Insights by Author: Abel Barragan

Expanded Sec. 152 for Dependents

September 10, 2019

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act broadened the Child Tax Credit and introduced some big changes…

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The Impact of Tax Reform on Alimony

August 17, 2018

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has turned the tax code upside down on alimony, especially…

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IRS Releases 2018 Pension Plan Contribution Limits

December 21, 2017

A new year brings new changes. The Internal Revenue Service recently announced updated pension plan contribution…

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A New Twist on an Old Scam

September 28, 2017

As many are aware, tax scams are on the uptick. What you may not know is…

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Construction Companies Go Green

June 9, 2017

The construction industry has discovered that greening its energy sources with renewable energy initiatives is good…

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New Deadline and Increased Penalties for Forms 1099 and W-2

December 9, 2016

The IRS is getting stricter on filing deadlines for information returns and have increased penalties for…

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IRS Announces Various Tax Benefit Increases for 2016

December 29, 2015

For tax year 2016, the IRS recently announced many annual inflation adjustments. IRS Revenue Procedure 2015-53…

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The CARES Act: Big Changes to Retirement Plans

Let’s talk retirement planning. How should retirement accounts be handled after the big changes seen in ...
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May 7 Deadline for Big Businesses

The Treasury Department is granting safe harbor to large and public companies that voluntarily return stimulus ...
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The CARES Act: An Overview for Individuals

The CARES Act provides some big wins for individual taxpayers who are in need of an ...
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The CARES Act: An Overview for Businesses

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law on Friday, March ...
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Income Tax Relief in Response to COVID-19 Outbreak

On March 20, 2020, the IRS extended the federal tax filing deadline to July 15, 2020, ...
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Reporting Requirements for Video Game Currency

Amid school and business closures, some gamers may be increasing their screen time and raking in ...
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IRS Released Guidance on Meal and Entertainment Expense Deductions

In recently-proposed regulations, the IRS states that, in general, taxpayers can deduct 50% of the ordinary food ...
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Is a Donor-Advised Fund Right for You?

Donor-advised funds (DAFs) have grown in popularity over the past decade. According to the National Philanthropic Trust ...
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The SECURE Act: Key Takeaways and Strategies to Consider

Over the past few years, we have seen some of the greatest shifts in tax legislation. ...
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Tax Tips for Law Firms

Whether you're a partner or an associate in a law firm, the IRS has rules that ...
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Tax Deductions from Land Donations Under Scrutiny

The IRS announced that they will be keeping a watchful eye on certain land donation deals ...
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IRS Establishes No Clawback Rule on Gifts and Estates

‘Tis the season for giving! In a recent announcement, the IRS presented the highly-anticipated final regulations ...
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