Are Your Federal Tax Withholdings Accurate?August 8, 2019
It’s in the books—the first tax season under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, that is. We knew a lot of what to expect from the new tax law, but one aspect that upset many taxpayers was the epic failure of the updated withholding tables. In other words, employers didn’t withhold enough. So …
Construction Manager’s Poker Playing Was Not Engaged In For ProfitAugust 5, 2019
Zalesiak, TC Summary Opinion 2019-16 In a Summary Opinion, the Tax Court has found that a construction manager’s poker playing was not an activity engaged in for profit. Therefore, he could only deduct his losses on Schedule A, rather than on Schedule C. Background. In general, Code Sec. 162(a) allows a deduction for all ordinary …
Golf Course On Government Land Operated By Private Entity Was ExemptAugust 5, 2019
The New Jersey Tax Court has ruled that a golf course on government land that was operated by a for-profit entity was exempt from property taxes. The court ruled that statutory and regulatory guidelines specifically authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to operate golf courses for recreational purposes and to allow for operation of its …
Update: IRS releases draft of new Form 1099-NECJuly 26, 2019
Draft of Form 1099-NEC IRS has released a draft of a new form, Form 1099-NEC, Nonemployee Compensation, to report nonemployee compensation paid in 2020. Previously, nonemployee compensation was reported on Form 1099-MISC, Miscellaneous Income. Background. If the following four conditions are met, a payor must generally report a payment to the IRS as nonemployee compensation …
Local Charities Selected to Receive Proceeds from 14th Annual Curchin Open Indoor Miniature Golf Tournament!July 23, 2019
The Curchin Group, LLC, a mid-sized, full-service accounting firm based in Red Bank, N.J., announced today that Hope Sheds Light and Boys & Girls Clubs of Monmouth County, two locally-based nonprofit organizations, will be receiving all proceeds from the firm’s 2019 annual indoor miniature golf tournament for charity, The Curchin Open. Last year, with the …
The Investment Value of Fixed AssetsJuly 19, 2019
Contractors, take a look at your balance sheet. Your fixed assets—such as your property, plant and equipment—have been the basis of numerous tax law changes in recent years. They also provide an all-purpose planning tool for you as a business owner. While the new laws allow us to depreciate or write off equipment purchases sooner, …
Why Do People Change Accountants?July 8, 2019
You may not realize it, but a reliable accountant is one of the most important people in your life. Having an expert whom you can trust with your finances and, in turn, your future, enables you to make better decisions around taxes, assets, investments and business. It can take time to find this trusted advisor, …
Q2 2019 NewsletterJune 3, 2019
The latest issue of the Curchin Newsletter is here! You can look forward to reading about hot topics in accounting/tax/audit, firm news, and more! In this issue: The Ins and Outs of the Section 199A Regulations, 2019 Economic Forecast for NJ Developers, Builders, Featured Employee: Edward Rigby, CPA. Read More
The Ins and Outs of the Section 199A RegulationsJune 3, 2019
By: Edward Rigby, CPA In January the IRS finalized the regulations providing guidance on the Section 199A deduction for qualified business income (QBI). The final regulations retain the majority of the rules contained in the proposed regulations that were issued last August. They provide clarification on issues such as when businesses may be aggregated in …
Wages and Labor: What A/E/C Firms Need to Know Right NowApril 19, 2019
New Jersey labor laws are seeing notable changes in 2019, many of which are significant for Architecture, Engineering & Construction (A/E/C) firms to consider. Developers, builders and general contractors are heavily reliant on skilled labor while simultaneously tasked with balancing employee wages, retention and profitability. If you own an A/E/C firm—or any business with employees, …