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The IRS has published a draft of the 2026 Form W-2, which incorporates above-the-line tax deductions for “qualified tips” and “qualified overtime compensation,” as recently established by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act....more
It’s no secret that spouses, particularly in bad times, may hide things from one another. In fact, there are bodies of cases involving such marital behavior. However, we’ve gotten another recent reminder that such attempts...more
U.S. expatriates should read IRS Publication 54 - Tax Guide for U.S. Citizens and Resident Aliens Abroad. This is a beneficial article published by the agency itself, detailing the unique and specific tax reporting...more
On July 4, 2025, President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law. While the legislation addresses broad economic and social issues, several provisions stand out for employers. From enhanced tax...more
New deduction - - Effective for 2025 (retroactive to January 1, 2025) through 2028, a deduction is allowed for qualified overtime compensation received during the taxable year...more
The President’s Working Group on Digital Asset Markets recently issued a detailed report, titled “Strengthening American Leadership in Digital Financial Technology,” recommending regulatory and legislative proposals to...more
Generally, gain or loss on the sale or exchange of a partnership interest is treated as capital gain or loss except to the extent of so-called "hot assets." Gain attributable to hot assets – generally unrealized receivables...more
The recently enacted One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the “Act”) introduces several significant amendments to the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) that directly affect U.S. employers and employees. Key provisions—particularly the...more
What do you need to know about the IRS and state tax complications of offshore investments? It is common to have international investments in your portfolio, not to mention business interests. How do you navigate the...more
On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” The Act established new above-the-line tax deductions for “qualified tips” and “qualified overtime compensation.” To facilitate...more
The IRS just dropped Revenue Ruling 2025-15, and while it’s not revolutionary, it’s a reminder that when it comes to uncashed distribution checks, constructive receipt still rules the day....more
Check out our summary of significant Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidance and relevant tax matters for July 12, 2025 – July 29, 2025. July 15, 2025: The IRS issued Revenue Ruling 2025-14, providing prescribed rates for...more
New federal tip and overtime deductions effective in 2025 require employers to reassess payroll, reporting and compliance practices across jurisdictions. The OBBBA introduces new federal deductions for qualified tips and...more
In a release that was fairly unsurprising in content, the Internal Revenue Service issued Revenue Ruling 2025-15 to address a payor’s tax withholding and reporting obligations with respect to stale and reissued retirement...more
Uncashed checks can be an administrative headache for retirement plans, potentially raising fiduciary and compliance concerns. Why?...more
On July 4, 2024, President Trump signed the “Big Beautiful Bill,” which contains two provisions that provide federal income tax deductions on both tips and overtime compensation beginning January 1, 2025, through December 31,...more
On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law. It includes two federal tax deductions for a portion of an eligible worker’s tips and overtime earnings. Effective for 2025 through...more
Under Section 508 of the Internal Revenue Code, churches, their integrated auxiliaries, and conventions or associations of churches are not required to apply for recognition as a tax-exempt organization under Section...more
In this ninth installment of my multi-part series on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the “Act”), I discuss provisions of the Act that may permit individual taxpayers to deduct the interest incurred with respect to their...more
Mistakes happen, including when it comes to reporting and paying taxes. And for taxpayers and their advisors, those mistakes can lead to costly consequences, as the Internal Revenue Code (“Code”) allows the Internal Revenue...more
As employers increasingly struggle with rising health plan costs, the IRS has provided some good news. Recently, the IRS announced that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) affordability threshold will increase to 9.96% of household...more
The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA), the sweeping, comprehensive budget legislation enacted on July 4, 2025, seeks to fulfill several key campaign promises of President Donald Trump. Among those promises, the OBBBA makes...more
Earlier this month, President Trump signed the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB) into law, which contains two key provisions that are likely to be very popular with employees. Those provisions provide federal income tax...more
The Administration’s “Big Beautiful Bill” includes a new overtime tax provision, broadly described as “No Tax on Overtime.” More accurately, the Bill allows an employee tax deduction of a portion of overtime payments, up to a...more
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