Small Business May 1, 2023
Minnesota Likely to Legalize Recreational Marijuana
The Minnesota Senate cast its first-ever vote to legalize recreational marijuana on Friday, pushing the proposal closer to becoming law than ever before.
Taxes April 27, 2023
What to Make of Changes to Sec. 174 Research and Experimentation Costs
The new provisions mandate five-year amortization of domestic Section 174 research and experimental (R&E) costs, and 15-year amortization of foreign R&E costs.
Taxes April 26, 2023
South Carolina Return Preparer Pleads Guilty to Filing False Tax Returns
The total tax loss from his criminal conduct was approximately $320,000.
Taxes April 26, 2023
Federal and State Taxation of Life Settlements
Since proceeds up to the policyholder's cost basis aren't taxable, the lower cost basis triggered a larger tax burden for selling policyholders.
Taxes April 26, 2023
Partnerships Face Increased Tax Audit Risk
Here are the five time-sensitive actions that a partnership or its representative should take within 30 days of receiving the notice of selection for examination.
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.