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IRS Extends Deadlines for Florida

The IRS has announced extended deadlines for Florida residents and businesses who were affected by Hurricane Ian. Individuals or households that reside in Florida or have a business in Florida are eligible for the relief. Certain deadlines that fall after September 23, 2022, and before February 15, 2023, are now postponed to February 15, 2023. Individual extensions - Individuals who reside in Florida who... Read More

CHIPS and Science Act

On August 9, 2022, President Biden signed the CHIPS and Science Act into law. The $280 billion package is designed to boost domestic semiconductor production; strengthen American manufacturing, supply chains and national security; and invest in research and development, science and technology. Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) for America Fund - The Act will provide $52.7 billion... Read More

Inflation Reduction Act Signed into Law

On August 15, 2022, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) into law. The $437 billion package is designed to combat inflation, invest in energy production and manufacturing, and minimize carbon emissions. The IRA will invest approximately $300 billion in deficit reduction and $369 billion in energy security and climate control programs in the next decade. There are several key... Read More

Key Senators Reach Agreement to Pursue the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022

Key Senators Announced a Deal to Pursue the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Many Potential Tax Changes Included On July 27, 2022, Senator Schumer and Senator Manchin announced a deal on updated legislation known as the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA). The primary focus of this Act is to combat inflation, invest in energy production and manufacturing, and minimize carbon emissions.... Read More

Business Registration and Third Party Solicitation

Georgia laws require every corporation, limited liability company, and limited partnership authorized to transact business in the state to file an annual registration. This registration can be filed directly through the state for $50 or through the company's registered agent. Be aware that there are third-party companies sending official-looking letters regarding the filing and potential penalties. While these... Read More

Build Back Better Act Passes House, Awaiting Senate Approval

On November 19, 2021 the House of Representatives passed the Build Back Better Act (BBA). This version of the act is far different from the original. While there still could be changes as the act moves through the Senate, here is a brief overview of what was approved by the House. Individual Provisions The original act included an increase to the top rates for both individual tax rates and... Read More

Georgia’s Legislature Enacts Pass-through Entity Tax

On May 4, 2021, Governor Kemp signed House Bill 149 into law. The new law makes Georgia the latest state to circumvent the $10,000 SALT deduction limitation that was established with the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The bill amends the Georgia tax code by allowing electing S-corporations and partnerships to pay Georgia state business income taxes at the entity level rather than passing-through to the owners.Key... Read More

Georgia Extends Tax Deadline

On March 19, 2021, the Georgia Department of Revenue announced that the state of Georgia will automatically extend the 2020 individual income tax filing and payment deadline from April 15, 2021, to May 17, 2021. This aligns with the decision announced earlier this week that the IRS has extended the federal filing date to May 17, 2021. California, North Carolina, North Dakota, and Pennsylvania have also announced... Read More

THE IRS Has Delayed the 2021 Filing Deadline

The IRS has delayed this year's federal tax filing deadline for individuals to May 17, 2021. This change is intended to give taxpayers additional time to meet their tax obligations at a time when many Americans are dealing with financial hardships. There were several other factors that led to the deadline change including the delayed start of filing season, a backlog of still unprocessed returns from last year's... Read More