Taxes May 4, 2023
Certain TurboTax Users Could Receive Up to $85 Each in Free File Settlement
Last year Intuit agreed to pay millions for tricking low-income tax filers into paying for services that should have been free.
Taxes May 4, 2023
Trump Loses Lawsuit Against New York Times Over Report on His Taxes
The 2018 Times expose, which won a Pulitzer Prize, took a deep dive into Trump’s business and personal tax affairs.
Accounting May 1, 2023
HubSync Secures Series A Funding for All-In-One Tax and Accounting Platform for CPAs
HubSync’s all-in-one, modern client platform which automates the tax return and other key processes and provides a single gateway to drive “Best-in-Class” collaboration between professionals and their clients.
Small Business April 29, 2023
More Home Buyers Are Purchasing Mortgage Points
Mortgage points, also known as discount points, are an option for buyers to pay an upfront fee to buy down the interest rate on a loan.
Taxes April 28, 2023
The IRS is Trying to Change the Way Businesses Report Tips
The IRS's proposed SITCA program seeks to streamline reporting—and, of course, increase tax compliance.
Sales Tax April 27, 2023
Avalara Announces New E-Invoicing Certifications and Participation in Local and Global Exchange Networks to Support Tax Compliance for Businesses and Governments
Avalara intends to be accredited by the Digital Business Networks Alliance as an access point and service provider to facilitate the sending and receiving of electronic business documents over...
Taxes April 27, 2023
IRS Agent Seeks Whistleblower Status to Discuss Problems with Hunter Biden Tax Probe
The agent claims the IRS mishandled an investigation into Hunter Biden and wants to disclose concerns about his taxes.
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.
Accounting April 26, 2023
Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants Issues 2023 State of Pennsylvania Public Accounting Firms Study
The State of Pennsylvania Accounting Firms in 2023 is a comprehensive white paper conveying critical insights for practitioners while highlighting the challenges and opportunities...
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.