Michael Cohn, editor-in-chief of AccountingToday.com, has been covering business and technology for a variety of publications since 1985. Prior to joining Accounting Today and WebCPA, he worked for Red Herring, Internet World, Beyond Computing, Accounting Technology and PC Magazine, and freelanced for a variety of other business publications. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with a BA in English, he studied accounting at the Wharton School of Business, and currently lives in New York City.
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The total effective tax rate for the 400 wealthiest Americans was lower than the general population, according to a new study.
By Michael CohnAugust 25 -
One of Accounting Today's fastest-growing firms has recently relaunched its website and brand.
By Michael CohnAugust 22 -
The Internal Revenue Service is reportedly reversing course on some of its wide-ranging job cuts after realizing they reduced the staff too drastically.
By Michael CohnAugust 22 -
The Internal Revenue Service issued answers to frequently asked questions about the soon-to-expire tax credits for solar and wind power and electric vehicles.
By Michael CohnAugust 21 -
The IRS is asking the public to weigh in on free tax filing options for an upcoming congressional report, amid worries about the likely demise of Direct File.
By Michael CohnAugust 21 -
The International Accounting Standards Board issued a set of amendments to IFRS 19 Subsidiaries without Public Accountability: Disclosures.
By Michael CohnAugust 21 -
80% of accounting and tax firms plan to raise their fees next year, with many shifting from hourly billing to value-based pricing.
By Michael CohnAugust 21 -
The Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury intend to issue proposed regulations involving the transfer of United States real property interests.
By Michael CohnAugust 20 -
The government could collect up to $1.5 billion more in tax revenue over five years if pipe tobacco and roll-your-own tobacco were taxed the same as cigarettes.
By Michael CohnAugust 20 -
The Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury issued a notice saying they intend to issue proposed regulations withdrawing the DPL rules for multinationals.
By Michael CohnAugust 20