Entries by Jeff

New Tax Rule Affecting People Who Use Venmo, Paypal Or Other Payment Apps Put On Hold

IRS announces delay for implementation of $600 reporting threshold for third-party payment platforms’ Forms 1099-K From renting spare rooms and vacation homes to car rides or using a bike…name a service or a craft & handmade item marketplace and it’s probably available through the gig economy which is proliferating through many digital platforms like Uber, […]

Starting January 1, 2024 – Banks & Financial Institutions To Report Beneficial Ownership Information Of Entity Accountholders

The Federal government in its efforts to crack down on illicit finance and enhance transparency on September 29, 2022 issued a final ruling establishing a beneficial ownership information reporting requirement, pursuant to the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). This rule will require most corporations, limited liability companies, and other entities created in or registered to do business in the […]

California Continues Applying Pressure On Delinquent Taxpayers To Pay

Like the Federal government, State governments also enforce collection of taxes.  California is unique in the structure of its tax system. Most States operate under a single tax agency. The Federal government uses a single tax agency called the IRS. But California has three tax agencies! They are the Franchise Tax Board (“FTB”), California Department […]

IRS Criminal Investigation Division Releases Its 2022 Annual Report

On November 3, 2022 the IRS released the Criminal Investigation Division’s (CI) annual report, highlighting significant successes and criminal enforcement actions taken in fiscal year ending September 30, 2022.  The IRS noted that a key achievement was the identification of over $31 billion in tax fraud and other financial crimes. In issuing this report IRS Commissioner Chuck […]

IRS Providing Tax Relief For Victims in Federal Declared Disaster Areas

Did you miss the October 17, 2022 tax return filing deadline? Areas with a new filing deadline of February 15, 2023, include: Florida, Puerto Rico, North Carolina, South Carolina, Areas in Alaska identified under FEMA’s Major Disaster Declaration 4672 and Hinds County, Mississippi. The IRS announced on October 5, 2022 that Hurricane Ian victims throughout both North Carolina and […]

California Franchise Tax Board Provides Tax Relief For Hurricane Ian Victims

The California Franchise Tax Board (“FTB”) announced on October 6, 2022 special state tax relief for taxpayers and businesses affected by Hurricane Ian. Taxpayers and businesses in presidentially declared disaster areas are granted an extension to Feb. 15, 2023, to file California tax returns on 2021 income and make any tax payments that would have been due […]