Legislation August 20, 2026
Husted Introduces Bill to Let Homebuyers Tap 529 Savings for Down Payments
U.S. Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) has introduced legislation that would let first-time homebuyers use unused college savings toward a down payment.
Taxes February 26, 2025
Tax Cut Chances Rise as House Republicans Pass Budget Targeting Safety Net
Chances for early action on Donald Trump's tax cut plans improved as House Republicans passed a budget blueprint Tuesday calling for deep cuts in safety-net programs such as Medicaid.
Taxes February 20, 2025
Congress Considers Tax Relief for Los Angeles Fire Victims
No one can say with certainty but lawmakers are hopeful that the partisan bickering that's dominated Washington debate will subside on the disaster tax relief issue.
Taxes February 19, 2025
Nevada Lawmaker Trying Again to Kill Federal Excise Tax on Sports Bets
The quarter percent federal excise tax, also known as the handle tax, "does nothing except penalize legal gaming operators for creating thousands of jobs," said U.S. Rep. Dina Titus, D-Las Vegas.
Taxes February 15, 2025
CPA Weekly Tax News Roundup – Feb. 16, 2025
The CPA Practice Advisor Weekly Tax News Roundup is a weekly recap of tax-related news from the past week. From IRS news and tax court cases, to state, SALT, legislation and other related areas, the roundup can help you catch-up on recent changes. === Let us know if you like this new feature using the...…
Taxes February 11, 2025
Ford CEO: Inflation Reduction Act Tax Credit Repeals Could Risk Jobs
Ford Motor Co. CEO Jim Farley warned that if the federal government under President Trump repeals provisions of the Biden administration's Inflation Reduction Act like the electric vehicle battery production tax credits, the company could have to look at layoffs.
Taxes January 31, 2025
Bipartisan Senate Duo Wants to Tax More Companies Out of Russia
Senate Finance Committee members Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) introduced legislation Thursday to stop companies from deducting or claiming credits on their U.S. tax bills for taxes paid to Russia.
IRS January 30, 2025
Taxpayer Advocate, AICPA Back Bipartisan Draft Bill to Improve IRS Administration
A discussion draft, released Thursday by Sens. Mike Crapo (R-ID) and Ron Wyden (D-OR), that proposes several ways to fix IRS procedures and administration has strong support from National Taxpayer Advocate Erin Collins and the AICPA.
Taxes January 22, 2025
New Ohio Senator Introduces Bill to Fund Trump’s External Revenue Service
Sen. Bernie Moreno, a newly elected Ohio Republican, introduced his first piece of legislation on Tuesday—a bill aimed at funding the External Revenue Service that President Donald Trump has promised to create.
Taxes January 21, 2025
Now That Trump is Back in Office, Here’s What to Expect for Your Taxes in 2025 and Beyond
With President Donald Trump back in the White House for a second term, Americans can expect to see major tax law changes in the years ahead.
Taxes January 17, 2025
Treasury Nominee Warns of ‘Devastating’ Consequences if Tax Cuts Lapse
Taxes and tariffs took center stage Thursday at a hearing for President-elect Donald Trump's intended Treasury secretary nominee Scott Bessent.
Taxes January 17, 2025
Sens. Rosen, Cruz Re-Introduce Bipartisan ‘No Tax on Tips’ Bill
During the election cycle, President-elect Donald Trump campaigned on the promise to eliminate taxes on tips—a policy he first introduced during a rally in Las Vegas.
Taxes January 17, 2025
Reconciliation Debate to Test ‘Tax Cuts for the Rich’ Narrative
Washington is poised once again to return to united Republican control, and the GOP is preparing to extend the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act paired with deep cuts to federal programs that lower-income households rely on, such as Medicaid.