Misinformation, misinterpretations, and catastrophizing – much has been written these past few months about BOI (Beneficial Ownership Information), all coming from a range of voices, from tax professionals to politicians. There have been dire predictions of small business owners being ushered to jail for failing to file and fears of tax professionals rounded up for the unauthorized practice of law (UPL). Then there are those who mistakenly say BOI has been ruled unconstitutional and who reject any need to worry about it. That is profoundly wrong. Let’s look at the facts and put an end to all of this fearmongering.
The Tips Deduction and the Self-Employed: Potholes Everywhere
Jason Dinesen, CPA
By now, tax professionals and taxpayers are familiar with the fact that the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBBA) created a new tax deduction for tips received. What we want to look at in this article is — how do self-employed taxpayers handle this deduction?
