October 7, 2011

It Seems The Federal Government Has Had Enough Of Medical Marijuana

On Wednesday we posted a blog discussing the recent IRS ruling against medical marijuana dispensaries’ ability to take deductions for payroll, expenses, etc.  Now it appears that […]
October 5, 2011

IRS Rules Against Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

The IRS has ruled that dispensaries of medicinal marijuana cannot deduct standard business expenses such as payroll, security, or rent.  In a ruling against Harborside Health […]
September 29, 2011

IRS Called Upon To Investigate Political Groups

Two campaign finance reform advocates have asked the IRS to investigate the special tax status claimed by four tax-exempt organizations that are expected to play a […]
September 15, 2011

IRS Issues Guidance On Employer Provided Cell Phones

The IRS has recently issued Notice 2011-72 which provides guidance on the tax treatment of cell phones that employers provide to their employees primarily for business purposes.   Section […]
September 13, 2011

The Difference Between Nonprofit And Tax-Exempt Status

Many times we come across individuals who feel that a “nonprofit” and “tax-exempt” entity are the same thing. However, this is not the case and there […]
August 30, 2011

How Long Does The IRS Have To Audit Income Tax Returns Or Collect Back Income Taxes?

Many people wonder just exactly how long the IRS has to begin an audit of an income tax return or to collect unpaid income taxes. The […]