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09.11.20 Payroll Tax Deferral

Payroll Tax Deferral

The most significant tax-related executive action is the “Memorandum on Deferring Payroll Tax Obligations in Light of the Ongoing COVID-19 Disaster.” Taxpayer be wary, this order does not revoke your […]

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Remote Workers and Nexus

Remote Workers and Nexus in 2020

COVID-19 has added several new tax challenges to everyone’s plate this year. One of the less commonly discussed problems has been the impact of the sudden increase of remote workers […]

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Podcast: The Hidden Hazards of the South Dakota vs. Wayfair Case

Podcast: The Impact of South Dakota vs. Wayfair

Paul Roth, principal and State and Local Tax expert at Blue & Co., sat down with the Ohio CPA Society to discuss the impact of the South Dakota vs. Wayfair […]

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Do I have a Hobby or a Legitimate Business?

Do I have a Hobby or a Legitimate Business?

For most individuals, a hobby is a great way to spend free time, and if you are fortunate, you might even make some money while enjoying your hobby. Determining whether your […]

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CARES Act Advanced Relief Payments FAQs

CARES Act Stimulus Payments FAQs

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act includes extensive provisions for providing massive fiscal relief to not just businesses, but individual Americans. One of the most immediate forms […]

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Qualified Improvement Property Guidance (Revenue Procedure 2020-25)

Qualified Improvement Property Guidance (Revenue Procedure 2020-25)

On April 17, 2020, the Treasury Department released additional guidance for taxpayers seeking to take advantage of recently passed legislation included in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act […]

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Additional Guidance on Deferral of Employment Tax Deposits and Payments under CARES Act

Additional Guidance on Deferral of Employment Tax Deposits and Payments under CARES Act

On Friday, April 10, 2020, the Internal Revenue Service offered some additional guidance to taxpayers who are benefiting from some of the relief provisions of the CARES Act. One such […]

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COVID-19 Response Updates from U.S. Treasury, Federal Reserve Board, & IRS

COVID-19 Response Updates from U.S. Treasury, Federal Reserve Board, & IRS

News comes fast in the rapidly-changing environment we all currently live in, and the U.S. Department of the Treasury is no exception. Last week, the Treasury and Federal Reserve Board […]

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Disaster Relief Payments to Employees Under IRC 139

Disaster Relief Payments to Employees Under Internal Revenue Code Section 139 (IRC 139)

In these unprecedented times in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, employees are likely incurring a variety of unplanned expenses, and employers may want to provide some financial assistance to […]

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Tax Filing Deadline Reminder to Non-Profit Organizations

Tax Filing Deadlines Have Been Extended for Not-For-Profit Organizations

This article was originally published on March 30th and is being updated as new information becomes available. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced on April 9, 2020, that informational tax […]

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Do your rental activities qualify you as a real estate professional for tax purposes?

Do your rental activities qualify you as a real estate professional for tax purposes?

By Alan Zgoda For Real Estate Professionals (REPs), two of the most important questions asked for tax purposes are, “Did I materially participate?” and “Is this a rental activity or […]

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Webinars

kentucky disaster relief

IRS Postpones Tax Deadline & Provides Disaster Relief for Kentucky

By Amy Sandlin, CPA, Tax Quality  The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced significant tax relief for individuals and businesses in Kentucky affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, and landslides […]

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passive real estate

Passive Real Estate: What You Need to Know

By: Lance Williams, CPA, Senior Manager, and Kimber Sutton, CPA, Senior Accountant at Blue & Co. Its March 1 and you are gathering your tax documents to drop off to […]

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QuickBooks Online: Important Changes to Year‑End 1099 and W2 Tax Forms for 2024

As we approach year end, please see the information below that outlines the new fee structure for 1099 and W-2 forms printed and mailed by Intuit’s QuickBooks. If you have […]

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Beneficial ownership information report

Beneficial Ownership Information Report –New 2024 Requirement

By Amy Sandlin, CPA, Tax Quality Control at Blue & Co. Tens of millions of businesses are estimated to be now required to file a Beneficial Ownership Information Report (“BOIR”) […]

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Ohio commercial activity tax

Major Changes to the Ohio Commercial Activity Tax May Reduce Your Business Taxes This Year

By Cayleb Reyes, Senior Accountant and Amy Sandlin, CPA, Tax Senior Manager at Blue & Co. Significant changes to the Ohio Commercial Activity Tax (“CAT”) will impact businesses this year, […]

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Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024: A Comprehensive Overview of Bipartisan Legislation

By Derek Gray, CPA, Director and Amy Sandlin, CPA, Senior Tax Manager at Blue & Co. A bipartisan bill drafted by House Ways and Means Chair Jason Smith (R-MO) and […]

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