Insights by Author: Gisela Rodriguez

Child Tax Credit Advances Start July 15

July 9, 2021

On July 15, 2021, the IRS will start sending monthly child tax credit payments to qualifying…

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When is My Capital Gains Rate 0%?

July 16, 2020

With a tax planning opportunity for just about everything, seeking to pay 0% on capital gains…

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The CARES Act: An Overview for Individuals

April 2, 2020

The CARES Act provides some big wins for individual taxpayers who are in need of an…

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Corporations Receive Tax Clarity for Offshore Profits

July 25, 2019

The IRS released highly-anticipated clarity for multinational corporations on how U.S. tax will be calculated on…

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DOL Revisits Overtime Rule in Proposal

April 23, 2019

On March 7, the Department of Labor (DOL) released a proposed rule that would raise the…

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Top 7 Last-Minute Tax Strategies

December 21, 2018

There’s still time left in the year to make some last-minute tax moves. If you are…

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Blended Federal Income Tax Rate for Corporations with Fiscal Year

June 17, 2018

In a recent release by the Internal Revenue Service, corporations operating on a fiscal year that…

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Tax Relief in a Federally-Declared Disaster Area

January 22, 2018

On January 2, the President declared a major natural disaster for those areas affected by the…

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Social Security Changes in 2017

July 17, 2017

The Social Security Administration released a few changes to the program making an impact in 2017.…

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New Overtime Rule Put On Hold by Federal Injunction

January 11, 2017

A recent ruling by U.S. District Judge Mazzant has put a nationwide hold on the Department…

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May 6, 2020

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 4, 2020

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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April 2, 2020

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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April 2, 2020

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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March 20, 2020

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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March 17, 2020

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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March 11, 2020

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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March 3, 2020

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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February 21, 2020

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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January 31, 2020

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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January 16, 2020

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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December 23, 2019

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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