Tax

Mule the merrier; cashing out; going for the gold; and other highlights of recent tax cases.

AICPA chief Barry Melancon discussed the tax extenders bill that's working its way through Congress, and a host of other issues affecting the accounting profession.

Republican attorneys general from 13 states have signed a letter denouncing the IRS pilot of a Direct File system, calling efforts unconstitutional.

The measure now heads to the Senate where lackluster Republican support threatens to sink it.

The House passed tax extenders legislation that revives the enhanced Child Tax Credit, the ability to fully deduct R&D expenses in the first year, 100% bonus depreciation, disaster tax relief, and more.

Tax pros and taxpayers should be aware that the IRS is restarting its "collection notice stream."

The Internal Revenue Service has been working to resolve a problem that was preventing businesses and tax professionals from using a new online portal to file their 1099 forms for free.

Speaker Mike Johnson will allow a vote on a $78 billion business and child tax break bill, siding with corporations over a group of Republicans who objected to the package negotiated with Senate Democrats.

Incentives and resistance; inspiring staff ambition; the keys to change; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

The IRS is pushing back payment and filing deadlines.