Tax

Former billionaire Sam Wyly may have been hoping for a better outcome on his home turf as a Texas judge weighed tax-evasion claims related to the fraud trial he lost in New York two years ago. He didn’t get it.

Approximately 69 percent of entrepreneurs who participate in so-called “sharing economy” services such as Uber, Lyft and Airbnb received absolutely no tax guidance from the companies they work with, according to a new survey.

Avalara is exploring the potential for using blockchain, the underlying technology in Bitcoin, in its sales tax software.

More and more taxpayers are turning towards do-it-yourself tax software to prepare and file business and individual income tax returns.

Avalara kicked off its Crush New Orleans conference in the Big Easy, discussing the latest trends in sales and use taxes, excise taxes, global tax compliance and technology.

Avalara introduced CertCapture Mobile Scan App, a sales tax compliance app for point-of-sale transactions.

A practical guide to movie production tax incentives

Who would ever think that the most important part of a shoebox with a client’s tax information was the shoebox? Not me, and I lost a client because of it.

The anonymous whistle-blower who leaked millions of Panamanian legal documents related to secret shell companies offered to help authorities investigate and prosecute criminal cases that might arise from them in exchange for immunity.

Our weekly roundup of tax-related investment strategies and news your clients may be thinking about.