Tax

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.

Tax evasion

Swiss bank to pay $123M in U.S. tax case

Federal prosecutors charged Pictet with conspiring to help taxpayers to conceal assets and income from the IRS between 2008 and 2014.

By David Voreacos and Bob Van Voris

December 6
International taxes

WHO calls for higher taxes on alcohol and sugary drinks

The World Health Organization said raising excise taxes on alcohol and sweetened beverages is the most effective way to reduce consumption while generating revenue.

By Bloomberg News

December 6
International taxes

Taxpayers in Swiss City can settle bills with Bitcoin, Tether

The Swiss city of Lugano started to accept cryptocurrencies for paying taxes, fines and all other invoices from the municipality.

By Bloomberg News

December 6
Technology

Bonus Vendor Spotlight: TaxBit

In this truly last Vendor Spotlight of 2023, we talk to Aaron Jacob, head of accounting solutions at TaxBit.

By Chris Gaetano
Technology Editor

December 6
AT Think In the blogs: Complicating matters

Abandoning crypto; Moore; why the deficit balloons; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

December 6

Jeff Stimpson
Practice management

Inside Windes' new Ovisto arm and the growing appeal of joining tax and wealth services

The new wealth management business opens with help from Integrated Partners as more RIAs and accountants follow the trails blazed by many dual practitioners.

By Tobias Salinger
Chief Correspondent

December 5
SCOTUS

Supreme Court suggests support for 2017 tax on foreign earnings

Key justices suggested the tax, which aimed to collect hundreds of billions of dollars on a one-time basis, wasn't fundamentally different from other levies imposed by Congress over the years.

By Greg Stohr
Reporter

December 5

Resources

The latest Accounting Today research and discussion:

Web Seminar The most important supply for tax firms isn't found on shelves

In this webinar, we'll show you how tax and accounting professionals are leveraging new technologies to make their firms more efficient and to stay ahead of competitors.

Partner Insights from Thomson Reuters
Web Seminar The psychology of a modern tax workflow: Reducing anxiety, decision fatigue & compliance risk

In this session you'll learn practical, firm-tested principles to reduce confusion, improve predictability, and strengthen both client and staff confidence.

Partner Insights from SmartVault
Web Seminar Tax Planning for 2027

This webinar will look at key opportunities and stumbling blocks for practitioners

Sponsored by 8am CPACharge

Tax: Key Questions & Analysis:

What IRS guidance on forms and information reporting should practitioners prioritize?

The IRS continues to update thresholds and instructions for critical tax forms. This includes changes to information reporting requirements and guidance on evolving reporting standards, affecting 1099, W-2 and similar reporting obligations.

What procedural developments affect IRS automatic change consent for method changes?

Tax professionals must understand which accounting method changes qualify for automatic consent versus advance consent. This determines whether a Form 3115 must be filed with IRS National Office or via automatic procedures.

How are tip-related tax provisions evolving under current policy?

New tax provisions related to tip income will impact how service industry clients and payroll units handle tax reporting and compliance. This includes draft schedules and withholding considerations.

What IRS guidance will shape compliance for the 2026 filing season?

Practitioners will need to understand procedural updates, forms changes, and reporting shifts that will affect compliance workflows and client expectations for the 2026 filing season. This includes the implementation timeline for new schedules and reporting requirements as well as for emerging areas such as crypto broker reporting.