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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
The National Taxpayer Advocate has released her Fiscal Year 2026 Objectives Report to Congress, a statutorily-required annual report outlining the objectives of the Office of the Taxpayer Advocate for the upcoming fiscal...more
On March 20, 2025, the IRS updated its guidance to employers that claimed the employee retention credit (ERC). The updated guidance materially differs from prior IRS guidance of how and when employers should report the income...more
As mandatory State paid family leave and paid family and medical leave (collectively “PFML”) programs have significantly expanded and proliferated in recent years, participating employers and employees have been faced with a...more
The wildfires moving through Southern California have destroyed communities and displaced countless individuals....more
Annual Reporting on ISO/ESPP Transactions - As originally discussed in our December 16, 2010 blog article, the IRS issued final regulations in 2009 under Section 6039 of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”) that require...more
With the holiday season officially upon us, the Dollars and Sense team wants to make sure you maximize your giving and gifting! For so many businesses, and business owners, this time of year also means employer festivities,...more
As we approach the holiday season, many employers consider giving employees a gift as a token of appreciation. What employers may not consider is whether those gifts create taxable income to employees....more
Classic Domino’s ads warned to “Avoid the Noid.” Recently, the plaintiff’s bar has been the Noid for pizzerias and similar restaurants. These employers typically pay delivery drivers minimum wage, minus a tip credit, and...more
To celebrate the holiday season, this post highlights the tax consequences of employer-sponsored holiday perks such as gift cards, turkeys, hams and gift baskets. Under the current tax rules, employers may give infrequent low...more
For the first time since the enactment of the False Claims Amendment Act of 2020, the DC Attorney General’s (AG’s) Office has used its new tax enforcement powers to pursue an alleged personal income tax deficiency. This...more
Presented below is our summary of significant Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidance and relevant tax matters for the week of August 1, 2022 – August 5, 2022...more
As we continue to face growing concerns because of the nationwide impact of COVID-19, taxpayers should be mindful of the potential impacts that the continued rise in telecommuting may have on their state personal income tax...more
Hiring and employing family members is common in the realm of family businesses. An important thing to remember is that most family employees are treated in the same manner as any other employee for federal tax purposes,...more
Generally, an employer is required to deduct and withhold Federal Insurance Contribution Act taxes (“FICA”), Federal Unemployment Tax Act taxes (“FUTA”), and income tax withholding from its employee’s wages and is separately...more
It is tax season once again, and with it comes an increased threat of phishing scams targeting human resources and payroll personnel. In 2016, the IRS alerted employers to a then-emerging email phishing scheme in which...more
The recently enacted Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the Act) contains a largely unnoticed provision worth the attention of human resources professionals and legal counsel who draft and implement settlement agreements and releases of...more
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY - 1. Cybersecurity threats. Cybersecurity preparedness is essential in 2018 as the risk of, and associated adverse impact of, breaches continue to rise. The past year redefined the upward bounds of the...more
Limited liability companies (LLCs) have become the fastest-growing entity choice for businesses in recent years. LLCs provide flexibility in operations and distributions. However, to the surprise of many businesspeople, if an...more