Taxes June 30, 2026
The 30-Million-Client Problem Hiding in Your Schedule C Stack
Firms that serve this segment profitably do not work harder in March. They change the setup so the mess never reaches the return.
March 19, 2015
Good Records Are Critical When Claiming Tax Deductions for Charity
First, to claim a charitable contribution deduction, donors must get a written acknowledgement from the charity for all contributions of $250 or more. This includes gifts of both cash and property.
March 19, 2015
How to Manage the 4 Stages of the Transfer Pricing Life Cycle
Transfer pricing activities have faced increased scrutiny by tax authorities around the world and within the United States. As such, many companies are seeking more guidance on how to best manage their transfer pricing life cycle.
March 19, 2015
Need More Time on Your Taxes? IRS Offers Automatic 6 Month Extensions to Anyone
For taxpayers who haven’t yet filed their taxes, the IRS has this advice: don’t panic. Taxpayers who need more time to complete their tax return can request an automatic six-month extension.
March 19, 2015
IDVerify Offers Secure Way to Verify Identity with the IRS
The Internal Revenue Service is reminding taxpayers who receive requests from the IRS to verify their identities that the Identity Verification Service website, idverify.irs.gov, offers the fastest, easiest way to complete the task.
March 18, 2015
Avalara Launches Fuel Excise Tax Calculator to Provide Tax Risk Visibility
Avalara has launched its new Avalara ExciseRates, a free fuel tax calculator that allows buyers and sellers of bulk fuel to quickly and accurately determine the excise taxes that apply to any bulk fuel transaction in North America.
March 18, 2015
Owe Taxes This Year? IRS Offers Multiple Ways to Pay
The IRS is reminding taxpayers that it’s easier than ever to pay their taxes electronically, and for those who can’t pay on time, quick and easy solutions are available.
March 18, 2015
Answering the Most Common Obamacare Tax Questions
To help taxpayers, the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) has provided a list of the most commonly-asked questions about the health insurance information reporting required by the Affordable Care Act on 2014 federal income tax returns.
March 18, 2015
AICPA Sends Tax Proposals to Congress and Senate
The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) has sent 34 legislative proposals to the top tax lawmakers in the U.S. Congress and Senate. The AICPA believes these proposals promote simplicity and fairness in the tax code, are generally noncontroversial and ...
March 17, 2015
How to Find All the Legit Deductions for Clients on Form HUD-1
The sheer volume of paperwork generated during a sale of a principal residence can be intimating. Much of the vital information is summarized on Form HUD-1, but the resulting tax consequences may still leave both buyers and sellers scratching their ...
March 17, 2015
IRS Partnership Continues Free File Program for 5 Years
The Internal Revenue Service and Free File Inc., also known as the Free File Alliance,have made a five year agreement to provide free, federal tax preparation software products for 70 percent of all taxpayers.
March 16, 2015
App Helps 1099 Contractors Better Track Business Expenses
Sloppy record keeping is costing many of the smallest small businesses and individuals a lot of money when it comes to their taxes. How much? It's in the billions.
March 14, 2015
IRS Warns About New Obamacare Income Tax Scam
Reports are popping up around the country that unlicensed and crooked income tax preparers are telling taxpayers that they need to make the Affordable Health Care Act's individual shared responsibility payments directly to the tax preparer. Obamacare is..