among
Continue Reading IRS Says No Tax-Free Exchange Treatment for Swaps of Bitcoin, Ether, and Litecoin
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs), which can be used as a medium for art, music, video clips, trading cards, and other collectibles have recently become hot investments. Although no state tax agency
Continue Reading State Sales Tax on Sale of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) – Questions and Answers
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) makes some material changes to the employee retention tax credit (ERC). The ERC was originally enacted under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and
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