H2R CPA Blog

IRS eases Schedules K-2 and K-3 filing requirements for 2021

The IRS has announced additional relief for pass-through entities required to file two new tax forms — Schedules K-2 and K-3 — for the 2021 tax year. Certain domestic partnerships and S corporations won’t be required to file the schedules, which are intended to make it easier for partners and shareholders to find information related to “items … Read more

Steven M. Dotterer Promoted to Director, Business Valuation & Litigation Support

H2R CPA announced that Steven M. Dotterer, JD, MBA, CVA, was promoted to Director, Business Valuation & Litigation Support, effective January 1, 2022. In his new role, Steve oversees the day-to-day operations of H2R CPA’s Business Valuation & Litigation Support department. He will continue working closely with Alex M. Kindler, CPA/ ABV/ CFF/ PFS, CVA, … Read more

New payment app tax reporting requirements for businesses

If you run a business and accept payments through third-party networks such as Zelle, Venmo, Square or PayPal, you could be affected by new tax reporting requirements that take effect for 2022. They don’t alter your tax liability, but they could add to your recordkeeping burden, as well as the number of tax-related documents you … Read more

Sara Beauseigneur Promoted to Audit Director, Employee Benefit Plans

H2R CPA announced that Sara Beauseigneur, CPA, MBA, was promoted to Audit Director, Employee Benefit Plans, effective January 1, 2022. In her new role, Sara will manage all of the firm’s Employee Benefit Plan client services, including audits, accounting and compliance. She will work closely in conjunction with H2R CPA’s Accounting & Assurance partners to … Read more

IRS Guidance on Retroactive Termination of ERC

by Phillip D. Zlokas, CPA, Tax Director As discussed in the blog post entitled ‘Changes to the Employee Retention Credit’ (November 17, 2021), the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) retroactively terminated the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) as of September 30, 2021. At the time of the termination, there had been no guidance provided relative … Read more

Tax Proposals Included in the Build Back Better Act

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a crucial part of President Biden’s agenda by a vote of 220-213 on November 19. The Build Back Better Act (BBBA) includes numerous provisions related to areas ranging from health care, climate change and immigration to education, social programs and, of course, taxes. Impact on the deficit The House vote … Read more

Changes to the Employee Retention Credit

by Phillip D. Zlokas, CPA, Tax Director On November 15, 2021, President Biden signed into law the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). As part of this legislation, certain changes were made to the Employee Retention Credit (ERC). The ERC was originally enacted in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act in March … Read more

Year-end tax planning for businesses in light of potential tax law changes

The end of the tax year is fast approaching for many businesses, but their ability to engage in traditional year-end planning may be hampered by the specter of looming tax legislation. The budget reconciliation bill, dubbed the Build Back Better Act (BBBA), is likely to include provisions affecting the taxation of businesses — although its … Read more

2022 cost-of-living adjustments and year-end tax planning

The IRS recently issued its 2022 cost-of-living adjustments for more than 60 tax provisions. With inflation up significantly this year, mainly due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many amounts increased considerably over 2021 amounts. As you implement 2021 year-end tax planning strategies, be sure to take these 2022 adjustments into account. Also, keep in mind that, … Read more

Tax-related provisions in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

Almost three months after it passed the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), better known as the bipartisan infrastructure bill. While the bulk of the law is directed toward massive investment in infrastructure projects across the country, a handful of noteworthy tax provisions are tucked … Read more