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Income taxes are taxes that are collected on the individual earnings of persons or entities. Depending on the jurisdiction, income taxes are calculated and collected in a variety of ways. Some tax systems collect... more +
Income taxes are taxes that are collected on the individual earnings of persons or entities. Depending on the jurisdiction, income taxes are calculated and collected in a variety of ways. Some tax systems collect income taxes based on a progressive scheme, while others may utilize a proportional or regressive framework. less -
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The Legal Ramifications of NIL Deals

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Since the NCAA lifted its restrictions in 2021, student-athletes have been able to profit from their name, image, and likeness (“NIL”), sparking a major shift in college athletics. Compensation for student-athletes has...more

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New Electronic Filing Option for Section 83(b) Elections

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On November 7, 2024, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released Form 15620, Section 83(b) Election (“Form 15620”), standardizing the requirements to make an election pursuant to Section 83(b) (“Section 83(b) Election”), with...more

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House Ways and Means to Crypto’s Rescue on Taxes?

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On July 16, 2025, the House Ways and Means Committee held a hearing on crypto taxation. Congress and the Administration did not address tax issues in the most recent Digital Asset legislation, as previously discussed here. ...more

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IRS Clarifies Income Tax Withholding and Reporting Obligations for Uncashed Retirement Checks

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When an employer (or the proper withholding agent, like a plan administrator) issues a retirement benefit, there is generally an obligation to withhold income tax on the payment and to report the payment on Form 1099-R....more

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IRS Clarifies that Failure to Cash Checks Does Not Affect Withholding or Reporting

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Revenue Ruling 2025‑15 (available here) provides guidance on withholding and reporting obligations when a plan participant or beneficiary fails to cash a distribution check and a replacement check is issued. As discussed...more

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IRS Issues Guidance on Uncashed Retirement Plan Checks

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The IRS has released Revenue Ruling 2025-15, which clarifies the federal tax withholding and reporting responsibilities of retirement plan administrators when a distribution check is issued but remains uncashed and a...more

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H.R.1 Ends Taxes on Tips & Overtime: Employer Guide

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On July 4, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed H.R.1—the One Big Beautiful Bill Act—into law following its narrow passage in the House of Representatives just days earlier. Touted as the Trump administration’s marquee...more

Freeman Law

Posts, Profits, & Penalties | Tax Law & Social Media | Part 4

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As discussed in Part 2, there are many ways social media creators earn income. Social media income, like all income, needs to be reported on federal tax returns....more

Paul Hastings LLP

Crypto Tax Update – April 2025

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In light of the approaching April 15 tax filing deadline, this week’s update highlights recent developments in U.S. federal tax policy that may impact crypto firms and crypto holders....more

Freeman Law

Posts, Profits, & Penalties | Tax Law & Social Media | Part 2

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Cristiano Ronaldo was 2024’s highest-earning Instagram influencer, receiving approximately $3.23 million per post. This jaw-dropping number is not the typical amount that Instagram influencers earn. In fact, on average,...more

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IRS Provides Tax Guidance Related to State-Run Paid Family and Medical Leave Programs

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On January 16, 2025, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) issued Revenue Ruling 2025-4 (the “Rev. Rul.”). The Rev. Rul. provides guidance on the federal tax treatment of contributions to and benefits paid under a state paid...more

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Treasury and IRS Finalize Disclosure Requirements for So-Called Related-Party “Basis-Shifting” Transactions

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The Department of the Treasury (“Treasury”) and the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) have released final regulations designating so-called “basis-shifting” transactions among related parties as “transactions of interest.”...more

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Taxation of Cryptocurrency and Similar Transactions

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Whether you’re an investor expanding your portfolio to include digital assets such as cryptocurrencies and tokens, a business that uses cryptocurrencies to engage in everyday transactions, or a crypto “miner," you need to...more

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