Is a pass-through entity tax right for you?
Ever since the Treasury Department paved the way for states to enact legislation to workaround the state and local tax deduction cap, more and more states have taken advantage of the opportunity. In late 2020, the IRS released a notice that more or less gave the green light to states for workaround legislation that, to […]
States given green light for SALT workaround
Since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, taxpayers have been limited to $10,000 of state taxes they can claim as itemized deductions. This state and local tax, or SALT, limitation has caused many people to pay more federal income taxes over the last couple years. In response, states have been looking for creative […]
10 things to know about the QBI deduction
Are you eligible to take the deduction for qualified business income (QBI)? Here are 10 facts about this valuable tax break, referred to as the pass-through deduction, QBI deduction or Section 199A deduction. It’s available to owners of sole proprietorships, single member limited liability companies (LLCs), partnerships and S corporations. It may also be claimed […]
More states enact SALT workarounds
New York and Georgia have now added to the growing number states enacting measures to work around the cap on state and local tax deductions. The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act placed a $10,000 cap on the deduction, which was a blow to residents in high tax states. Since TCJA was enacted, various states […]
IRS allows SALT cap workaround for pass-throughs
When the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was enacted in 2017, the $10,000 cap on state and local taxes deductions left residents in high tax states out in the cold. For example, many New Yorkers and Californians know it is not unusual for state income tax amounts to approach the cap from payroll deductions alone. […]