August 19, 2022
AICPA Endorses Bipartisan Letter Urging Action on IRS Tax Return Backlog
The backlog of unprocessed mail, returns and adjustments at the IRS has reached a critical stage that is adversely impacting taxpayers and tax practitioners.
August 18, 2022
Inflation Reduction Act Doubles the R&D Tax Credit for Startups
CPAs who service startups that conduct research should make sure that they are prepared to discuss this tax credit with their clients, as the legislation may double ...
August 18, 2022
IRS Will Need to Revise Forms 941, 943, 944 and More Due to Inflation Reduction Act
The legislation allows an additional payroll research tax credit of up to $250,000 against the legislation allows an additional payroll research tax credit of up to $250,000 against Medicare Hospital Insurance tax ...
August 18, 2022
With Increased Audit Risk, Cost Segregation Takes On More Importance
A quality cost segregation firm will utilize a detailed engineering approach based on actual cost records in addition to an itemized cost estimate approach...
August 15, 2022
How to Build the Best Relationship with a Client
How can tax professionals build the same strong advisory relationship and take a more proactive approach to the services we offer?
August 15, 2022
Inflation Reduction Act May Increase and Broaden Energy Tax Incentives
Under the expansion of the 179D deductions, your clients may also benefit from deductions if they’re REITs, trial properties, and non-profits.
August 14, 2022
AICPA Addresses ‘Plummeting’ Level of Service with IRS Practitioner Priority Service Phone Line
Service levels for the practitioner priority service phone line have been in continuous decline for several years.
Taxes August 8, 2022
Here’s What Rich Americans Could Face From a Beefed-Up IRS
Wealthy Americans should be prepared for audit levels they haven’t seen in decades, if the Democrats’ tax and climate bill passes the House.
Taxes August 8, 2022
Carried Interest Rules Live to See Another Day
This tax break has been in the crosshairs of Congress for years but was removed from Senate Democrats’ Inflation Reduction Act.
March 24, 2022
Why is Your Tax Refund Taking So Long? Here Are Some Possibilities
Many different factors can affect the timing of a refund after the IRS receives a return. A manual review may be necessary when a return has errors, is incomplete or is affected by identity theft or fraud.
January 28, 2022
IRS to Start Requiring Facial Recognition for Tax Transcripts and Payments
That verification requirement will soon be required for all taxpayers to view other personal tax documents on the IRS website. Tax practitioners who use a secure service will still have access to IRS transcripts.
January 9, 2022
When to Expect Your 2022 IRS Income Tax Refund – Date Chart for Tax Refunds
The below chart shows an estimated timeline for when a taxpayer is likely to receive their refund, based on the information we have now, and using projections based on previous years- and depending on when a person files their return.