Taxes

IRS Modernization Bill Approved by Senate Panel

IRS July 31, 2026 

IRS Modernization Bill Approved by Senate Panel

“This bipartisan bill modernizes and streamlines IRS operations, strengthens taxpayer rights, and delivers a more taxpayer-first system,” Senate Finance Chairman Michael Crapo, R-Idaho, said.

 Business Expenses: Map Out Deductions for Travel in the U.S.

August 25, 2014 

Business Expenses: Map Out Deductions for Travel in the U.S.

It is well-known in tax circles that taxpayers can deduct the cost of traveling “away from home” on business. For this purpose, your tax home is usually your principal place of business. As an example, if you live and work in New York and fly to L.A. for a two-day whirlwind of business negotiations, the…

Ken Berry, JD

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August 21, 2014 

5 Ways to Get Tax Deductions for Local Transportation Uses

Frequently, the IRS challenges deductions for business-related driving expenses, especially when they involve local travel. Start with this basic premise: To qualify for transportation deductions, you must be traveling away from your tax home to a business location. For this purpose, your tax home is generally your principal place of business, not the place where…

Ken Berry, JD

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August 20, 2014 

UltraTax CS Wins Award From Kansas Secretary of State

UltraTax CS, the professional tax compliance system from Thomson Reuters, recently received a NASS Medallion Award from Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach. The award was presented in honor of a new state-of-the-art innovation in electronic tax preparation for business customers. It was presented on August 18 during a press conference in Leawood, Kansas.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

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August 19, 2014 

Will and Stanky T Sing the Sales Tax Blues

Many companies know the cure for the payroll blues (implementing the right technology), but now there's also a cure for the sale tax blues. Watch and learn, then take a look at the automated sales tax solutions from Avalara.

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August 18, 2014 

IRS Issues New Regs for Longevity Annuities, Exempt from RMD Rules

People are living longer due to medical advances and other factors. So it only stands to reason that outliving your retirement savings is becoming a greater concern. Nevertheless, the IRS continues to insist that elderly taxpayers make “required minimum distributions” (RMDs) from their qualified retirement plans and IRAs each and every year.

Ken Berry, JD