Creativity on a tax return is a natural tendency. Many strategies and behaviors we know are wrong, e.g. not reporting all income. However, is it ever okay to disregard some deductions and pay more tax? At first glance, it would seem that the IRS should like the idea of more reported income and a higher tax liability attached to the additional income. The IRS does not.
Editor’s Pick: The Future of Digital Product Taxation—What Tax Professionals Need to Know
As states increasingly focus on taxing digital products, tax professionals need to be aware of how these changes will affect their clients and businesses. The Multistate Tax Commission (MTC) is at the forefront of efforts to create more uniform approaches to taxing digital goods, and their proposals could have far-reaching consequences for compliance, pricing strategies, and audit risks. Here’s a breakdown of the major proposals under consideration and how they will impact sellers of digital products—and the tax professionals advising them.