As part of its fiscal year 2022 budget (FY 2022 Budget Implementation Act), Illinois enacted legislation (S.B. 2017) containing numerous tax law changes. The budget bill was signed by the governor on June 17, 2021. The legislation impacts both corporate and personal income taxes, as well as various income tax credit provisions, and it eliminates…
The recently published Green Book contains details on changes proposed by the Biden Administration that aim to rationalize the net investment income tax (NIIT) and the self-employment tax imposed under the Self-Employment Contributions Act. Broadly, these proposals would: Ensure that all trade or business income earned by high-income taxpayers (taxpayers with adjusted gross income in excess of…
The Treasury Department’s Green Book outlines proposals supported by the Biden Administration that would increase federal tax rates for corporations and high-income individuals, generally effective for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021. Under these proposals: The corporate tax rate would increase from 21% to 28%; The effective tax rate on global intangible low-taxed income…
A detailed look at the Biden administration’s proposed tax measures.
On March 10, 2021, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a modified version of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP bill), President Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package aimed at stabilizing the economy, providing needed relief to individuals and small businesses, and improving and accelerating the administration of coronavirus vaccines and testing. The House was…
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act was a rapid response by the federal government to help businesses and employees cope with the economic issues caused by the pandemic. Many aspects of the wide-range law make significant changes affecting employer-sponsored retirement plans and their participants. Since Congress passed the CARES Act in March…
One of the tools the IRS uses in its efforts to prevent tax-related identity theft and to confirm that a valid corporate, trust or estate return has been filed is to send a taxpayer (and the responsible party) a Letter 6042C. Taxpayers are required to answer all the questions in the letter and submit the…
Most lenders have their portals open to accept PPP loan applications as of today. Please see additional information and guidance below regarding the new round of funding that is now available to any small business or not-for-profit that has experienced a 25% decrease in revenue during the last year. The Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small…
