by groupm7 | May 29, 2025 | Blog
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed its budget reconciliation bill, dubbed The One, Big, Beautiful Bill. Among other things, the sweeping bill would eliminate clean vehicle credits by the end of 2025 in most cases. If you’ve been pondering the purchase...
by groupm7 | May 29, 2025 | Blog
The gig economy offers flexibility, autonomy and a way to earn income, but it also comes with tax obligations that can catch many workers off guard. Whether you’re driving for a rideshare service, delivering food, selling products online or offering local services...
by groupm7 | May 29, 2025 | Blog
Many businesses turn to independent contractors to help manage costs, especially during times of staffing shortages and inflation. If you’re among them, ensuring these workers are properly classified for federal tax purposes is crucial. Misclassifying employees as...
by groupm7 | May 19, 2025 | Blog
The month-end close is a pain point for many small to midsize businesses. While internal accounting teams often aim to wrap up the close within three days, a recent survey found that half the respondents actually take six days or longer to close the books. What can...
by groupm7 | May 19, 2025 | Blog
For federal income tax purposes, the general rule is that rental real estate losses are passive activity losses (PALs). An individual taxpayer can generally deduct PALs only to the extent of passive income from other sources, if any. For example, if you have positive...
by groupm7 | May 19, 2025 | Blog
If you’ve recently received a settlement or award from a lawsuit, or you’re expecting one, you may be wondering how the IRS views this money. Will you need to pay taxes on it? The short answer: It depends on the type of damages you received. Understanding the basic...
