The IRS just released a new set of proposed regulations on April 17, 2019 regarding investments in Opportunity Zones. The newly minted Section 1400Z-2 of the IRC allows for deferral of capital gains if they are subsequently invested in a designated “Opportunity Zone” and these proposed regulations provide additional guidance for taxpayers on how to decipher the code.
The IRS just released a new set of proposed regulations on April 17, 2019 regarding investments in Opportunity Zones. The newly minted Section 1400Z-2 of the IRC allows for deferral of capital gains if they are subsequently invested in a designated “Opportunity Zone” and these proposed regulations provide additional guidance for taxpayers on how to decipher the code.
At the beginning of 2019 Harris CPAs, in conjunction with CICPAC and PAS, Inc., published a survey reporting the 2018 national salary levels for 3 key positions in the construction industry. The salaries for these positions, which were Senior Project Managers, Senior Estimators, and Controllers, were further categorized by revenue thresholds for the companies surveyed. Finally, mean and median averages were calculated/identified for each revenue category.
Missing deadlines for deposits on employee benefit plan participants retirement accounts—even by a couple of days—can carry significant penalties. Our latest blog more clearly defines the requirements and how to avoid significant penalties
As we enter 2019, a variety of forces are at play. The IRS will continue to release additional guidance on provisions introduced via tax reform, the future of U.S. trade policy is uncertain and interest rates will likely rise again.
The proposal would allow unaffiliated businesses in various industries, but with common economic interests, to join together and create a retirement plan for all employees under a single administrator.
If your partnership is audited and you don’t already have a “partnership representative” designated, the IRS has the power to designate a representative for you. Find out what role this person plays and how to keep that decision in your hands on our latest blog!
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has made sweeping changes to the Tax Code with most of its provisions being effective for the 2018 tax year. By now, most of the major changes have been gone over in excruciating detail, however there seems to be one thing that hasn’t been talked about much: Opportunity Zone Funds. What Are They? Opportunity …
The audit committee plays a critical role in providing oversight of the organization’s governance, risk management, and internal control practices. The Audit Committee Charter outlines the authority, role and responsibilities of the members. Following these 5 suggestions can help transform your good audit committee to a great audit committee. — Kevin Congo, Harris CPAs The quality and completeness of the …
In the wake of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act effective on January 1st, 2018, crucial changes to the tax laws has already affected individual and business taxpayers based on income levels. The IRS has published a new guidance on the deduction of business meals and entertainment expenses on October 3rd. History of Business Meals and Entertainment Expenses Deductibility Prior to …
