Taxes September 4, 2023
Beware the Accumulated Earnings Tax
The accumulated earnings tax must be paid in addition to the regular corporate income tax. Despite recent threats by Congress to raise the ante, this penalty tax remains at the 20% rate.
September 1, 2023
IRS Issues Guidance on State Tax Payments
The guidance is being issued as part of the IRS's efforts to provide additional certainty to states and their residents regarding the federal income tax consequences of state payments made to taxpayers.
Taxes September 1, 2023
IRS Gives Tax Filing Delay to Hurricane Idalia Victims
These taxpayers now have until Feb. 15, 2024, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments.
Small Business August 30, 2023
Georgia (and Florida) on My Mind
Hurricane Idalia made landfall in Florida early Wednesday morning as a Category 3 hurricane, and with sustained winds of 125 mph or greater. As of noon Eastern time, the hurricane was still a Category 1, and moving over southern Georgia.
Taxes August 29, 2023
Treasury, IRS Formally Propose New Rules for Claiming Clean Energy Tax Credits
The proposed regulations include prevailing wage and registered apprenticeship requirements for clean energy projects.
Taxes August 28, 2023
AICPA Asks IRS to Address Issues with Forms 3520 and 3520-A
In comment letters sent to the IRS, the AICPA requested improvements be made to two tax returns pertaining to foreign trusts.
Taxes August 25, 2023
IRS Hiking Interest Rates on Oct. 1
The last time the agency increased interest rates on tax overpayments and underpayments was for Q1 of this year.
Taxes August 25, 2023
Treasury, IRS Unveil Long-Delayed Crypto Tax Reporting Rules
The proposed regulations are viewed by backers as critical to policing a largely unregulated sector plagued by tax avoidance.
Taxes August 23, 2023
Where the Republican Presidential Hopefuls Stand on Taxes, Other Economic Issues
11 candidates' positions on issues such as the Trump tax cuts, trade with China, energy, banking, Federal Reserve, and inflation.
Taxes August 22, 2023
Trucker Tax Deadline is August 31, 2023
The heavy highway vehicle use tax is an annual federal excise tax on heavy highway motor vehicles operating on public highways.
Taxes August 21, 2023
Improving Workpaper Tools and Processes Could Unlock Opportunities for Corporate Tax Professionals
A new survey shows the most urgent workflow challenges faced by tax professionals at large U.S. corporations may be alleviated by the optimization of workpapers processes and tools.
Small Business August 21, 2023
The CPA’s Guide to Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning
As stewards of financial integrity, CPAs bear the responsibility of preparing businesses for unforeseen challenges.