Author Archives: William Murphy

About William Murphy

William F. Murphy is the owner of Murphy Financial Group, P.C. The firm emphasizes in providing tax consulting and financial planning services to corporations, professional practices and individuals. He also provides consultation services on tax and financial planning issues to various news and publishing organizations on current tax law changes occurring within federal and state government. He is also the author of the “Murphy Minute” that is syndicated through various news organizations. Mr. Murphy is also associated with the law firm of Mallor Grodner LLP. The firm has offices in both Indianapolis and Bloomington Indiana. He assists in providing tax, valuation and financial analysis services focusing in the areas of Family law and business tax planning. https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-f-murphy-cpa-pfs-abv-cff-cgma-b38aa713/.

Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act tax provisions.

Right now, your highest priority continues to be the health of those you love and yourself. You may have read an article that I recently published that summarized the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act tax provisions. That … Continue reading

Posted in Newsletter, Tax Blog | Comments Off on Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act tax provisions.

RECENT DEVELOPMENTS THAT MAY AFFECT YOUR TAX SITUATION

One of the provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) disallows a deduction for any item with respect to an activity that is of a type generally considered to constitute entertainment, amusement, or recreation. However, the TCJA did not address the circumstances in which the provision of food and beverages might constitute entertainment. The new guidance clarifies that, as in the past, taxpayers generally may continue to deduct 50% of otherwise allowable business meal expenses Continue reading

Posted in Newsletter, Tax Blog | Comments Off on RECENT DEVELOPMENTS THAT MAY AFFECT YOUR TAX SITUATION

Before we get too festive..all of us need to understand how the “Qualified Business Income (QBI) Deduction (Sec. 199A)” will effect our clients..

The American Institute of CPA’s tax section recently published a “Q&A” on  Qualified Business Income (QBI) Deduction (Sec. 199A)…. All tax professionals need to spend some time understanding its implementation and use. So lets get started…. Qualified Business Income (QBI) … Continue reading

Posted in Newsletter, Tax Blog | Comments Off on Before we get too festive..all of us need to understand how the “Qualified Business Income (QBI) Deduction (Sec. 199A)” will effect our clients..