IRS Buckles Down on Micro-Captives

IRS Buckles Down on Micro-Captives

Recently, in Caylor Land & Dev. v. Comm., the Tax Court once again held that a micro-captive insurance arrangement failed to qualify as an insurance company for federal income tax purposes. As a result, the taxpayers were unable to deduct the insurance premiums...
Do You Qualify to Use the NIMS Inventory Method?

Do You Qualify to Use the NIMS Inventory Method?

Generally, taxpayers are required to take inventories at the beginning and end of each taxable year. However, the TCJA and regulations provide an exception for certain “small businesses.” If your business qualifies, you may be able to treat certain costs as...