As you are aware, there has been a major overhaul of the tax code with the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. But what you may not know is everything that is changing for corporations and businesses. Curious what changes you can expect to see? Let’s take a look at some of the major changes.

Tax Rates
 

The tax rates for corporations have been reduced from 35 percent to 21 percent. This reduction officially began January 1, 2018, and is a permanent change.   This will incentivize business to not only bring profits back into America, but also provide immediate benefits to employees in the form of bonuses, higher starting wages and increases in benefits provided.

Pass-through Business
 

If you receive domestic qualified business income from a partnership, S Corporation, or Sole Proprietorship, you are now allowed to deduct 20 percent of that business-related income. The remaining income will be subject to normal individual tax rates. The deduction is only allowed to reduce any taxable income and does not reduce income subject to self-employment tax. The deduction is also not allowed for businesses offering certain personal services.

The deduction rate phases out for joint filers with income between $315,000 and $415,000 and between $157,500 and $207,500 for others.

The reason for this provision is to provide an alternate limitation based on wages and capital. There are some restrictions on the limitation so be sure to reach out to us to learn more.

Entertainment Expenses
 

There have been a few major changes when it comes to entertainment expenses. The first one being that deductions are not allowed when it comes to the following three items:

1. An activity generally considered to be entertainment, amusement or recreation.
2. Membership dues with respect to any club organized for business, pleasure, recreation, or other social purposes.
3. A facility or portion used in connection with any of the above two items.

Along with these changes, there have also been changes in that deductions are not allowed for qualified transportation fringes (vanpooling, bicycling, and work-related parking costs), with the exception of ensuring the safety of an employee.

However, you are still able to deduct 50 percent of food and beverage expenses that may occur with operating your business; this includes meals that employees have while traveling for work.

To learn more about the tax reform changes for both individuals and business, check out Tony’s Tips on www.amazzoaccounting.com. Also, should you have any questions about the changes, don’t hesitate to give us a call at 610.775.9216.

Anthony Mazzo is owner of A Mazzo Accounting located in Kenhorst, PA. Tony assists many businesses with their accounting needs including payroll, bookkeeping and tax preparation. They also assist individuals with their tax preparation.