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IRS Shutdown Information

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As you may have heard, the Federal Government partially shut down on December 22, 2018 due to a budget impasse between the current administration and Congress.  This shutdown includes the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

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Employer’s Credit for Paid Family and Medical Leave

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Among the many changes brought on by last year’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, one potentially beneficial update from the law is the new Employer Credit for Paid Family and Medical Leave. This completely new credit is currently available for the 2018 and 2019 tax years. Employers may be eligible for a credit ranging from 12.5% to 25% of wages paid to employees taking protected leave provided for in the Family and Medical Leave Act.

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New Sales Tax Nexus Standard: South Dakota V. Wayfair, Inc.

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In the landmark decision of South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc., the US Supreme Court overturned the Quill physical presence standard, deeming it “unsound and incorrect.” In turn, the Court upheld South Dakota’s economic nexus law, which requires companies to collect sales tax when their sales or the number of transactions with the state exceed certain thresholds.

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Investment Interest Expense: Deductible or Not?

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It is imperative that an investor comprehend the deductibility of interest paid on portfolio loans before taking action in any investment opportunity. Investors who do not fully understand the tax law could potentially create a tax bill substantially higher than expected. Interest expense from portfolio loans raise many questions in this area.

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