Due to the changes in the federal tax law resulting from the passage of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the deduction for business interest can be severely limited for many taxpayers for tax years beginning after December 31, 2017. The interest deduction cannot exceed the sum of: Business interest income for the tax year 30% of the taxpayer’s adjusted taxable income Taxpayer’s floor plan financing interest (applicable to auto ... more
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Important Tax Update for Qualified Transportation Fringe Benefits
Due to the changes in the Federal tax law brought on by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the transportation fringe benefits provided by an employer to employees are no longer deductible by the employer. This change in the law will impact employers in the for-profit sector and surprisingly, employers in the not-for-profit sector. For non-profit organizations, the transportation fringe benefits provided to employees are now reportable as unrelated ... more
Reporting Collaborative Activities: A Complex Issue for Not-For-Profits
More and more not-for-profits are joining forces to better serve their clients and cut costs. But such relationships can come with complicated financial reporting obligations. Starting with the simplest For accounting purposes, the simplest relationship between nonprofits may be a collaborative arrangement. These are typically contractual agreements in which two or more organizations are active participants in a joint operating activity — for ... more