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Around the Tax World- march 10, 2026
In The HeadlinesThe Trump administration takes a 10% stake in Intel.
What's New In The Tax World?The IRS has released a new OBBBA schedule: Taxpayers can now claim a tax exemption on tips, overtime, and car loan interest
State-By-State-UpdatesCalifornia lawmakers are torn over a new gas tax study.
Tax Planning TipsHow could A.I. impact the way taxpayers approach filing season?
READ MOREAround the Tax World- July 27, 2022
World NEWS - A proposed levy on Disneyland tickets fails to move ahead...
U.S. NEWS - Debate brews over Democratic lawmakers’ proposal for the IRS to launch a free tax filing service...
STATE NEWS - A watchdog group in Utah is speaking out about the use of the state’s surplus revenue...
TAX PLANNING - For higher-income taxpayers, Social Security taxes could increase due to the rising wage ceiling...
Around the Tax World- June 29, 2022
World NEWS - New IRS voice bots can assist callers with setting up or changing payment plans...
U.S. NEWS - President Biden calls on Congress to establish a national gas tax holiday...
STATE NEWS - Virginia finalizes a two-year budget with $4 billion in tax cuts...
TAX PLANNING - The IRS announces that the end is in sight for backlogged 2021 tax returns...
Around the Tax World- June 8, 2022
World NEWS - The tax fraud investigation surrounding the Trump Organization continues...
U.S. NEWS - States’ attempt to provide relief to taxpayers may be contributing to rising inflation...
STATE NEWS - Virginia votes to adjust its budget plan to include $4 billion in tax relief...
TAX PLANNING - Using cryptocurrency as compensation raises tax issues for employees and employers alike...
Around the Tax World- May 27, 2022
World NEWS - The global minimum tax deal struggles to move toward implementation...
U.S. NEWS - US technology and innovation sectors may see tax breaks in new bill aimed at reducing reliance on China...
STATE NEWS - Minnesota legislators plan to eliminate state taxes on Social Security income...
TAX PLANNING - The IRS is expected to pay interest to taxpayers with delayed tax refunds...
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Lessons Learned from the Tax Court: An Olive Branch in Tax Court
“Everything is deductible until the audit” is an adage frequently repeated in the tax preparation industry. Generally, it’s mentioned tongue-in-cheek, but today’s taxpayer (and her tax pro boyfriend) may have taken it a bit too literally. Additionally, cutting corners may seem like a time-saving strategy in the moment, but the potential to backfire can’t be ignored. In this case, the taxpayer is about to learn things the hard way.
Two Tax Systems: The Fundamental Divide That Shapes Every Client Strategy
As tax professionals, we must recognize a profound truth that most Americans never fully grasp: The United States doesn’t have a single tax system, it has two fundamentally different systems operating in parallel. Understanding this dichotomy is perhaps the most important insight you can share with your clients, as it forms the foundation for virtually every advanced tax strategy.
When Your Client’s Business Fails: Easing the Tax Pain
The Internal Revenue Code provides several meaningful tools to ease the tax pain when a business fails. The problem is that many of these provisions require advance planning, timely action, or both. If you’re not looking for them, you’ll miss them, and your client will pay for it. In this article, we’ll look at net operating losses, Section 1244, worthless stock and bad debts, the hobby loss rules, cancellation of debt, and key opportunities to look back at prior years.
