Tax Topics

Glen E. Frost, Managing Partner The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) introduced Qualified Opportunity Zones (QOZ),1created to stimulate economic and property development in low-income communities in order to reduce poverty and increase employment. The program is immensely attractive to investors, because those who invest in QOZs using Qualified Opportunity Funds (QOFs) and […]

On March 23, 2018, the IRS issued IR-2018-71, reminding taxpayers that they must report income from virtual currency transactions on their income tax returns. The IRS defined virtual currency as “a digital representation of value that functions in the same manner as a country’s traditional currency.” The IRS emphasized that, as with any other property […]

Eli S. Noff, Esq. CPA, Partner The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 created new Internal Revenue Code (IRC)§199A. Undoubtedly, the new section provides a significant tax break to flow-through entities and structures. Under this new section, subject to certain limitations, taxpayers (excluding C corporations) may be able to deduct up to 20% of […]

Glen E. Frost, Esq., CPA, Managing Partner Donald Trump has proposed to make several tax changes when he enters office in January, 2017. It is important to examine the possible tax changes that could result from the new plan so that taxpayers are aware of the potential advantages and disadvantages the new tax plan may […]

A stretch IRA is an estate planning strategy that extends the life of an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) by allowing the original beneficiary to distribute the assets to a designated second generation beneficiary. This strategy allows the IRA to be passed on from generation to generation while extending its tax-deferred growth for years or decades […]

Glen E. Frost, Esq., CPA, Managing Partner For many years, the persistent call for change in the taxation of American corporations and individuals abroad has gone unanswered. However, the current administration’s actions, suggest the very real possibility of new tax rules, sooner rather than later. Indeed, assuming no major legislative disturbance or some catastrophe, such […]

On April 5, 2018, the Chief Counsel’s Office provided advice in Notice CC-2018-005 to Chief Counsel attorneys who handle I.R.C. §7345 passport actions. The Chief Counsel’s Office detailed both the certification and reversal processes for “seriously delinquent taxpayers,” as well as the procedures for the judicial review of certifications. Lastly, the Notice indicates that since […]

Glen E. Frost, Managing Partner The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers a passive activity as any activity involving the conduct of a trade or business in which the taxpayer does not materially participate.1Rental activity is considered a per se passive activity, regardless of the taxpayer’s participation level, unless the taxpayer can demonstrate that he or […]

As cryptocurrency continues to inspire global awareness and dialogue, the news in the US has mostly focused on its regulation as a commodity; however, very recently, states like Arizona and Georgia are on the brink of recognizing Bitcoin, and its kin, as currency–allowing people to pay their tax bill with it. While neither state has […]

This article looks at four tax return “red flags” that supposedly trigger audits and whether they actually do. Whenever tax season rolls around, articles quickly pop up on social media and on online news sites about how tax filers could inadvertently increase their risk of an audit. While some of this advice is true, much […]