Taxes April 24, 2023
What to Do if You Missed the April 18 IRS Income Tax Filing Deadline
Taxpayers who owe and missed the deadline without requesting an extension should file quickly to limit penalties and interest.
Taxes April 24, 2023
The Tax Blotter – April 2023 – Sec. 529 Plans Get Updates
A Section 529 plan is a tax-favored way to save for a child’s college education. Contributions can grow without any current tax while distributions to pay for qualified expenses like tuition are tax-exempt.
Taxes April 21, 2023
Ford’s F-150 Leaves Tough Choices for Truck Buyers Seeking EV Tax Credits
The F-150 Lightning is one of 10 electric vehicles to qualify for the full $7,500 in tax breaks. But only the most stripped-down models.
Auditing April 21, 2023
Auditors’ Tricks Can Help Find Academic Fraud, New Study Says
Effective statistical tools can be used by those who review scientific studies to help detect and investigate suspect data.
Taxes April 21, 2023
AICPA Recommends Improvements to Regulations on Section 645, Election to Treat Trust as Part of an Estate
TD 9032 describes the procedures and requirements for making an election to have certain revocable trusts treated and taxed as part of an estate.
Taxes April 20, 2023
Arizona Tax Preparer Accused of Drug Smuggling Now in Trouble for Tax Fraud
Nour Abubakr Nour was indicted by a federal grand jury and accused of filing fraudulent tax returns to reap inflated fees.
Taxes April 19, 2023
Trump CFO Allen Weisselberg Released From Jail After 100 Days For Tax Fraud
Donald Trump’s longtime moneyman, convicted of criminal tax fraud last August, was sprung from Rikers Island.
Taxes April 19, 2023
Biden Taxes Show Income of $580,000 in 2022
The Bidens were responsible for $169,820 in combined federal, Delaware, and Virginia income taxes last year.
Taxes April 17, 2023
Just 10 Electric Vehicles Qualify for Full $7,500 U.S. Tax Credit
GM, Tesla, and Ford all have at least one EV that qualifies, while Ford and Stellantis have one eligible plug-in hybrid model.
Accounting April 14, 2023
FASB Issues New Accounting Rules for Investments in Tax Credit Structures
Reporting entities can now elect to account for qualifying tax equity investments using the proportional amortization method.
Taxes April 13, 2023
Using a Go-Between for 1031 Exchanges
The favorable tax treatment isn’t automatic. To avoid current tax, you and the qualified intermediary must sign a "Qualified Exchange Accommodation Agreement."
Taxes April 12, 2023
$1.5 Billion in Unclaimed Tax Refunds from 2019 Set to Expire in July 2023, Says IRS
Taxpayers usually have three years to file and claim their tax refunds. If they don't file within three years, the money becomes the property of the U.S. Treasury.