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Tax News & IRS Insights for Accounting Professionals
Accounting Today delivers news and analysis for accounting and tax professionals on federal and state tax developments, IRS guidance,information reporting, and operational implications for practices and clients. Our coverage focuses on legislative and procedural shifts that tax practitioners must monitor in planning, compliance, and advisory contexts.
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Countries that reduce their income taxes over time tend to grow faster, according to a new study
December 27 -
How clients can take advantage of this approach to managing their wealth after death, even if President-elect Trump enacts his proposed reforms. Plus, juicy deductions that come with owning a car and a smart portfolio trick to consider after this year's monster bull market.
December 27 -
Although the year is ending soon, it's not too late to implement some planning moves that can improve a client's tax situation for 2016 and beyond. This article reviews some actions that clients can take before December 31 to improve their overall tax picture.
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Congressional Democrats say they’ll try to thwart Republican plans to overhaul the U.S. tax code by portraying them as a boon for the rich that betrays President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign promise to fight for working Americans.
December 27 -
The IRS has tips for tax preparers to prevent identity theft in the approaching filing season.
December 23 -
Certain numbers will be invalid after Jan. 1, 2017, and holders hoping to avoid refund delays should renew now, according to the service.
December 23 -
SmartVault, which makes online document management and secure client portal solutions, has debuted an e-signature solution.
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