2020 – 09/29 New vehicles are now available for a tax break. On its website, the IRS has added several 2021 model year Honda and Volvo vehicles to the list of vehicles eligible for the plug-in electric drive motor vehicle tax credit. The tax code provides a credit to the purchaser of a qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicle, including passenger vehicles and light trucks. For qualifying vehicles acquired after Dec. 31, 2009, the credit is equal to $2,500 plus an additional amount, based on battery capacity, that cannot exceed $5,000. For more information about the credit and a list of qualifying vehicles, visit:
Similar Posts
IRS announces per diem rates for business travel
2020 – 09/23 In Notice 2020-71, the IRS recently announced per diem rates that can be used to substantiate the amount of business expenses incurred for travel away from home on or after October 1, 2020. Employers using these rates to set per diem allowances can treat the amount of certain categories of travel expenses…
Ransomware and Multi-Factor Authentication
2020 – 08/13 You’ve probably heard of a scam called ransomware. The IRS describes it as an invasive software that targets “human and technical weakness to infect a potential victim’s computer, network or server.” It may be downloaded accidently by opening a link or attachment, such as an email solicitation for a fake COVID-19 charity….
ESOPs offer businesses a variety of potential benefits
2020 – 09/02 Wouldn’t it be great if your employees worked as if they owned the company? An employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) could make this a reality. Under an ESOP, employee participants take part ownership of the business through a retirement savings arrangement. Meanwhile, the business and its existing owner(s) can benefit from some…
Telecommuting: Do you Owe State Taxes?
2020 – 09/08 Are you an employer with employees working at home due to COVID-19? In response to the pandemic, some states have issued specific guidance on whether telecommuting employees temporarily working in a state due to COVID-19 create “nexus” for an employer who doesn’t operate in that state. Contact us for more information about…
Who is a Dependent?
2020 – 09/17 How does the tax code define “dependent” for tax purposes? The IRS has finalized the definition based on changes brought by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) for tax years 2018 through 2025. The definition of dependent includes a qualifying relative who meets two tests. The “income test” is met if…
2024 Best Accounting Firms to Work For
Bland Garvey CPAs & Wealth Advisors is proud to announce that it has been recognized as one of the 2024 Best Accounting Firms to Work For by Accounting Today and Best Companies Group. This marks the twelfth time Bland Garvey has received this prestigious honor, underscoring its commitment to creating an outstanding workplace for its…
