Taxes February 17, 2025
Opinion: Americans Would Pay Higher Taxes to Save Social Security
Voters are clear in how they want Congress to shore up the massively popular program’s deteriorating finances, but lawmakers don't seem to be listening.
Taxes February 16, 2025
IRS Could Lay Off 15,000 Staff This Week, During Peak Tax Season
According to ABC News and the Associated Press, up to 15,000 workers at the Internal Revenue Service could be laid off from their positions in the next week.
Taxes February 15, 2025
CPA Weekly Tax News Roundup – Feb. 16, 2025
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Taxes February 14, 2025
Average 2025 Tax Refunds Up by More Than $300, IRS Says
Data released on Feb. 14 by the IRS shows the average refund is coming in at $2.065, up from $1,741 in 2024.
AICPA February 14, 2025
AICPA Highlights Key Concerns for Individuals to Keep in Mind During 2024 Tax Season
As taxpayers navigate the challenges of tax season, the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) is identifying areas individual filers to be aware of for this filing season.
Taxes February 14, 2025
AICPA Recommends Scaling Back Section 199A QBI Deduction Limitation
Section 199A generally allows owners of pass-through entities to deduct 20 percent of the owner’s QBI earned in a qualified trade or business.
Taxes February 13, 2025
New IRS Guidance on Cryptocurrency Complicates Reporting But Includes Temporary Safe Harbor
With cryptocurrency's increase in popularity, the IRS has introduced some complicated reporting requirements to ensure compliance with U.S. tax laws.
AICPA February 12, 2025
AICPA Thanks Ways and Means Committee for Approving Endorsed Legislation
The AICPA has long supported the proposals and will continue to work to advance comprehensive proposals that enhance Internal Revenue Service (IRS) operations and improve the taxpayer experience.
Taxes February 12, 2025
Mastering Tax Season: 4 Ways to Manage Unprepared or Late Clients
Make sure to explain how their current pricing tier doesn’t include the things they need and how your additional services can help them stay on top of taxes throughout the year.
Taxes February 11, 2025
$1,928 is the Average Refund Amount So Far This Tax Season
Since the start of the 2025 tax filing season on Jan. 27, the IRS has issued 3.23 million refunds with an average refund amount of $1,928 as of Jan. 31, the agency said last week.
Taxes February 11, 2025
Ford CEO: Inflation Reduction Act Tax Credit Repeals Could Risk Jobs
Ford Motor Co. CEO Jim Farley warned that if the federal government under President Trump repeals provisions of the Biden administration's Inflation Reduction Act like the electric vehicle battery production tax credits, the company could have to look at layoffs.
Taxes February 10, 2025
Trump Plans to Impose 25% Tariffs on Steel, Aluminum Imports
The president also said he would announce reciprocal tariffs this week on countries that tax U.S. imports, which would be enacted almost immediately after an announcement.