Taxes June 30, 2026
A change to the senior property tax exemption, which was signed into law by Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, is expected to help homeowners on fixed incomes with housing costs.
February 19, 2015
29 people have been nominated to serve on the nationwide Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (TAP). The TAP is a federal advisory committee charged with providing taxpayer suggestions to improve IRS customer service.
February 19, 2015
For federal tax purposes, the IRS recognizes a marriage of same-sex individuals if the marriage occurs in a state that has legalized same-sex marriage, even if the couple resides in a state that considers it unlawful.
February 19, 2015
The IRS is warning return preparers and other tax professionals to be on guard against bogus emails making the rounds seeking updated personal or professional information that in reality are phishing schemes.
February 19, 2015
New guidelines issued by the IRS authorize electronic signatures on Form 8878 (IRS e-file Signature Authorization for Form 4868 or Form 2350) and Form 8879 (IRS e-file Signature Authorization).
February 19, 2015
The Internal Revenue Service has started taking appointments for customer service. A limited test in 10 of its larger Tax Assistance Centers around the country is meant to see if this approach can help reduce taxpayer wait times during a time of severe bu
February 19, 2015
Transaction data from over 27 million Concur users shows Starbucks is the most commonly expensed restaurant and the top location for out-of-office business meetings.
February 18, 2015
In a February 13 comment letter from the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the organization addresses two interpretive issues related to the treatment of advance payments deferred under Rev. Proc. 2004-34 ...
February 18, 2015
It’s that time of year for part-time help at the local tax-preparation location, when drivers can see seasonal staff standing at busy intersections wearing costumes of the Statue of Liberty or Uncle Sam. But they’re not the only ones who are hired part ti
February 13, 2015
State and local taxes are constantly changing. As the most trusted financial and business advisor to your clients, it's your job to keep up with them. At CPA Practice Advisor, we're here to help you - so here's a roundup of some of the latest changes.
February 13, 2015
The Internal Revenue Service has changed some procedures that it says will make it easier for small business owners to comply with the final tangible property regulations.
February 12, 2015
If you move to Puerto Rico, you can retain your U.S. citizenship while saving taxes, not an option in some other so-called tax havens. Although the tropical island is just a little more than 1,000 miles from Florida, it might as well be halfway around ...
February 12, 2015
It appears that it’s too soon to close the books on the recent spate of fraudulent tax refunds filed through TurboTax, the country’s leading provider of tax preparation software. According to the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post and various oth