Tag Archive for: Business

Tax Implications | Working from home & collecting unemployment

Are you fortunate to be working from home because of the pandemic? Or have you lost your job and collecting unemployment due to COVID-19? Both of these situations could have tax implications.

Thank you – What a Busy Season!

We hope this message finds you in good health and wellness as we continue to navigate through this uncertain and challenging times.

Homebuyers: Can you deduct seller-paid points?

Homes have always been the foundation of our lives, but due to the pandemic, it is even more true that THERE IS NO PLACE LIKE HOME.

Tax Saving Opportunity – Excess Business Losses

Did you know that the CARES Act temporarily suspends the excess business loss (EBL) restrictions for individuals?

Can’t pay your income taxes on time?

What happens if you (or someone you know) can’t pay taxes on time?

What qualifies as a “coronavirus-related distribution” from a retirement plan?

Have you been thinking about taking a distribution from your retirement plan? Many people have been contemplating whether they should or shouldn’t take advantage of this provision in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

Tax Tips – Good records are the key to tax deductions and trouble-free IRS audits

Many of you owning small business, start- up companies or plan to start up a company during this crazy time, you may be wondering how important record keeping is to your business.

Exceptional service during the current pandemic

Here at Encore we continue to focus on providing exceptional client and tax services, even during the pandemic.

IRA account value down? It might be a good time for a Roth conversion

Many people are wondering what they can do to cope with the current financial situation that is occurring due to the coronavirus (COVID – 19) pandemic. One area that you may want to take a look at are your retirement accounts.
The tax code provides a credit to purchasers of qualifying plug-in electric drive motor vehicles including passenger vehicles and light trucks. The credit is equal to $2,500 plus an additional amount, based on battery capacity, that can’t exceed $5,000.

COVID-19 makes favorable changes to “qualified improvement property” – 100% bonus now or retroactive!

Although electric vehicles (or EVs) are a small percentage of the cars on the road today, they’re increasing in popularity all the time. And if you buy one, you may be eligible for a federal tax break.

The tax code provides a credit to purchasers of qualifying plug-in electric drive motor vehicles including passenger vehicles and light trucks. The credit is equal to $2,500 plus an additional amount, based on battery capacity, that can’t exceed $5,000.