Roger Russell is a senior editor at Accounting Today. He focuses on tax developments and compliance, and professional liability issues affecting CPAs. He is a tax attorney and has been a researcher and analyst at several major tax publishing companies.
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At a recent stakeholder meeting, the IRS addressed the ramifications of the Advance Child Tax Credit payments on tax season and much more.
December 7 -
A federal court in Alabama has enjoined the Treasury from enforcing the provision of the American Rescue Plan.
November 30 -
The most impactful laws, court decisions, regulations and IRS pronouncements of the last year.
November 30 -
It’s estimated that it can cost up to $2.28 to figure out the tax on $1 of sales in Louisiana.
November 23 -
The new act impacts cryptocurrency, the Employee Retention Credit and tax deadlines.
November 16 -
Officials shared information on mid-February returns, preparing for next tax season, and more.
November 9 -
An adverse court ruling leaves wealthy states with fewer options.
November 2 -
Potential new provisions could create a seismic shift in tax.
October 28 -
West Virginia didn’t need to change the laws to begin taxing streaming services.
October 26 -
A failure to use tax data may represent a major missed opportunity, however.
October 26 -
Trade groups and Republicans in Congress are marshalling arguments based on privacy, constitutionality and other concerns.
October 19 -
A spate of lawsuits claims that the restrictions violate states' rights to manage their finances.
October 13 -
The agency is working on the problems, but is continually being inundated with phone calls and tax returns.
October 5 -
Insurance pros offer tips on getting the right liability policy for your firm.
September 29 -
Accounting Today's annual listing of top providers of liability insurance.
September 29 -
A revival of the pollution-prevention tax will hit affected industries with higher rates than the original.
September 29 -
Waiting until after potential rate increases go into effect could lower values.
September 28 -
The prospects for specific tax changes in the Build Back Better Act appear murky right now, but there could be more clarity later this week.
By Michael CohnSeptember 27 -
Vertex's annual Mid-Year Report reveals the COVID-19-driven differences in the way jurisdictions are approaching rates.
September 14 -
One measure in particular — home values — suggests it may have shifted some relative wealth down the income scale.
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