In light of the coronavirus pandemic and significant economic downturn, this blog post briefly discusses questions that are commonly being asked right now regarding the income tax treatment of cancellation of indebtedness income (“COD”).
The tax code provides that income from the cancellation of indebtedness is taxable, subject to a number of exceptions. As an…
Businesses dealing with the present economic downturn may find relief from taxation and potential tax refund options under existing tax law as recently amended by the CARES Act.
Unlocking the Benefits of Net Operating Loss (“NOLs”) Carrybacks: The 2017 Tax Act eliminated the ability to carryback NOLs generated in 2018 and later years. The…
On April 9, 2020, the IRS extended certain additional key tax deadlines affecting payments from both individuals and businesses due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Notice 2020-23 expanded upon prior IRS guidance that extended the dates for taxpayers to file Federal tax returns and render tax payments by creating a general extension to…
On April 9, 2020, the IRS updated its guidance originally provided in Notice 2020-18, Additional Relief for Taxpayers Affected by Ongoing Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic, to provide extension relief to taxpayers in response to the coronavirus emergency. In addition to the prior extension of time for the filing and payments with respect to federal income…
With the worldwide spread of coronavirus, this is an unprecedented and unsettling time. Our health care systems are overwhelmed. Markets have been upended. Social distancing and self-quarantine are terms and practices we are adjusting to.
We are wishing others well and trying to help. Also, for those who are thinking about their personal and closely-held…
