New Legislation

I have been doing tax work for almost 40 years. During that time I can think of over 12 significant tax bills that I could endorse, even in one case where tax rates were increased. This bill I cannot. I am happy that this bill will create more billable time for my firm but I believe the benefits are over blown. Our job is to save you money not cost you money and this bill was a gift to lawyers and accountants. The following analysis will hopefully provide some understanding of the more salient points for you but also I want you to keep in mind the complexity that this bill is going to cause. More than ever please call

New Section 199A -Qualified Business Income

Dear Client: Recent tax legislation added a new tax deduction for business owners. It permits individuals, estates, and trusts to deduct up to 20% of their “qualified business income.” You may have heard a lot of talk in the news about a new deduction for “pass-through” income, but it’s actually available for qualified business income from a sole proprietorship (including a farm), as well as from pass-through entities such as partnerships, LLCs, and S corporations. For taxpayers in the new 37% tax bracket (down from 39.6% in 2017), such income may be taxed at an effective top marginal rate of 29.6%. Although the new deduction opens the door for planning opportunities for you and your business, the rules are complex.