Company Retirement Plans May Be Affected By Furloughs And Layoffs

The coronavirus pandemic has forced many employers to implement some form of workforce reduction to continue operating. While furloughs and layoffs have a significant and immediate impact on a company’s operations, plan sponsors also need to understand the longer-term effects workforce reductions have on participants’ benefits and retirement accounts. Over the next several months, employers should […]

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High-Income Individuals Income Tax Return Examinations To Begin July 15

On May 29, 2020, the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) issued an audit report titled “High-Income Nonfilers Owing Billions of Dollars Are Not Being Worked by the Internal Revenue Service”. The report focused on high-income nonfilers and the IRS’ nonfiler strategy.  For tax years 2014 through 2016, there were 879,415 high-income nonfilers with an estimated […]

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2020 Private Equity Tax Strategy Considerations

Key strategies for maintaining a strong offensive tax position during times of economic distress, particularly during the current COVID-19 pandemic, include finding money, preserving cash and planning for future success. While the affiliation rules associated with the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) precluded many private equity-backed portfolio companies from qualifying for PPP loans, it is possible […]

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