Happy New Year! It’s been a whirlwind these past few months – and with all of the potential tax changes weighing in the balance, you may be wondering what information you need to know. For your convenience, we’ve put together some highlights of what has happened on the tax front, and a sneak preview of […]
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As President-elect Donald Trump continues to fill cabinet positions, more and more information is emerging regarding policies and plans. Among the most eagerly anticipated are the details on the plans the Trump administration has for tax reform. While nothing is set in stone, and many changes may not go into effect until 2018 or later,
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Happy holidays! If your company hires temporary help during the busy weeks leading up to holidays, or if you hire seasonal workers at other times during the year, you may find yourself subject to the rules of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that govern “applicable large employers.” But there is an escape for many employers.
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The unexpected victory of Donald Trump in the 2016 Presidential election has experts scrambling to review his proposed changes to the federal tax laws. While nobody can predict with complete accuracy what adjustments Trump will attempt to make as President, or what Congress will agree to consider, a look at some of the ideas he
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With the holiday season rapidly approaching, now is the time many employers are addressing any seasonal gifts or bonuses they will be giving employees. You should be aware that the type and size of gift you give can affect both the company’s ability to deduct the cost, and the employee’s compensation liability for taxes. Let’s
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Have you started your holiday shopping yet? If you are a business that promotes itself by giving holiday gifts to clients or vendors, the tax law has some very Grinch-like rules about deducting the cost of the gifts you give during the holidays, or at any other time of year. The IRS publication 463 explains
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The Department of Labor’s (DOL) new overtime rules that more than doubles the salary threshold to determine who is eligible for overtime pay is being challenged in federal court by 21 states. The new regulations are scheduled to take effect nationwide in December 1, 2016. According to the Wall Street Journal, the Attorneys General in
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October 17 — Personal returns that received an automatic six-month extension must be filed today and any tax, interest, and penalties due must be paid. Electing large partnerships that received an additional six-month extension must file their Forms 1065-B today. If the monthly deposit rule applies, employers must deposit the tax for payments in September
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) estimates tax refund fraud will near $21 billion in 2016. To counteract rising threat, the IRS has put on a full court press to stop identity theft, using a combination of prevention, detection and victim assistance. The “Taxes. Security. Together.” awareness campaign is an effort to better inform taxpayers about
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Westwood, MA, April 4, 2013 – Movers, shakers and influencers in the New England merger & acquisition arena recently met to share ideas and make connections at a “DealMakers” event hosted by Gray, Gray & Gray Certified Public Accountants at their Westwood, MA offices. Buyers, sellers and M&A professionals discussed the current M&A market and
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