Roger Russell

Senior editor

Roger Russell is senior editor for tax with Accounting Today, and a tax attorney and a legal and accounting journalist with expertise across a wide spectrum of tax, legal and accounting issues. He has written and co-authored articles in tax journals and newsletters, and has contributed to prominent tax research services.

SCOTUS

SCOTUS weighs hearing interstate double-taxation case

At issue is how far states can go in taxing those who cross borders.

By Roger Russell

September 17
Professional liability insurance

New risks emerge for accountants

A survey of the latest issues in accountants’ liability insurance.

By Roger Russell

September 4
Practice management

How tax pros spend their summer vacations

Practitioners share their best practices for the long (relatively) quiet months between deadlines.

By Roger Russell

August 1
Tax-related court cases

How far can states go after Wayfair? 'Not this far'

The Supreme Court decision in Kaestner harkens back to Quill.

By Roger Russell

July 30
Tax preparers

8 summertime to-dos for tax practices

With the spring tax deadline behind us and the fall deadlines looming, now is a good time to work on the firm.

By Roger Russell

July 25
Tax audits

New risks for tax audits

IRS audit rates have dropped, but that doesn’t mean clients shouldn’t be prepared.

By Roger Russell

July 9
Tax preparers

Practitioners eye preparer regulation legislation

NCCPAP wants the Treasury to have the authority to regulate tax professionals.

By Roger Russell

July 2
Wayfair v. South Dakota

Wayfair one year on

A look at how the ramifications of the landmark Supreme Court decision are affecting states, businesses and tax practitioners.

By Roger Russell

July 2
Tax reform

Top tax issues for the rest of 2019

Experts share what practitioners should be paying attention to for the rest of the year.

By Roger Russell

July 1
Lawsuits

Supreme Court upholds agency deference doctrine, for now

The case has applicability to all administrative agencies, including the IRS, and their ability to issue authoritative regulations and guidance.

By Roger Russell

June 27