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Staying Afloat in Tax Seas: Understanding the IRS’s Moratorium on ERC
Question: Should I even bother assisting my clients with filing new ERC claims? Answer: In light of the IRS's recent moratorium on processing new Employee Retention Credit (ERC) claims and the introduction of a withdrawal option for certain employers, it's understandable that you might be wondering whether to assist your clients with filing new claims. The answer, like a well-prepared tax return, is nuanced and deserves a detailed examination.
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Just How “Hot” Should IRC Section 751 Be?
Tax rules are generally designed with a purpose in mind. Most rules serve to define the tax base and tax rates. Many others serve a behavioral purpose to encourage or discourage certain activities. The focus of this article stems from tax rules that are a combination of favoring certain activity such as generation of capital gains, and a limitation on such gains for certain taxpayers, such as the so-called “hot assets” rule for partners under IRC Section 751, Unrealized Receivables and Inventory Items. While Section 751 has been in the tax law for decades, a new application of it was raised by both the IRS and California FTB. This article summarizes Rawat, TC Memo 2023-14, rev’d, No. 23-1142 (DC Cir., 2024), and FTB Legal Ruling 2022-02, and offers observations on their relevance to tax research and practice.
1099 K(ickstarter): Crowdfunding and Taxes
Astronomical expenses crop up more than ever in our economy. From medical bills, business startups, a long-cherished artistic project, it feels like things are harder to afford now than ever. But the internet has also helped create a revolutionary way to raise large amounts of money for some of these causes: crowdfunding. But what does that mean for when the Tax Man comes calling?
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