Taxes October 23, 2026
Americans Once Distilled Liquor at Home. Could a Court Fight Bring the Tradition Back?
The legal question at the center of two court cases is how far Congress’ power to collect federal alcohol taxes extends.
Taxes November 21, 2025
IRS Provides Tax Break to Lenders on Rural and Agricultural Real Estate Loans
The Treasury Department and the IRS released interim guidance Nov. 20 on a new tax benefit for certain lenders, such as FDIC-insured banks, that provide loans secured by rural or agricultural real estate.
Taxes November 21, 2025
IRS Scam: FTC Sues Tax Debt Relief Company, Claims It Was ‘Pocketing Millions’ and Threatening Taxpayers
The Federal Trade Commission recently filed a joint lawsuit with the state of Nevada against American Tax Service as well as its owners and seven affiliated parties for making false claims that they could help taxpayers with their debts.
Accounting November 21, 2025
Connecticut Accountant Admits to Evading More Than $400,000 in Taxes
Edward Sodlosky, 71, of Middlebury, CT, failed to report almost $1.4 million in additional income, resulting in a tax loss to the government of more than $400,000, authorities said.
Accounting November 21, 2025
Colorado Springs Accountant Gets 30-Month Jail Sentence for $8 Million Tax Fraud
Rodney Ermel, 71, was sentenced in October for tax evasion and conspiracy to defraud the U.S. and ordered to pay $8,087,385 in restitution to the IRS.
Taxes November 21, 2025
N.J. Tax Preparer Convicted in COVID Tax Scheme That Stole $55M
A jury convicted Leon Haynes of 15 counts of aiding and assisting in the preparation and presentation of false tax returns, one count of mail fraud and two counts of tax evasion following a six-day trial.
IRS November 20, 2025
AICPA Says IRS Plan to Combine OPR and RPO Would Create Potential Conflicts of Interest, Confuse Taxpayers
A possible merger of the IRS's Office of Professional Responsibility with the Return Preparer Office would bring negative consequences to the nation's tax system, the AICPA wrote in a letter to the agency last week.
Taxes November 20, 2025
Trump’s Library Foundation Got Special Treatment From the IRS During the Government Shutdown
The Donald J. Trump Presidential Library Foundation filed its request for tax-exempt status to the IRS on Oct. 10 and got an approval letter just 10 days later, according to tax records.
Taxes November 20, 2025
U.S. Chamber Official: Trump Tariffs Amount to $600 Billion Tax Increase
During a Nov. 19 event in Mobile, AL, U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Tom Wickham said the president's tariff policy amounts to a potential $600 billion “tax increase annually,” including about $202 billion on small businesses.
Taxes November 20, 2025
Missouri Gov. Says He Plans to Phase Out State’s Income Tax
Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe has offered no specifics about his plan but said it revolves around offsetting the $10 billion generated by the state’s 4.7% income tax rate, which represents about 63% of the state’s general revenue.
Taxes November 19, 2025
Maximizing 2025 Year-End Planning Before the OBBBA’s Changes Take Effect
An investment portfolio where any one stock has appreciated dramatically over the original purchase is the perfect candidate for a contribution to a charitable organization or a DAF.
Taxes November 19, 2025
Wolters Kluwer Highlights CCH Axcess Scan and Expert AI Tax Automation Strategies at Microsoft Ignite
A centerpiece of the discussion was CCH Axcess Scan, an innovative solution powered by Expert AI and Azure AI services.
Taxes November 19, 2025
Senate Appears Polarized as ACA Subsidy Cliff Nears
During a Senate Finance Committee hearing on health care affordability on Nov. 19, members found no middle ground on how to lower costs for those relying on expiring tax credits.