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Small businesses: There still may be time to cut your 2021 taxes!!
Don’t let the holiday rush keep you from considering some important steps to reduce your 2021 tax liability. You still have time to execute a few strategies. Purchase assets Thinking about buying new or used equipment, machinery or office equipment in the new year? Buy them and place them in service by December 31, and you can deduct 100% of the cost as bonus depreciation. Contact us for details on the 100% bonus depreciation break and exactly what types of assets qualify. Bonus depreciation is also available for certain building improvements. Before the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), bonus depreciation was available for two types of real property: land…
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IRS additional guidance addresses COBRA assistance under ARPA
In Notice 2021-46, the IRS recently issued additional guidance on the COBRA premium assistance provisions of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Under the ARPA, a 100% COBRA premium subsidy and additional COBRA enrollment rights are available to certain assistance eligible individuals (AEIs) during the period beginning on April 1, 2021, and ending on September 30, 2021 (the Subsidy Period). If your business is required to offer COBRA coverage, it’s important to mind the details of the subsidies and a related tax credit. Here are some highlights of the additional guidance: Extended coverage periods. An AEI whose original qualifying event was a reduction of hours or involuntary termination is generally eligible…
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5 Ways to Take Action on Accounts Receivable
No matter the size or shape of a business, one really can’t overstate the importance of sound accounts receivable policies and procedures. Without a strong and steady inflow of cash, even the most wildly successful company will likely stumble and could even collapse. If your collections aren’t as efficient as you’d like, consider these five ways to improve them: 1. Redesign your invoices. It may seem superficial, but the design of invoices really does matter. Customers prefer bills that are aesthetically pleasing and easy to understand. Sloppy or confusing invoices will likely slow down the payment process as customers contact you for clarification rather than simply remit payment. Of course, accuracy…
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IRS Sees Delays in Tax Refunds and Quarterly Payments
It’s safe to say it’s been a crazy year. And that holds true in the tax world as well. Tax deadlines have been extended and around every corner a new bill or stimulus is passed. So here at Roos & McNabb, we are working hard to keep you updated as soon as we find something out! Since Tax Day was moved from April 15th to May 17th we have seen across the board delays in State & Federal Tax Refunds, Quarterly Payments, and Stimulus Payments. You are not alone if you have not received your stimulus or tax refund. The IRS is holding approximately 29 million tax refunds that need to…