Jul 30, 2018 | Nonprofits
Auctions have long been lucrative fundraising events for not-for-profits. But these events come with some tax compliance responsibilities, including written acknowledgments for donated items and substantiation for winning bidders. Acknowledging item donations If you...
Jul 23, 2018 | Individuals
Because donations to charity of cash or property generally are tax deductible (if you itemize), it only seems logical that the donation of something even more valuable to you — your time — would also be deductible. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. Donations of time...
Jul 16, 2018 | Small Business
For small businesses, managing payroll can be one of the most arduous tasks. Adding to the burden earlier this year was adjusting income tax withholding based on the new tables issued by the IRS. But it’s crucial not only to withhold the appropriate taxes — including...
Jul 9, 2018 | Small Business
You’ve probably heard about the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision allowing state and local governments to impose sales taxes on more out-of-state online sales. The ruling in South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc. is welcome news for brick-and-mortar retailers, who felt...
Jul 2, 2018 | Small Business
For tax years beginning in 2018 and beyond, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) created a flat 21% federal income tax rate for C corporations. Under prior law, C corporations were taxed at rates as high as 35%. The TCJA also reduced individual income tax rates, which...