Identity Theft and the IRS

Identity theft happens when someone uses your personal information without your permission. While this can include credit cards, banking information, and passwords, it’s your Social Security number that’s the biggest IRS-related identity theft problem.

AICPA Outlines Priority Recommendations for IRS

The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) submitted more than 140 recommendations to the IRS regarding its 2019-2020 Guidance Priority List. This list identifies and priorities items the AICPA believes the U.S. Department and Treasury and the IRS should address.

Strategies for Avoiding the Accumulated Earnings Tax

The federal government discourages companies from “stockpiling” their capital by using the accumulated earnings tax. This tax—added as a penalty to a company’s income tax liability—specifically applies to the company’s taxable income, less the deduction for dividends paid and a standard accumulated tax credit of $250,000 ($150,000 for personal service corporations).

How QuickBooks Protects Your Data, and How You Can Help

The data in your QuickBooks company file contains some of the most sensitive information on your computer. Make sure it’s secure. Your customer list is gold. And those Social Security and bank card numbers in your payroll, client, and vendor records need to be protected from intruders and only viewed by authorized employees.

Expense Reimbursements for Employees

An employer may reimburse you for travel, meals, and entertainment expenses incurred while performing services for the employer. The tax treatment of the reimbursement, including per diem allowances, depends on whether the employer has an “accountable plan” or a “nonaccountable plan.”