Regulation and compliance
Regulation
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The 35-day partial government shutdown had a negative impact on the outlook for small business owners, although there was a slight uptick in hiring and wages last month, according to payroll giant Paychex.
January 29 -
Is tax reform dampening the real estate market for first-time buyers?
January 29 -
Expats will have to wait to submit their returns and receive refunds.
January 29 -
The Internal Revenue Service began accepting returns Monday, with employees returning to work after a 35-day partial government shutdown.
January 28 -
The American Institute of CPAs sent a letter to officials at the IRS and the Treasury, a day before President Trump announced a temporary deal.
January 25 -
More than 200 members of the Maryland Association of CPAs met with state legislators in Annapolis to discuss ongoing issues effecting clients and the profession.
January 25 -
The tax automation company’s goal is to be a part of “every transaction in the world.”
January 25 -
The commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service sent an email to staff at the agency who are struggling with the partial government shutdown.
January 24 -
As the U.S. government shutdown continues, one potential consequence of it threatens to disrupt the supply of T-bills.
January 24 -
Lawmakers want to know how the longest government shutdown in history will affect one of the most critical tax filing seasons. But it’s unlikely they’re going to get any answers this week.
January 24 -
Personal financial satisfaction declined in the fourth quarter of 2018 as stock market gyrations and the prospect of a government shutdown weighed on U.S. consumers, according to a survey by the American Institute of CPAs.
January 24 -
The group’s members are lowering their fees for government employees affected by the shutdown.
January 23 -
The legislation aims to help entrepreneurs with filing deadlines, electronic signatures and the sharing economy.
January 23 -
The costs of shows on broadcast and cable television, along with streaming services, could be affected by the changes.
January 23 -
Tax refunds could be delayed this season despite actions by the Trump administration.
January 23 -
The Trump administration has recalled thousands of furloughed federal workers to process tax returns and continue work on offshore drilling permits. But programs that are out of favor with the White House — such as the Energy Star consumer ratings system — aren’t getting the same treatment.
January 23 -
Remembering this season; retention pointers; IRS Mind; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.
January 22 -
The service is currently unable to reschedule the event.
January 22 -
The Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department issued final regulations spelling out how U.S.-based companies will have to pay repatriation taxes on offshore profits under Section 965 of the tax code.
January 22 -
The IRS has given pass-through businesses and their accountants the long-anticipated final word on how they can claim one of the biggest perks in the 2017 Republican tax overhaul.
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