Tax planning

Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, who is chairing the Senate Finance Committee now that Democrats have won control of the Senate, described some of his policy priorities, including the tax area where his committee has oversight.

With the filing season upon us, a raft of brand new challenges await ahead of the April 15 deadline.

The Internal Revenue Service sent a set of recommendations to Congress for how it plans to carry out the far-reaching set of reforms.

President-elect Joe Biden’s plan to pass a multitrillion-dollar economic stimulus package early in his administration faces challenges in a closely divided U.S. Senate, with a potential impeachment trial for Donald Trump that could add to delays.

The Internal Revenue Service is increasing many of the fees for requests for private letter rulings by 26.7 percent, starting Feb. 4.

Given the size and number of tax changes proposed by the Biden administration, it’s no wonder advisors face challenges in helping clients prepare for the year ahead.

This notice and the expected regulations to follow could add to the movement to repeal or modify the cap.

This collection brings together the best advice from a host of experts for tax pros to share with their clients before the end of the year.

Even with just a few days remaining in 2020, a trustee can still employ tax-saving strategies.

Concerns about rising tax rates under the incoming Biden administration are a major factor.

Greg Engel is anticipating another year of tumultuous changes as clients deal with the coronavirus pandemic and new policies from the incoming Biden administration.

The holiday season reminds us to savor time with family and friends, because with the new year, the tax season jumpstarts.

Among other things, an evenly divided Senate represents a significant hurdle.

What Congress, clients and others did this year, and how it will impact next year.

Here are some obvious and not-so-obvious year-end tax tips to consider as we prepare ourselves and our clients for the new year.

The twin dynamics of expiring relief and a transition to a new presidential administration are making the end of 2020 a turbo-charged version of the usual rush to lock in tax reductions.

Wolters Kluwer’s Mark Luscombe rounds up a host of items practitioners may want to address soon.

Clients don’t want to be on the wrong side of any potential changes to tax law.

The outcomes of two elections in Georgia that are scheduled for Jan. 5 are expected to determine the balance of power in the Senate and may also have an impact on the kind of tax planning that accountants should be advising their clients to do.

Concerns are increasing over the growing spread of COVID-19 and the preparedness of the incoming administration to deal with vaccine distribution and other critical issues.