Ken Berry

Member Since: Dec 23rd 2013
Columnist
Likes: 0
Thanks: 0
Ken Berry, Esq., is a nationally known writer and editor specializing in tax, financial, and legal matters. During his long career, he has served as managing editor of a publisher of content-based marketing tools and vice president of an online continuing education company. As a freelance writer, Ken has authored thousands of articles for a wide variety of newsletters, magazines, and other periodicals.
Apr 1st 2021
IRS Issues Guidance on Tax Filing Extension
The IRS has now clarified some of the rules relating to the extension in Notice 2021-21 ( IR-2021-67, 3/29/21 ). Background : The normal...
IRS
Mar 29th 2021
Tax Court Rules S Corp Payouts Are Wages
In a new case, Ward, TC 2021-32, 3/15/21 , the Tax Court determined that payments from a law firm to its sole shareholder were, in fact,...
Business Tax
Mar 18th 2021
IRS Tax Deadline Delayed, Is It Enough?
Bowing to pressure that began nearly as early as tax filing season started, the IRS has finally agreed to postpone the due date for filing...
IRS
Mar 15th 2021
SBA EIDL Payments Not Due Until 2022
On March 12, 2021, the Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that borrowers have until 2022 to meet their obligations under the...
Business Tax
Mar 11th 2021
American Rescue Plan's Individual Tax Breaks
After contentious debate in Congress, President Biden finally signed the $1.9T American Rescue Plan (ARP) into law on March 11. The final...
Individuals
Mar 4th 2021
Tax Court Denies Deduction for Household Donation
In a new Tax Court case, Mann, CA-4, No. 19-1793, 1/6/21 , taxpayers are often tripped up by requirements for charitable contributions...
Individuals
Feb 24th 2021
IRS Extends Filing and Payment Deadlines for Texas
The IRS said (TX-2021-02, 2/22/21) it will provide this special relief to the entire state of Texas, following the disaster declaration...
IRS
Feb 23rd 2021
IRS Says It's Done Issuing Stimulus Checks for Now
The IRS has announced it has fulfilled its responsibilities regarding the first two rounds of Economic Impact Payments (EIPs) for eligible...
IRS
Feb 17th 2021
Tax Court Denies Lodging Deduction in New Case
Where is your tax home? You may be surprised by the answer. As shown in a new case, Soboyede, TC Summary Opinion 2021-3, 1/26/21 , it’s not...
IRS
Feb 8th 2021
IRS Answers Family, Medical Leave Credit Questions
The tax credit , which was authorized by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) for paid family leave, was extended and...
IRS