It has been a year since President Trump signed into law the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). As outlined below, these sweeping new tax provisions are complex and extra time and resources are required to ensure we properly report each applicable tax situation. Tax Forms Have Changed and/or Have Additional Schedules. To accommodate the many changes […]
Read More
The Treasury Department and the IRS have issued final regulations and three related pieces of guidance, implementing the new and very complicated qualified business income (QBI) deduction (section 199A deduction). The new QBI deduction, created by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) allows many owners of sole proprietorships, partnerships, S corporations, trusts, or estates to […]
Read MoreDespite the government shutdown, the IRS has confirmed that it will process tax returns beginning Jan. 28, 2019, and provide refunds to taxpayers as scheduled. “We are committed to ensuring that taxpayers receive their refunds notwithstanding the government shutdown. I appreciate the hard work of the employees and their commitment to the taxpayers during this […]
Read More
1099 FORMS ARE NOT OPTIONAL – THEY’RE REQUIRED BY LAW- Werdann DeVito LLC wanted to provide this reminder to ensure that you meet your obligation for all 2018 payments to unincorporated individuals and businesses of $600 or more (rents, services, prizes, attorney fees, etc.). The IRS is increasingly focusing their attention in this area since it […]
Read More
The New Jersey Tax Amnesty program begins Nov. 15, 2018, and ends Jan. 15, 2019. During this period, taxpayers have the opportunity to file past tax returns and/or pay back taxes along with half of the interest due and no penalties as of Nov. 1, 2018. Amnesty only applies to individuals or businesses with outstanding […]
Read More
If you have recently retired from the workforce, you are entering an exciting new chapter of your life. After working hard for so many years, it is important to spend time figuring out a plan for the next stage of life. One of the factors that are important to take into consideration is how your […]
Read MoreThe IRS issued guidance today on the business expense deduction for meals and entertainment following law changes in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). The 2017 TCJA eliminated the deduction for any expenses related to activities generally considered entertainment, amusement or recreation. Taxpayers may continue to deduct 50 percent of the cost of business […]
Read MoreWerdann DeVito LLC furthers its commitment to clients by providing a regular newsletter on relevant topics that impact every family in New Jersey and beyond. Please click on the link below to read our October-December edition. If you need our services, contact Werdann DeVito LLC today. Click here to download our newsletter
Read More
Individuals who run a business know that each day presents a new challenge. Business owners are required to deal with suppliers, lenders, customers, and shareholders on a regular basis. Of course, this can be quite stressful and the truth of the matter is, you may not always have the answers that they need. Therefore, retaining […]
Read More
New Jersey’s budget for FY 2019 was signed by Governor Murphy on July 1, 2018. Of course, state budgets are very complex and include changes to tax law, new surcharges, among many others. A few of the highlights are as follows: Free community college for residents of a lower income Taxpayers with an income of […]
Read More