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.

IRS

The IRS agenda for the end of 2019

NCCPAP’s Stephen Mankowski shares the service’s plans on cyber awareness, implementing the Taxpayer First Act, new forms and more.

By Roger Russell

November 12
Tax planning

Are soda taxes the answer?

Taxes on sugary drinks can have positive health effects, but they aren’t a panacea.

By Roger Russell

November 5
Tax planning

Time is running out on getting the most from QOZs

A deadline looms, but questions remain and more guidance is needed.

By Roger Russell

October 29
Tax planning

TCJA tips for next season

Experts share tax reform issues practitioners should keep in mind.

By Roger Russell

October 29
Artificial intelligence

Using AI to get ahead of the IRS

Tax practitioner Bill Nemeth gets ahead of CP2000 letters with artificial intelligence.

By Roger Russell

October 22
International taxes

Taxation in a digital world

A dive into the OECD’s approach to a global framework for taxing digital services providers.

By Roger Russell

October 15
Cloud computing

Fresh ideas on taxing the cloud

At long last, the IRS proposes new regs on cloud transactions.

By Roger Russell

October 8
Professional liability insurance

Accountants' malpractice liability: Fewer claims, but more risks

As part of our 2019 Liability Insurance Buyer's Guide, experts share their takes on the risk landscape.

By Roger Russell

October 3
Tax extenders

Ready for extensions: What we’ve learned since April

With October 15 coming up, Mark Luscombe shares top issues for extended tax returns.

By Roger Russell

October 1
Finance, investment and tax-related legislation

The tax legislative agenda for the rest of 2019

With just a few months left, some ideas have more chance of passing than others.

By Roger Russell

September 24