Brixey & Meyer Blog

 The Internal Revenue Service issued the 2019 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes. 

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The reality of tax reform and its effects on current year income and deductions will soon be evident as we move into the 2018 tax filing season. Though questions remain, there are steps which can be taken prior to year-end to take full advantage of the new provisions and avoid some of the pitfalls. We've compiled some of those steps for both individuals and business owners.  You can download those below. 

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Background on South Dakota vs. Wayfair

Earlier this summer, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in the landmark case South Dakota vs. Wayfair that the "physical presence test" for determining if a seller is required to administer sales taxes is “incorrect.” States may now legally require sellers to administer sales taxes, even if the seller has no in-state physical presence.

The case is a momentous development in the debate over the digital economy’s responsibility for the collection of sales tax. As companies increasingly conduct business across state lines, how states and the federal government craft tax legislation that addresses the evolving definition of “nexus” significantly impacts all taxpayers—including manufacturers.

While many states offer manufacturers generous sales tax exemptions on certain equipment and machinery purchases, the industry is now faced with new sales/use tax rules that impact both purchase and sale transactions. The Wayfair decision has important business implications manufacturers can’t afford to ignore—lest they wind up with a hefty tax bill they didn’t plan for.

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On Wednesday of last week, the IRS issued long awaited guidance clarifying that taxpayers may generally continue to deduct 50% of the food and beverage expenses associated with operating their trade or business, despite changes to the meal and entertainment expense deduction under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

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The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act made significant changes with respect to the deductibility of business meal and entertainment expenses.  One of the biggest changes is the deductibility of entertainment expenses.

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The Internal Revenue Bulletin 2018-10 was released March 5, and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) described changes to the limit on health savings accounts (HSAs) as prescribed by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. 

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We are so excited to introduce you to Angie!  She is a Senior Manager in the Tax Services group  making things happen in Cincinnati on the daily!   

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Our team has prepared a summary of key provisions from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“Act”) which became law December 22, 2017.  

 

Please click HERE to view those provisions. 

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President Trump has signed into law a massive tax-cut bill.

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Even though the specter of tax reform is looming large and it appears that a bill will be passed before year-end, most of the new provisions will not be effective until 2018. 

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