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Alabama Governor Ivey orders closing of nonessential businesses
Gov. Kay Ivey is ordering several types of “nonessential” businesses to be closed until April 17 as the state expands its efforts to stem the […]
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IRS Corona Virus News
In response to the national emergency and to protect our employees, America’s taxpayers, communities and our partners, the IRS has temporarily closed all Taxpayer Assistance […]
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Local Government Office Updates
Walton County, Florida: The tax collector’s office is encouraging all customers to complete their transactions online rather than in person. The clerk of court has a […]
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Families First Coronavirus Response Act Paid Leave Benefits
On March 18, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, The bill provides new employee leave benefits, including instituting paid […]
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Tax Payment Deadline Delayed by 90 Days
On March 17, 2020, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin announced that taxpayers will get a three-month extension to the income taxes they owe for 2019 on […]
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Florida Lowers Sales Tax on Commercial Rentals and Leases Again
As of January 1, 2020, the sales tax on commercial rentals, leases, and licenses to use commercial real property in Florida was lowered again; this […]
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Big Changes to Retirement Accounts and College Savings Accounts in 2020
On December 20, 2019, Congress passed the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act, substantively changing some tax-advantaged savings and retirement accounts. You […]
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Social Security Facts
Millions of people will receive Social Security benefits this year, but many are unsure on how it all works. Here are a few things you […]
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Walton County Tourist Development Tax Rate Increases
In addition to Florida sales tax, short-term or transient rentals in Walton County for properties that are located south of the Intracoastal Waterway, are subject […]
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Section 199A Deduction for Rental Properties
The new tax law brought us a new pass-through deduction to individual business owners equal to 20% of the taxpayer’s qualified business income, limited by […]
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Deduction Stacking
The Tax Cut and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) created a new framework for families and individuals to consider when it comes to tax deductions. […]
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Making a Tax-Free Donation from an IRA
Making tax-free gifts from an IRA is gaining popularity, thanks to changes under the new tax law. You can give up to $100,000 from your […]
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