Business website costs: How to handle them for tax purposes

The business use of websites is widespread. But surprisingly, the IRS hasn’t yet issued formal guidance on when Internet website costs can be deducted. Fortunately, established rules that generally apply to the deductibility of business costs, and IRS guidance that applies to software costs, provide business taxpayers launching a website with some guidance as to […]

2020 Q4 tax calendar: Key deadlines for businesses and other employers

Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the fourth quarter of 2020. Keep in mind that this list isn’t all-inclusive, so there may be additional deadlines that apply to you. Contact OnTarget CPA to ensure you’re meeting all applicable deadlines and to learn more about the filing requirements. […]

5 key points about bonus depreciation

Under current law, 100% bonus depreciation will be phased out in steps for property placed in service in calendar years 2023 through 2027. Thus, an 80% rate will apply to property placed in service in 2023, 60% in 2024, 40% in 2025, and 20% in 2026, and a 0% rate will apply in 2027 and […]

CARES Act made changes to excess business losses

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act made changes to excess business losses. This includes some changes that are retroactive and there may be opportunities for some businesses to file amended tax returns. If you hold an interest in a business, or may do so in the future, here is more information about the […]

The possible tax consequences of PPP loans

If your business was fortunate enough to get a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan taken out in connection with the COVID-19 crisis, you should be aware of the potential tax implications. Make sure to contact your business accounting Indianapolis CPA to make a plan. PPP basics The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, […]

File cash transaction reports for your business — on paper or electronically

Does your business receive large amounts of cash or cash equivalents? Business accounting principles indicate you may be required to submit forms to the IRS to report these transactions. A little tax planning can assist you. Filing requirements Each person engaged in a trade or business who, in the course of operating, receives more than […]

The tax implications of employer-provided life insurance

Does your employer provide you with group term life insurance? As an Indianapolis accountant, we have seen this scenario many times. So if you do and if the coverage is higher than $50,000, this employee benefit may create undesirable income tax consequences for you. “Phantom income” The first $50,000 of group term life insurance coverage […]

Even if no money changes hands, bartering is a taxable transaction

  During the COVID-19 pandemic, many small businesses are strapped for cash. They may find it beneficial to barter for goods and services instead of paying cash for them. If your business gets involved in bartering, remember that the fair market value of goods that you receive in bartering is taxable income. And if you […]

Businesses: Get ready for the new Form 1099-NEC

  There’s a new IRS form for business taxpayers that pay or receive nonemployee compensation. Beginning with tax year 2020, payers must complete Form 1099-NEC, Nonemployee Compensation, to report any payment of $600 or more to a payee. Why the new form? Prior to 2020, Form 1099-MISC was filed to report payments totaling at least […]