U.S. House Passes the Build Back Better Act

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a crucial part of President Biden’s agenda by a vote of 220-213 on November 19. The Build Back Better Act (BBBA) includes numerous provisions related to areas ranging from health care,…

Infrastructure Law Sunsets Employee Retention Credit Early

The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) was a valuable tax credit that helped employers survive the COVID-19 pandemic. A new law has retroactively terminated it before it was scheduled to end. It now only applies through September 30,…

The Social Security Wage Base Is Increasing in 2022

The Social Security Administration recently announced that the wage base for computing Social Security tax will increase to $147,000 for 2022 (up from $142,800 for 2021). Wages and self-employment income above this threshold aren’t subject to Social…

Negotiations Continue in Congress Over Proposed Tax Changes

Negotiations continue in Washington, D.C., over the future of President Biden’s agenda. Tax law changes may be ahead under two proposed laws, the Build Back Better Act (BBBA) and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill (BIB), also known as…

Tax advantages of hiring your child at your business

Save time and money by hiring your child As a business owner, you should be aware that you can save family income and payroll taxes by putting your hiring your child. Here are some considerations.  Shifting business…