The Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act, passed December 2015, made significant - and beneficial - changes to the federal research and development tax credit program. The changes are effective for 2016. Background on the Research and … [Read more...]
2015 Tax Extenders – The PATH Act
In late December 2015, Congress passed the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes, or PATH, act. The act extends many popular tax breaks to the 2015 tax year. In previous years most of these tax breaks only got a one year extension. This time Congress … [Read more...]
Congress Passes 2014 Tax Extenders
Providing their usual timely and efficient service, Congress has finally moved to extend several tax provisions which expired at the beginning of the year. H.R.5771 was passed by the House on December 3, 2014, and was just approved by the Senate on … [Read more...]
Tax Tips On Restaurant Tips
Restaurants can claim a credit for part of the social security and Medicare taxes they pay on their employees’ tips, and the IRS has ruled that certain tips aren’t really tips. Credit for employer payroll taxes Background Waiters, bartenders, … [Read more...]
Pennsylvania’s Research and Development Tax Credit
Businesses that incur expenses for research activities in Pennsylvania can receive credits which offset their business taxes, personal taxes of owners, or even be sold for cash. Who can apply Any taxpayer who conducts research and development … [Read more...]
Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit
Would you like to contribute to charity but money’s a little tight? Or maybe money’s not an issue, but you can’t pass up a good deal. Either way, the Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) and Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) … [Read more...]