How to Be Eligible for Substantial Tax Savings as a Trader
There are tax advantages for traders who are eligible for trader tax status (TTS). This article provides an overview of how to qualify for TTS (no election is required): Automated trading systems can qualify for TTS, providing the trader is significantly involved ... Robert A. Green, CPA
Your Questions Answered
QUESTION #1: During tax year 2019, one of our firm’s business clients had a very successful year. The business is a general partnership and it provides consulting services. Pass-through income, and thus taxable income, was high enough that the qualified business incom... Alison Flores, JD
Understanding the Complexity and Confusion Over Internal Revenue Code Section 199A
The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) created a 20 percent qualified business income (QBI) deduction for non-C corporation businesses. On August 16, 2018, the IRS, as part of the rulemaking process inherent to administrative law, opened the proposed ... Christine Kuglin, EA, JD
The QBI Effect – §199A
This topic can easily occupy several hours. So, what is all the hype about? Qualified business income (QBI) qualifies a small business to deduct up to 20 percent off its net income. This is income that normally gets reported on Form 1040. This includes sole proprietors, andlords, farmers, p... Ben A. Tallman, EA, USTCP