Tax Strategies

The AICPA Private Companies Practice Section (PCPS) did a remarkable job with its 2007 Top MAP Issues survey, and it was done without even changing the question that is asked each year or who was asked. It was done simply by taking a knife and cutting up the answers. The annual survey asks various practitioners in public practice: What are your top five MAP concerns?

The New York State Society of CPAs held a conference to discuss ways that accountants can battle fraud at the companies they audit.

The Internal Revenue Service has added new features to its Online Payment Agreement Application, making it easier for taxpayers and practitioners to modify existing installment agreements for paying tax debts to the government.

The American Institute of CPAs' Tax Division presented Alan Einhorn with its 2007-2008 Distinguished Service Award at its spring meeting.

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.

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.

The Senate Finance Committee held hearings on small business tax issues as part of a series of hearings on tax reform.

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.

The U.S. Tax Court has proposed amending its rules and procedures for whistleblower award actions.

Buying goods over the Internet without paying sales tax is becoming a thing of the past.