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The top state and local tax issues of 2022
State PTE taxes, Maryland's digital ads tax, and tax rate reductions at the forefront. → Read More
The war over the Tax Mandate grinds on
The Supreme Court and the Eleventh Circuit issue separate rulings on the controversial law that would prevent states from lowering taxes after accepting federal aid. → Read More
Supreme Court considers attorney-client privilege in tax case
The question is whether legal advice was the primary purpose of a communication, or just one significant purpose among others. → Read More
Tax season preview: Hoping to get back to normal
The list of potential roadblocks is relatively short — and just got shorter. → Read More
The top tax developments of 2022
40 critical regulations, court decisions, laws, IRS proposals and other major changes to the tax landscape from the past 12 months. → Read More
Appeals court strikes down ARPA's tax cut ban
The Sixth Circuit prohibited the Treasury from enforcing the tax mandate against Tennessee, though it also held that Kentucky lacked standing in its challenge. → Read More
It's a new world for crypto reporting
More and more, these assets are becoming embedded in the world's financial systems. → Read More
Picking the right liability insurance
In a hard market, accountants need to protect themselves. → Read More
CPAs must advise clients of green energy opportunities in the IRA
Not keeping abreast of the green provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act could lead to trouble. → Read More
Inflation reduction on the way
The newly signed Inflation Reduction Act contains a wide range of provisions. → Read More
Wayfair hearing may lead to remedial sales tax legislation
The only clear theme from a recent Senate hearing was the lack of certainty around when a retailer should start collecting tax. → Read More
Don’t hold your breath on expiring tax breaks
A host of provisions will expire at the end of the year, and there's no telling whether they'll be renewed, says Wolters Kluwer's Mark Luscombe. → Read More
New liability risks for the new year
Accountants’ responses to the pandemic have, in many ways, opened them up to new liability risks in 2022. → Read More
Court finds federal tax cut ban unconstitutional
A federal court in Alabama has enjoined the Treasury from enforcing the provision of the American Rescue Plan. → Read More
Get ready for a resurrection of the Superfund tax
A revival of the pollution-prevention tax will hit affected industries with higher rates than the original. → Read More
Proposed tax hikes accelerate business deals
Waiting until after potential rate increases go into effect could lower values. → Read More
Did the TCJA reduce wealth inequality?
One measure in particular — home values — suggests it may have shifted some relative wealth down the income scale. → Read More
IRS regulation of tax preparers gains steam
Legislation is on track to give the service the authority it needs, with tax pro groups supporting it. → Read More
IRS clarifies ADS recovery period for rental property
Revenue Procedure 2021-28 offers guidance for real property trades or businesses implementing retroactive changes. → Read More
Int’l agreements spur move to global minimum tax
After years of discussions, position papers, proposals, negotiations, and re-proposals, the world is rapidly approaching a serious milestone in tax. → Read More