2019 Taxes Legal Updates

California Passes Gig-Worker Law, Assembly Bill No. 5 (AB5)

September 10, 2019. The California Legislature has passed a new law that dramatically changes the rules employers must use to determine whether workers are employees or independent contractors (IC).

Uber Drivers are Contractors Not Employees According to the NLRB

May 15, 2019. The ruling means that Uber drivers do not have the right to form a union or bargain collectively but does not affect ongoing lawsuits under state and federal tax and employment laws.

Do Landlords Need to File Form 1099-NEC?

January 18, 2019. All landlords should file Form 1099-MISC to qualify for important tax benefits including the 20% pass-through deduction.

Landlords Must Be In Business to Claim the 20% Pass-Through Tax Deduction

January 18, 2019. Learn about the new IRS safe harbor for landlords trying to establish that their rental activity is a business activity.

IRS Announces Standard Mileage Rate for 2019

January 01, 2019. The Internal Revenue Service announced the 2019 optional standard mileage rate for calculating the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business purposes.

New Social Security Numbers Announced for 2019

January 01, 2019. For those who receive benefits, there is good news: Social Security payments will increase by 2.8% for 2019.

IRS Releases Annual Adjustment Numbers for 2019

January 01, 2019. Learn about significant IRS inflation-adjusted numbers for 2019, including tax brackets, the standard deduction, and other important changes.