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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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The Government Accountability Office conducted an undercover investigation of tax preparers earlier this year to learn what they disclose to clients about the fees they charge for refund anticipation loans.
June 8 -
Richard Hatch, the first-season winner of the reality TV series "Survivor," has appealed his conviction on tax evasion charges to the U.S. Supreme Court.
June 4 -
The Senate Finance Committee held hearings on small business tax issues as part of a series of hearings on tax reform.
June 4 -
A report from Ernst & Young describes the potential adverse impact on the U.S. economy if the research and development tax credit is not renewed.
June 3 -
The U.S. Tax Court has proposed amending its rules and procedures for whistleblower award actions.
June 3 -
Buying goods over the Internet without paying sales tax is becoming a thing of the past.
June 3 -
Prosecutors who convicted actor Wesley Snipes on charges of failing to file his tax return for three years have filed a cross-appeal demanding that he pay $257,687.74 for the cost of prosecuting him.
June 2