University of Illinois Tax SchoolShould a Trust be an IRA Beneficiary?Most owners of IRA accounts name a beneficiary or beneficiaries to receive the assets upon the death of the IRA owner. But much like the…7 min read·Nov 23, 2020----
University of Illinois Tax SchoolTapping into IRAs and Qualified Plan AccountsClients finding themselves in dire financial straits this fall? How about tapping into their IRAs or qualified plan accounts? Better hurry…6 min read·Nov 23, 2020----
University of Illinois Tax SchoolPaycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (PPPFA) of 2020Why the Mixed Up Confusion? Well, More PPP Guidance: Enter the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (PPPFA) of 2020 (HR 7010)5 min read·Jun 10, 2020----
University of Illinois Tax SchoolPaycheck Protection Program Phase II: Loan ForgivenessTerms to watch for in this blog post: PPP, 75/25 Rule, Qualified Expenses, Covered Period, FTEE8 min read·May 12, 2020----
University of Illinois Tax SchoolRecovery Rebate InformationRecovery rebate. Economic impact payment. Stimulus check.14 min read·May 5, 2020----
University of Illinois Tax SchoolFAQ IRS Notice 2020–18: Federal Tax ReliefTom walks us through the frequently asked questions as posted by the IRS regarding Notice 2020–18, which provides special Federal income…14 min read·Mar 27, 2020----
University of Illinois Tax SchoolLet’s talk about your data security plan.News Flash! Tax Professional Thinks He Sees His Shadow, but it’s the IRS…4 min read·Jan 27, 2020----
University of Illinois Tax SchoolBackdoor Roth IRA: Have you heard of it?Ever heard of a backdoor Roth IRA? Or for that matter, have you ever heard of a MEGA backdoor Roth IRA?5 min read·Jan 27, 2020----
University of Illinois Tax SchoolWhere to Deduct Mortgage Interest?Even before the TCJA introduced us to higher standard deductions, it has always been important for tax professionals to determine what…4 min read·Jan 27, 2020----
University of Illinois Tax SchoolNew Draft Form 1040 & Form 1040-SRNew draft forms are here we say — doo dah doo dah How do you think the final versions will play? Oh doo dah day Comments they will fly…2 min read·Sep 3, 2019----