The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act made changes to excess business losses. This includes some changes that are retroactive and there may be opportunities for some businesses to file amended tax returns. If you hold an interest… Read More
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Taxes on Roth IRA Withdrawals Today
If you’re experiencing financial distress during the COVID-19 crisis, you might be thinking about tapping into your Roth IRA to improve your cash situation. But before withdrawing money from a Roth account, it’s important to understand the federal income tax… Read More
4 Layers of Nonqualified Roth IRA Withdrawals
Nonqualified Roth IRA withdrawals can occur for two reasons: The account owner isn’t yet 59½ and isn’t dead or disabled, or The account owner fails the five-year test. If you made several conversion contributions, you must use the first-in-first-out (FIFO)… Read More
Beware: Retirement Plan Loan Defaults Can Be Costly
Economic fallout from the COVID-19 crisis may cause some cash-strapped individuals to default on loans they’ve taken out from company qualified retirement plans, including 401(k) and profit-sharing plans. Defaulting on a plan loan will cause adverse tax and retirement-saving consequences…. Read More
SALT Deductions for Maryland Pass-Through Entity Owners
During the 2020 Session of the Maryland General Assembly, Senate Bill 523 was passed, which authorized pass-through entities (PTEs) to elect to be taxed at the entity level for state income taxes. The bill took effect on July 1, 2020…. Read More
Prior-Law Kiddie Tax Rates Retroactively Reinstated
Do your children or grandchildren receive unearned income from investments? Federal tax law contains provisions that are designed to prevent high-net-worth individuals from shifting investment income to children and young adults in lower tax brackets to minimize the family’s overall… Read More
The Possible Tax Consequences of PPP Loans
If your business was fortunate enough to get a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan taken out in connection with the COVID-19 crisis, you should be aware of the potential tax implications. PPP basics The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security… Read More
Paid Family and Medical Leave Under the Families First Act
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (a.k.a. Families First Act) requires that small to medium-sized businesses provide paid leave to employees affected by COVID-19 through two provisions: the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act and the Emergency Family and Medical Leave… Read More
Avoid Penalties on Early Retirement Plan Account Withdrawals
Economic fallout from the COVID-19 crisis may cause some cash-strapped individuals to default on loans they’ve taken out from company qualified retirement plans, including 401(k) and profit-sharing plans. Defaulting on a plan loan will cause adverse tax and retirement-saving consequences…. Read More