On March 27th, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) was put into effect, which will provide taxpayers and businesses significant tax and non-tax relief during these unprecedented times. Individuals and businesses should remain informed about the tax and non-tax implications of the legislation and The CARES Act. WHAT INDIVIDUALS CAN EXPECTIf
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Does the CARES Act Create a New Standard of Who is an Employee?
Does the CARES Act Create a New Standard of Who is an Employee? Congress recently based CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act) in an effort to ameliorate the effects COVID-19 has had on the economy. Millions of workers have found themselves “out of a job” in recent weeks because of the Coronavirus. Many
Coronavirus COVID-19 and Taxes
Coronavirus COVID-19 and Taxes. The first reported cases of Coronavirus (COVID 19) in the United States happen to coincide with income tax filing season. For tax people like us, Coronavirus COVID-19 and taxes begs the question, how will Coronavirus affect the taxes of individuals and businesses? This article will be based on the laws currently
WOULD A QUALIFIED OPPORTUNITY ZONE HELP US?
What is a Qualified Opportunity Zone? Created by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Acts, Qualified Opportunity Zones (QOZ) were designed to incentivize investment and assist in economic development in low-income communities throughout the United States and its territories. So, what is an opportunity zone? These zones are economically distressed communities throughout the country with
Part B of the ABC Test for AB5
AB5 created a three-part test business must generally pass in order for it to classify a worker as an independent contractor under California Law. Part B of the Dynamex or ABC test is whether the worker “performs work that is outside the usual course of the hiring entity’s business.” Part B of the ABC Test
New Argument for Contesting the Trust Fund Recovery Penalty
Employers are responsible for withholding income and employment taxes from their employees. These taxes are referred to as trust fund taxes because the employer is only holding the money for the employee to pay the IRS. When an employer fails to withhold the money and pay it to the IRS, individuals who are “responsible” and
RJS LAW AB5 Knowledge Center
RJS LAW AB5 Knowledge Center is here to inform you. The California Legislature recently enacted AB5, a law that will have far reaching effects for California businesses and workers. AB5 makes it more difficult for many, but not necessarily all California businesses, to treat their workers as independent contractors as opposed to employees. The ABC’s
International Tax Attorneys
International Tax Matters International tax matters are uniquely complicated. Whether you live in the United States and owe taxes abroad, you live overseas and owe reporting or payment obligations to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), or you are dealing with an investigation or enforcement matter under the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) or any
Who is Eligible for the California Sales Tax Exemption?
Who is Eligible for the California Sales Tax Exemption? California is among the majority of states that have a sales tax, and sales tax applies to most types of product sales. However, there are a number of exceptions, and these exceptions can apply either: (i) based on the type of product being sold; or, (ii)
California Income Tax Brackets
California Tax Rate It is the holiday season; and, while that means different things for different people, there is one thing that all U.S. residents share in common this time of year: It is time to start thinking about your California income tax returns. Learn more about California income tax brackets. California residents have to