Ken Berry, JD
CPA Practice Advisor Tax Correspondent
Ken Berry, Esq., is a nationally-known writer and editor specializing in tax and financial planning matters. During a career of more than 35 years, he has served as managing editor of a publisher of content-based marketing tools and vice president of an online continuing education company in the financial services industry. As a freelance writer, Ken has authored thousands of articles for a wide variety of newsletters, magazines and other periodicals, emphasizing a sense of wit and clarity.
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New Tax Rules for Business Meals: Food for Thought
The IRS recently provided clarification concerning food and beverage deductions. The IRS says that a 50% deduction is allowed for food and beverage expenses if the following conditions are met...
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IRS Cancels Postcard-Sized Income Tax Return
Proponents of tax simplification have bandied about the idea for a postcard-type 1040 for years. It came closer to fruition when the massive Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) was enacted at the end of 2017. Supporters of the legislation, including ...
Taxpayer Advocate Olson Delivers Her Final Report
The report says that poor taxpayer service remains the biggest challenge taxpayers face in dealing with the IRS. For example, during this tax filing season IRS telephone assistors answered just 25% of taxpayer calls enterprise-wide.
Coping With the New Business Interest Deduction Limit
TCJA Update Part 1: IRS Clarifies Tax Treatment for SALT Refunds
Starting in 2018, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) put taxpayers on a strict tax diet for state and local taxes (SALT). Essentially, it limits the total deduction to $10,000 a year under a provision scheduled to last through 2025.
Technology
Congress Makes Improvements at the IRS
Congress has just passed comprehensive new legislation designed to improve IRS efficiency and provide more taxpayer protections. President Trump is expected to sign the bill into law shortly.
The Tax Blotter: June 4, 2019
With the summer coming up soon, your small business clients may arrange to have their teenaged kids work for the firm instead of lounging around the pool. This can provide ta advantages for bot the family and the business.
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IRS Denies Wesley Snipes' Offer in Compromise
Snipes still owed $23.5 million in back taxes when he was set free. In order to resolve his tax debt, the actor made an OIC of $850,000, or about 4% of the amount he owed.
TIGTA Reports on Worker Classifications in Gig Economy
Advisory
Workers Need to Double Check Payroll Withholding
Generally, employees can satisfy their annual tax obligations by having enough tax withheld from their paychecks during the course of the year. However, if you fail to pay enough tax, including both withholding and any quarterly installments, the IRS ...
Sales Tax
4 States Sue IRS and Treasury Over $10,000 Local Tax Deduction Limit
The provision in the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) limiting itemized deductions for state and local taxes – known by the acronym of SALT – remains a sticky issue months after enactment of the law. Now four states along the eastern seaboard ...