There have been many tax changes that impact filers during this year's tax filing season. We will be sharing as much information as possible to make this season simpler for you. Today, we share about changes that have been made for alimony rules, and how they may apply to your situation. For payments required under divorce or separation instruments that are executed after Dec. 31, 2018, the deduction for alimony payments is eliminated. Recipients of affected alimony payments will no longer have to include them in taxable income. The above rules for alimony payments also apply to payments that are required under divorce or separation instruments that are modified after Dec. 31, 2018, if the modification specifically states that the Read More...
There’s a New Employer Tax Credit for Paid Family and Medical Leave
There's a New Employer Tax Credit for Paid Family and Medical Leave Available for 2018 and 2019. The IRS announced today that they have published detailed guidance regarding the new Employer Credit for Paid Family and Medical Leave for tax years 2018 and 2019 enacted by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Eligible employers who provide paid family and medical leave to their employees may qualify for the credit. In addition, eligible employers who set up a qualifying paid family leave program or amend an existing program by December 31, 2018 will be eligible to claim the credit retroactive to the beginning of the employer’s 2018 tax year for qualifying leave already provided. Wages paid by third party payers such as insurance companies Read More...