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November 20, 2009

  • Over $532M Wrongly Claimed for Education Tax Credits WebCPA

November 17, 2009

  • Making Work Pay Credit May Cause Millions to Owe More Taxes WebCPA

November 11, 2009

  • Sleeter Group Honors QuickBooks Add-Ons WebCPA
  • Nov. 18 Webinar for Tax Professionals Details Benefits of E-File IRS

November 6, 2009

  • Congress Mandates Electronic Filing WebCPA

November 5, 2009

  • Intuit Names New Members to Advisory Council WebCPA
  • Senate Extends Homebuyer Tax Credit WebCPA

November 4, 2009

  • Two Out of Three Individuals Now Using IRS e-File IRS

October 27, 2009

  • Shulman Has ‘Some Sympathy’ for CPA Concerns WebCPA

October 22, 2009

  • Intuit to Expand 401(k), Health Insurance Market WebCPA
  • Accounting Firms Succeed Despite Economic Slump WebCPA

October 16, 2009

  • IRS Announces Pension Plan Limitations for 2010 IRS
  • Inflation Having Little Effect on Tax Rates and Benefits in 2010 IRS

October 14, 2009

  • IRS Mulls Limiting Sole-Proprietor Loss Deductions WebCPA
  • Senate Finance Committee Passes Health Reform Bill WebCPA
  • IRS Creates Retirement Plan Tool for Small Business WebCPA

October 9, 2009

  • Oct. 17 is Last Day for Businesses to Request Tax Credit Certification for Some New Hires IRS

October 2, 2009

  • Taxpayers Have Until Oct. 15 to File Extended 2008 Tax Returns; Offshore Voluntary Disclosures Also Due IRS

October 1, 2009

  • IRS Provides New T&E Expensing Rules WebCPA

September 29, 2009

  • Intuit Unveils QuickBooks 2010 WebCPA

September 28, 2009

  • AICPA Sets Date for Launch of Revamped CPA Exam WebCPA

September 25, 2009

  • IRS Issues Guidance on 2009 Required Minimum Distribution Waiver IRS

September 23, 2009

  • IRS to Require 1040 E-filing by Tax Preparers WebCPA

September 18, 2009

  • First-Time Homebuyer Credit Provides Tax Benefits to 1.4 Million Families to Date, More Claims Expected IRS
  • IRS Announces New Materials Available to Promote Awareness of Recovery Act Tax Benefits IRS

September 15, 2009

  • Intuit to Acquire Mint.com for $170 Million WebCPA

September 14, 2009

  • IRS Seeks Comments from Software Industry and Unenrolled Preparers at Upcoming Public Forum to Improve Tax Preparer Standards IRS
  • Deadlines Near for Business to Choose Expanded NOL Election; Sept. 15 for Many Corporations, Oct. 15 for Individuals IRS

September 9, 2009

  • Obama Aims to Increase Retirement Savings WebCPA

September 2, 2009

  • AICPA Advises IRS to Stick to Circular 230 for CPAs WebCPA

September 1, 2009

  • IRS Could Use Mortgage Data to Pursue Tax Evaders WebCPA

August 27, 2009

  • Small Businesses Worry about Energy Tax Breaks WebCPA

August 26, 2009

  • Intuit to Offer Free Online Tax Software WebCPA

August 24, 2009

  • IRS Features Recovery Tax Credits on YouTube, iTunes IRS

August 19, 2009

  • IRS to Receive Unprecedented Amount of Information in UBS Agreement IRS

August 18, 2009

  • IRS Seeks Comments from Government Agencies at Upcoming Public; Forum on Proposals to Advance Tax Preparer Performance Standards IRS

August 14, 2009

  • For Many Small Businesses, Fall Filing Deadline Looms for Special Refund Claims IRS

August 12, 2009

  • Intuit Offers Tax Research WebCPA

August 6, 2009

  • IRS Alerts Public to New Identity Theft Scams IRS

July 30, 2009

  • IRS Warns Taxpayers to Beware of First-Time Homebuyer Credit Fraud IRS

July 27, 2009

  • IRS Seeks Public Comment for Proposals to Boost Tax Preparer Performance Standards IRS

July 16, 2009

  • House Democrats Introduce Health Insurance Bill WebCPA

July 15, 2009

  • Tax Preparer Review; Public Forums to Gather Input this Summer IRS

June 25, 2009

  • IRS Electronic Advisory Committee Delivers Report to Congress IRS

June 24, 2009

  • IRS Updates 1040 for 2009 WebCPA

June 23, 2009

  • Prepare for Hurricanes by Safeguarding Tax Records IRS
  • Intuit Picks Stimulus Grant Winners WebCPA

June 17, 2009

  • Statement of IRS Commissioner Doug Shulman IRS

June 16, 2009

  • 1040 Forms Could Get Bolder and More Colorful WebCPA

June 15, 2009

  • Real Estate Deduction Vexes Taxpayers and IRS WebCPA

June 12, 2009

  • Senate Proposes Boosting Homebuyer Tax Credit WebCPA

June 11, 2009

  • Special Tax Break on New Car Purchases Available in States With No Sales Tax IRS

June 4, 2009

  • Commissioner Doug Shulman's Remarks to the OECD, June 2, 2009 IRS

June 3, 2009

  • Intuit to Acquire PayCycle for $170 Million WebCPA

June 2, 2009

  • Intuit Names 25 Finalists for 'Stimulus Grants' WebCPA

May 29, 2009

  • IRS Offers Tax Credit Guidance to Businesses Hiring Unemployed Veterans and Certain Youth IRS
  • Spring 2009 Statistics of Income Bulletin Now Available IRS

May 22, 2009

  • Treasury to Simplify Tax Code WebCPA

May 21, 2009

  • Law Offers Special Tax Breaks for Small Business; Act Now and Save, IRS Says IRS

May 15, 2009

  • IRS Announces Withholding Adjustment Option for Pension Plans and Provides Taxpayer Education IRS

May 12, 2009

  • Tax Preparer Proposals in Budget Greenbook WebCPA
  • Obama Proposes Billions in Tax Cuts and Tax Hikes WebCPA

May 11, 2009

  • IRS Reminds Small Charities to File e-Postcards WebCPA

May 1, 2009

  • Home Computer Tax Filings Climb 19.3% WebCPA

April 27, 2009

  • Tax Breaks Available for Taxpayers Who Purchase Qualified Plug-In Electric Vehicles IRS

April 17, 2009

  • Tax Credit for Ford Hybrids Begins Phase-Out IRS

April 14, 2009

  • Beware of IRS’ 2009 “Dirty Dozen” Tax Scams IRS

April 8, 2009

  • Credit and Debit Card Fees Related to Tax Payment are Deductible IRS

April 3, 2009

  • IRS Grants Minnesota, North Dakota Flood Victims until May 15 To File Tax Returns, Make Payments IRS

April 2, 2009

  • Tax Tips for Individuals and Businesses WebCPA

April 1, 2009

  • IRS Offers Tax Break on New Car Purchases WebCPA

March 27, 2009

  • First $2,400 of Unemployment Benefits Tax Free for 2009 IRS
  • House, Senate Budget Committees Finalize Markup WebCPA

March 26, 2009

  • Volcker to Lead Tax Reform Effort WebCPA
  • Intuit Unveils Co-Sponsors, Judges for Grant Competition WebCPA

March 18, 2009

  • Commissioner Shulman's Senate Finance Testimony on Ponzi Schemes and Offshore Tax Evasion Legislation IRS

March 17, 2009

  • New Law Extends Net Operating Loss Carryback for Small Businesses; IRS To Ensure Refunds Paid Timely IRS

March 9, 2009

  • Taxpayers Filing Earlier and Banking Larger Refunds in 2009 IRS

March 3, 2009

  • IRS to Push 1099-MISC Compliance WebCPA

February 27, 2009

  • Obama Budget Includes Tax Increases on Wealthy WebCPA

February 26, 2009

  • Expanded Tax Break Available for 2009 First-Time Homebuyers IRS
  • IRS Releases Information to Help Employers Claim COBRA Medical Coverage Credit on Payroll Tax Form IRS

February 23, 2009

  • New Withholding Tables Now Available on IRS.gov; Most Workers Will See Bigger Paychecks this Spring IRS

February 6, 2009

  • Senate Approves Homebuyer Tax Credit WebCPA

February 2, 2009

  • IRS Offers Tips to Avoid Recovery Rebate Credit Confusion IRS
  • For Many Investors, Year-End Forms to Arrive Later IRS

January 29, 2009

  • House Approves Stimulus Package WebCPA

January 28, 2009

  • Senate Committee Approves Stimulus Tax Cuts WebCPA
  • Intuit Offers $10,000 Grants to Accounting Firms WebCPA

January 27, 2009

  • Lawmakers Hone Tax Stimulus Package WebCPA

January 26, 2009

  • Ways and Means Passes Stimulus Tax Cuts WebCPA

January 22, 2009

  • Taxpayers in Four States File with Different Centers this Year IRS

January 21, 2009

  • California Controller Warns of Tax Refund Delay WebCPA

January 14, 2009

  • Obama Refines Tax Cut Plans WebCPA
  • E-File Opens for 2009 With New Features to Expand Taxpayer Access, Help Speed Refunds IRS

January 13, 2009

  • IRS May Expand Enforcement During Tax Processing WebCPA

January 7, 2009

  • IRS Begins Tax Season 2009 with Steps to Help Financially Distressed Taxpayers; Promotes Credits, e-File Options IRS

January 6, 2009

  • EITC Due Diligence Compliance Program IRS

January 5, 2009

  • Obama plan includes $300 billion in tax cuts MSNBC

December 30, 2008

  • Intuit Ranks on Influential Company List WebCPA

December 23, 2008

  • CPA Firms to Expand Despite Recession WebCPA
  • IRS Beefs up Penalty Regulations WebCPA
  • IRS Changes Lockbox Addresses WebCPA

December 17, 2008

  • IRS Goes Easy on Homeowner Tax Liens WebCPA
  • IRS Revises Tax Return Preparer Penalty Regulations WebCPA

December 15, 2008

  • Congress Kills Minimum Distributions for 2009 WebCPA

December 10, 2008

  • IRS Offers Tips for Year-End Donations IRS
  • Accounting Firms Go Paperless WebCPA

December 5, 2008

  • CPAs Starting to Accept Global Standards WebCPA
  • Group Urges Obama to Scale Back Estate Tax Cuts WebCPA

December 2, 2008

  • Plan Now to Get Full Benefit of Saver’s Credit; Tax Break Helps Low- and Moderate-Income Workers Save for Retirement IRS

December 1, 2008

  • New Law Encourages Cash Donations for Midwest Disaster Relief IRS

November 25, 2008

  • IRS Announces 2009 Standard Mileage Rates IRS
  • IRS Issues Fall 2008 Statistics Of Income Bulletin IRS

November 20, 2008

  • Obama Tax Policy Will Promote Clean Energy WebCPA

November 18, 2008

  • Intuit Debuts Document eSort WebCPA

November 13, 2008

  • Electronic Tax Filing Surges 12 Percent WebCPA
  • Congress Expected to Overhaul Tax Law WebCPA

November 11, 2008

  • Intuit Discounts Online Payroll WebCPA

November 7, 2008

  • Obama Presidency Could Worry Tax Clients WebCPA

November 6, 2008

  • Obama to Push for Stimulus WebCPA

October 22, 2008

  • AICPA Could Internationalize CPA Credential WebCPA

October 17, 2008

  • IRS Announces Pension Plan Limitations for 2009 IRS

October 16, 2008

  • 2009 Inflation Adjustments Widen Tax Brackets and Expand Tax Benefits IRS

October 15, 2008

  • McCain, Obama Propose Measures for Economic Crisis WebCPA

October 14, 2008

  • Hurricane Grant Guidelines Now Available IRS

October 13, 2008

  • Bill.com Upgrades to Sync with QuickBooks WebCPA
  • Roth Conversion "Do-Over" Ends Oct. 15 WebCPA

October 10, 2008

  • IRS Warns of Stimulus Payment Deadline WebCPA

October 7, 2008

  • Vehicles Certified as Qualified Advanced Lean-Burn Technology Vehicles IRS

October 6, 2008

  • House Passes Bailout Package WebCPA

October 2, 2008

  • Bailout Plan Clears Senate WebCPA
  • Stronger Information Reporting Urged for Rental Real Estate WebCPA

September 30, 2008

  • Intuit Beefs Up QuickBooks WebCPA

September 29, 2008

  • House Passes Tax Extenders Bill WebCPA

September 26, 2008

  • House Passes AMT Patch and Disaster Relief Tax Breaks WebCPA

September 25, 2008

  • Congress Passes Foster Child Act WebCPA

September 24, 2008

  • Senate Passes Energy, Extenders, Disaster Relief and AMT Bill SFC
  • October 15 Deadline Nears; Don’t Let Stimulus Payment Pass You by IRS

September 23, 2008

  • New Era of CPAs Requires New Tools WebCPA

September 19, 2008

  • IRS Taxpayer Privacy Protection a 'Work in Progress' WebCPA
  • Louisiana Hurricane Ike Victims Qualify for IRS Disaster Relief IRS
  • Texas Hurricane Ike Victims Qualify for IRS Disaster Relief IRS

September 18, 2008

  • Analysts Forecast 2009 Tax Brackets and Deductions WebCPA

September 15, 2008

  • IRS Gives Taxpayers in Area Threatened by Ike Until Sept. 22 To File Corporate and Individual Estimated Taxes IRS

September 12, 2008

  • SpeedTax to Integrate with QuickBooks WebCPA

September 9, 2008

  • Taxes Most Important Issue for Small Businesses WebCPA
  • IRS Streamlines Tax-Exempt Application Process WebCPA
  • People Can Avoid Common Errors that Delay Stimulus Payments IRS

September 4, 2008

  • Hurricane Gustav Victims Qualify for IRS Disaster Relief IRS

September 3, 2008

  • Republicans Pass Platform with Tax Planks WebCPA

September 2, 2008

  • IRS Software Delays Undelivered Refund Checks WebCPA

August 28, 2008

  • Democrats Approve Tax Planks in Platform WebCPA

August 22, 2008

  • IRS Plans New Taxpayer Warning Letters WebCPA
  • Intuit Offers Mobile Bank Balance Service WebCPA

August 20, 2008

  • IRS Issues Instructions for New Form 990 IRS

August 19, 2008

  • IRS Issues Summer 2008 Statistics Of Income Bulletin IRS

August 11, 2008

  • QuickBooks Creates Rock Jingles for Small Business WebCPA

August 8, 2008

  • Taxpayers with 25 or More Heavy Vehicles Now Must File Excise Tax Forms Electronically IRS
  • IRS Presents Ultimatum on Corporate Tax Shelters WebCPA

August 4, 2008

  • Intuit Upgrades Online Payroll WebCPA

July 31, 2008

  • IRS Revises Business Tax Forms WebCPA
  • AICPA Beefs Up SBA Partnership WebCPA

July 24, 2008

July 21, 2008

  • IRS Sending Stimulus Payment Information to Retirees, Veterans IRS

July 11, 2008

  • Scammers Use e-Mail, Fax to Pose as IRS IRS

July 8, 2008

  • National Taxpayer Advocate Releases Report to Congress; Identifies Priority Challenges and Issues for Upcoming Year IRS

June 30, 2008

  • Committee Wants to Fine Tax Preparers Who Don't E-file WebCPA
  • Filing Extensions Changing for Some Business Taxpayers Later this Year IRS

June 23, 2008

  • IRS May Have Goofed on 385,000 Stimulus Payments WebCPA
  • Up to 5.2 Million Retirees May Miss Stimulus Payments WebCPA

June 20, 2008

  • Intuit Intros Accountant Exchange Service WebCPA
  • Low-Income Housing Limits to Be Waived in Indiana and Iowa IRS

June 19, 2008

  • IRS Launches Summer Push to Reach Retirees and Disabled Veterans Who Have Yet to File for Their Economic Stimulus Payments IRS

June 18, 2008

  • IRS Reminds Taxpayers to Report Certain Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts by June 30 IRS

June 17, 2008

  • IRS Revises Tax Preparer Penalties WebCPA
  • IRS Gives Storm Victims More Time to File and Pay; Taxpayers in Parts of 10 States Qualify IRS

June 11, 2008

  • Tech Trends in 2008 Will Be "Virtually" Simple! WebCPA
  • Expert: SaaS Will Alter Future Landscape of Accounting Software WebCPA

June 9, 2008

  • Government Probes Tax Refund Anticipation Loans WebCPA

June 6, 2008

  • IRS Adds Functions to Online Payment Agreement Application IRS

May 29, 2008

  • Electronic Tax Filing Climbs 12 Percent WebCPA

May 28, 2008

  • IRS Issues Spring 2008 Statistics of Income Bulletin IRS

May 21, 2008

  • House Reaffirms Commitment to America’s Armed Forces House
  • IRS Experiences Tax Rebate Glitches WebCPA

May 20, 2008

  • AICPA Passes Forensic Accounting Credential WebCPA
  • CPA Exam Fingerprinting Provokes Controversy WebCPA

May 19, 2008

  • Ways and Means Committee Approves Eased Tax Preparer Provision WebCPA

May 15, 2008

  • IRS Provides 2009 Health Savings Account Limits WebCPA

May 14, 2008

  • IRS Reminds Small Tax-Exempt Organizations of the First Filing Date for the e-Postcard Electronic Notice IRS

May 13, 2008

  • Remarks of IRS Commissioner Douglas Shulman before the American Bar Association IRS

May 8, 2008

  • IRS Has Answers to Questions People Are Asking About Economic Stimulus Payments; IRS Urges People to Visit IRS.gov IRS
  • Taxpayers Oppose IRS Role in Preparing Taxes WebCPA

May 7, 2008

  • AICPA Adds Content for New CPA Exam WebCPA
  • Accounting Degrees Reach 36-Year High WebCPA

May 6, 2008

  • IRS Offers Procedures for Tax Preparer Penalty Cases WebCPA

May 1, 2008

  • Relief for Stimulus Payments Withdrawn from IRAs and Tax-Favored Accounts IRS

April 30, 2008

  • AICPA Finds Americans Divided on Tax Rebate Plans WebCPA

April 28, 2008

  • Treasury Begins Distributing Tax Rebates WebCPA
  • Financial Planning Niche Growing for CPAs WebCPA

April 23, 2008

  • IRS Launches Campaign to Help New Small Businesses IRS

April 18, 2008

  • IRS to Crack Down on Politicking by Charities WebCPA

April 17, 2008

  • Study Criticizes Government-Run Online Tax Prep WebCPA

April 16, 2008

  • IRS Issues Draft Instructions for Nonprofit Form 990 WebCPA

April 14, 2008

  • Senate Passes Housing Relief Tax Bill WebCPA

April 11, 2008

  • IRS Offers Last Minute Reminders IRS
  • IRS To Issue Guidance on Special 50-Percent Depreciation Allowance IRS

April 10, 2008

  • House Committee Approves CPA Advocate Bill WebCPA

April 8, 2008

  • Free Help Available for Certain Taxpayers, Retirees and Disabled Vets; IRS Continues Efforts to Reach People for Stimulus Payments IRS
  • Payment Options Available for Those Who Can’t Pay in Full IRS

April 7, 2008

  • Stock Options Site Offers Tax Tips WebCPA
  • IRS Issues Final Rules for Territory Business Income WebCPA

April 4, 2008

  • IRS Urges Taxpayers To e-file Extension Requests by April 15 Filing Deadline IRS
  • AICPA Testifies to Senate on Estate Tax Reform WebCPA
  • Survey Says Small Businesses Still Bullish on Growth WebCPA

April 3, 2008

  • IRS Seeks Tax Pros for Advisory Committee WebCPA

April 1, 2008

  • Small Businesses Turn to Tax Pros WebCPA

March 28, 2008

  • IRS Goes on YouTube to Talk Tax Rebates WebCPA

March 27, 2008

  • IRS to Open Tax Locations on 'Super Saturday' WebCPA
  • Tips for Tax Filers on Economic Stimulus Payments IRS

March 25, 2008

  • IRS Sets March 29 as “Super Saturday” to Help Retirees, Veterans and Low-Income Workers Receive Economic Stimulus Payments IRS

March 24, 2008

  • CPAs Answer Tax Questions for USA Today WebCPA

March 20, 2008

  • IRS Has $1.2B in Unclaimed Tax Refunds for 2004 WebCPA

March 19, 2008

  • IRS Announces Economic Stimulus Payment Schedules, Provides Online Payment Calculator IRS

March 13, 2008

  • Phishing Scams, Frivolous Arguments Top the 2008 “Dirty Dozen” Tax Scams IRS
  • IRS Explains How Manufacturers, Purchasers Can Take Advantage of Tax Credit for Fuel Cell Vehicles IRS
  • IRS CADE Processing System Tops 15 Million Tax Returns IRS

March 11, 2008

  • Special Economic Stimulus Payment Packages Go to Social Security, Veterans Recipients IRS

March 10, 2008

  • AICPA Advances CPA State Mobility WebCPA

March 7, 2008

  • IRS Guidance on LIFO Pooling for Resellers of Cars, Light-Duty Trucks IRS
  • Proposed Regulations Issued for Capitalization of Tangible Assets IRS

March 5, 2008

  • IRS Won't Challenge $1 Tax Returns WebCPA
  • Tax Season Essentials: IRS Automates Installment Agreement User Fees WebCPA

March 4, 2008

  • IRS Sees Strong Start to E-filing WebCPA

February 29, 2008

  • Special Economic Stimulus Letters Reach Mailboxes in March IRS

February 28, 2008

  • IRS Nixes Distressed-Asset Trust Transactions WebCPA

February 22, 2008

  • Form 4136 Revised; Some Farmers, Fishermen Have Until March 10 to E-File, IRS Says IRS
  • Credit for Honda Hybrids Begins to Phase-Out IRS

February 21, 2008

  • 2008 Economic Stimulus Act Provides Tax Benefits to Businesses IRS

February 19, 2008

  • IRS Provides Safe Harbor on Rental Property WebCPA

February 14, 2008

  • IRS Successfully Processing Tax Forms Affected by AMT Legislation IRS
  • Intuit Predicts Future of Small Business WebCPA

February 12, 2008

  • Mortgage Workouts, Now Tax-Free for Many Homeowners; Claim Relief on Newly-Revised IRS Form IRS

February 11, 2008

  • Bush to Sign Stimulus Deal WebCPA

February 8, 2008

  • Tax Returns from Seven States Go to Different Centers IRS

February 7, 2008

  • Intuit Offers Hiring and Payment Guide WebCPA

February 6, 2008

  • Tax Season Essentials: W-2 Social Security Box Moves WebCPA

February 5, 2008

  • Bush Budget Pushes Tax Proposals WebCPA

February 1, 2008

  • Tax Season Essentials: Changes to 2007 Form 1040 Instructions WebCPA

January 31, 2008

  • New E-Mail and Phone Scams Use IRS Name WebCPA

January 30, 2008

  • AICPA Hits Tax Patents WebCPA

January 29, 2008

  • Senator Proposes Adding to Tax Stimulus Package WebCPA

January 24, 2008

  • Lawmakers clinch a deal on tax rebates MSNBC

January 22, 2008

  • Bush Proposes Tax Stimulus Plan WebCPA

January 18, 2008

  • Tax Season Essentials: IRS Boosts Tax Audits WebCPA

January 17, 2008

  • Congressional Budget Office Considers Tax Stimulus WebCPA

January 16, 2008

  • Tax Provisions Expiring in 2008 WebCPA

January 15, 2008

  • IRS Adds to Frivolous Claims List WebCPA

January 14, 2008

  • Intuit Reveals Accountant Strategy WebCPA

January 10, 2008

  • Tax Season Essentials: Form 1040 Changes WebCPA

January 9, 2008

  • National Taxpayer Advocate Delivers Report to Congress IRS
  • Tax Season Essentials: IRS Sets Rules for Charitable Contributions WebCPA
  • Tax Season Essentials: IRS Will Accept Mismatched ITIN/SSN Returns WebCPA

January 8, 2008

  • Bush Ponders Stimulus Package WebCPA

January 4, 2008

  • Lacerte and ProSeries Ready for AMT Patch WebCPA

January 3, 2008

  • Treasury and IRS Give Taxpayers Greater Control over Information Held by Tax Preparers; Propose Marketing Restrictions on RALs IRS

January 2, 2008

  • IRS Beefs up Conduct Standards for Tax Preparers WebCPA

December 31, 2007

  • Five 2008 GM Vehicles Certified As Qualified Hybrids IRS

December 27, 2007

  • Filing Season Opens on Time Except for Certain Taxpayers Potentially Affected by AMT Patch IRS

December 21, 2007

  • Misclassified Workers to File New Social Security Tax Form IRS
  • IRS Releases Final 2008 Form 990 for Tax-Exempt Organizations, Adjusts Filing
  • IRS Debunks Frivolous Tax Arguments IRS

December 20, 2007

  • House Approves Amended Mortgage Relief Bill WebCPA
  • IRS Works to Quickly, Accurately Implement AMT Patch IRS

December 18, 2007

  • Tax Prep Fees Up 2 Percent WebCPA

December 14, 2007

  • Tax Season Essentials: IRS Approves Extra Medical Care Expenses WebCPA
  • Tax Season Essentials: Changes Regarding Substitute Forms WebCPA

December 13, 2007

  • House Tries Again on AMT Fix WebCPA
  • Disabled Veteran Payments Ruled Tax-Free WebCPA

December 12, 2007

  • Intuit: Software Vendors Can Handle AMT Delay WebCPA

December 10, 2007

  • Senate Passes AMT Patch Without Offsets WebCPA
  • House Passes Energy Bill WebCPA

December 6, 2007

  • IRS Issues List of Vehicles that Qualify for the Alternative Motor Vehicle Credit IRS

November 28, 2007

  • IRS Announces 2008 Standard Mileage Rates; Rate for Business Miles Set at 50.5 Cents per Mile IRS

November 14, 2007

  • Intuit Debuts Online Payroll WebCPA
  • 2008 Nissan Altima Certified as Qualified Hybrid Vehicle IRS

November 12, 2007

  • House Votes for AMT Patch WebCPA

November 9, 2007

  • Bush Threatens to Veto AMT Fix WebCPA
  • 2008 Hybrids Certified As Tax Credit For Toyota and Lexus Comes to an End IRS
  • Plan Now to Get Full Benefit of Saver’s Credit; Tax Break Helps Low- and Moderate-Income Workers Save for Retirement IRS
  • IRS and States to Share Employment Tax Examination Results IRS

November 7, 2007

  • Intuit Takes Small Biz Campaign to Grand Central WebCPA

November 5, 2007

  • House Panel Passes AMT Fix WebCPA
  • E-Mail Scam Targets Wildfire Victims WebCPA

November 2, 2007

  • Tax Committees Plan AMT Fix WebCPA

November 1, 2007

  • Honda Compressed Natural Gas Vehicle is Certified for the Qualified Alternative Fuel Motor Vehicle Tax Credit IRS

October 31, 2007

October 26, 2007

  • Purchasers of GM Hybrids Still Qualify for Tax Credit IRS
  • IRS to Hold Workshops for Small and Mid-Sized 501(c)(3) Exempt Organizations IRS
  • Rangel Unveils Tax Overhaul Bill WebCPA

October 22, 2007

  • Intuit Vows 'Never Again' on E-Filing Glitches WebCPA
  • IRS Wants Poker Tournament Winnings WebCPA

October 19, 2007

  • IRS Discontinues Corporate Tax Short Form WebCPA

October 18, 2007

2008 Inflation Adjustments Widen Tax Brackets IRS

IRS Announces Pension Plan Limitations for 2008 IRS

October 15, 2007

  • Intuit Trains Accountants on QuickBooks Update WebCPA

October 12, 2007

  • Honda Vehicle Certified As Qualified Hybrid Vehicle IRS

October 10, 2007

  • Treasury, IRS Issue Pension Protection Act Guidance IRS
  • IRS Offers Relief for Late S Corporation Elections IRS

October 9, 2007

  • House Approves Foreclosure Aid Bill WebCPA

October 8, 2007

  • Tax-filing Extension Expires Oct. 15; Don’t Overlook Tax Breaks, Choose e-file or Free File, IRS Urges IRS

October 5, 2007

  • Jump In E-filed Corporate Tax Returns Produces Record IRS

October 3, 2007

  • Newly revised estate tax return reflects law changes and other items WebCPA

October 2, 2007

  • IRS Issues Redesigned Allowable Living Expense Standards IRS

September 27, 2007

  • Indexing Will Lower Taxes Next Year WebCPA
  • IRS Proposes Rules on Tax Strategy Patents WebCPA

September 26, 2007

  • Treasury Upgrades Electronic Payments WebCPA

September 24, 2007

  • Intuit Adds to QuickBooks for 2008 WebCPA
  • Charities, Churches and Politics IRS

September 19, 2007

  • IRS Offers Advice to Foreclosure Victims WebCPA

September 17, 2007

  • Grassley, Colleagues Urge IRS Help on Loan Forgiveness WebCPA

September 14, 2007

  • Intuit Elevates Goodarzi, Ward; Combines Accounting and Tax Divisions WebCPA

September 12, 2007

  • Treasury, IRS Extend Documentation Deadline for 409A Compliance IRS

September 8, 2007

  • GM’s 2008 Chevrolet and Saturn Certified As Qualified Hybrid Vehicles IRS
  • Increase in Federal Minimum Wage Will Not Reduce 45B Credit IRS

August 31, 2007

  • Filing Instructions for Subchapter T Cooperatives IRS

August 30, 2007

  • Honda Hybrids Still Qualify for Tax Credit IRS
  • GM Hybrids Still Qualify for Tax Credit IRS

August 28, 2007

  • IRS Warns of New E-mail Scam Offering Cash for Participation in “Member Satisfaction Survey” IRS

August 24, 2007

  • Nissan Hybrid Still Qualifies for Tax Credit IRS
  • Corporate Use of e-File Up as Deadline Approaches IRS

August 23, 2007

  • 8 Million File Unnecessary Tax Returns WebCPA

August 22, 2007

  • Phone Customers Can Still Request Excise Tax Refund, IRS Says IRS

August 7, 2007

  • House Approves $16B Energy Tax Bill WebCPA
  • New Rule Will Not Affect Teacher Salaries in Upcoming School Year IRS

August 3, 2007

  • IRS Seeks Comments on Updates to Corporate and Partnership Tax Forms IRS
  • Treasury, IRS Release Report on Improving Voluntary Compliance IRS

August 1, 2007

  • IRS Establishes E-File Anti-Fraud Rules WebCPA
  • Victims of 2005 Hurricanes Get Additional Year to Sell Vacant Land IRS

July 30, 2007

  • Hydrogen-Powered Honda Vehicle Qualifies for Tax Credit IRS

July 25, 2007

  • Intuit Survey: Accountants' Hourly Rates Up WebCPA

July 18, 2007

  • IRS Warns Against Fake E-mails WebCPA

July 17, 2007

  • IRS Simplifies Electronic Signatures WebCPA

July 13, 2007

  • Electronic Excise Tax Filing Is Coming; IRS Will Accept Paper Forms 2290 in Interim IRS
  • IRS to Notify Small Tax-Exempt Organizations of New Information Reporting Requirement IRS

July 12, 2007

  • Chief Counsel Seeking Comment on Gift Tax Consequences of Trusts Employing Distribution Committee IRS
  • Mazda Vehicles Certified As Qualified Hybrid Vehicles IRS

June 28, 2007

  • Technology Key to Small Biz Success: Study WebCPA

June 20, 2007

  • Spring SOI Spotlights Farm Proprietorships, S Corporations, Noncash Contributions WebCPA

June 19, 2007

  • IRS Reminds Tax Professionals to Register Early for Tax Forum IRS

June 18, 2007

  • Finance Committee Crafts Energy Tax Package WebCPA

June 15, 2007

  • QuickBooks Goes Open Source WebCPA

June 13, 2007

  • Transitional Penalty Relief Provided to Tax Return Preparers IRS
  • Government Moves to Curb Telephone Tax Refund Fraud; Tax Preparers Indicted in Four States, One Enters Guilty Plea IRS

June 6, 2007

  • Application Available for Reduced Installment Agreement User Fee IRS

June 4, 2007

  • QuickBooks Online Passes 100K Customer Mark WebCPA
  • IRS Encourages Taxpayers to Safeguard Tax, Financial Records In Preparation for Hurricane Season IRS

June 1, 2007

  • IRS Warns Taxpayers of New E-mail Scams WebCPA

May 28, 2007

  • Congress Eyes Internet Taxes WebCPA

May 25, 2007

  • Ford Hybrids Still Qualify for Tax Credit IRS

May 18, 2007

  • Intuit Rolls Out New Lacerte Solution, Announces Symposiums WebCPA

May 16, 2007

  • 2007 Tax Season Sets Records for E-file, Direct Deposit, IRS.gov IRS

May 14, 2007

  • Many Churches, Nonprofits Qualify for Telephone Tax Refund IRS

May 8, 2007

  • Treasury Issues Rules on Roth 401(k) Plans WebCPA
  • Nissan Hybrid Still Qualifies for Tax Credit IRS

May 7, 2007

  • Redesign for Form 990 on the Way WebCPA

May 4, 2007

  • Phase-Out of Credit for Toyota and Lexus Hybrids Continues With Reporting of First Quarter Sales IRS
  • GM Hybrids Still Qualify for Tax Credit IRS

May 3, 2007

  • TIGTA Reports Interim Filing Results WebCPA

May 1, 2007

  • IRS Grants Tax Relief for Certain Northeast Storm, Flooding Victims; Taxpayers Have Until June 25 to File Returns IRS
  • IRS Draft Form 1120-F and New Schedule M-3 (1120-F) Now Available for Public Comment IRS

April 24, 2007

  • Tax Writers Reach Deal on Small Business Measures WebCPA

April 18, 2007

  • Taxpayers, Tax Professionals with TurboTax Problems Have Until Midnight April 19 to e-file IRS
  • IRS Gives Northeast Storms Victims Until April 26 to File Tax Returns IRS
  • IRS Grants Six-Month Filing, Payment Extension Following Virginia Tech Shooting IRS

April 16, 2007

  • Intuit Relaunches Incorporation Site, Referral Program WebCPA

April 13, 2007

  • Modernized e-File Allows Electronic Filing of Partnership Returns IRS

April 12, 2007

  • IRS Offers Several Tax Payment Options IRS

April 11, 2007

  • IRS Urges Taxpayers to e-file Extension Requests By April 17 Filing Deadline IRS

April 10, 2007

  • IRS Offers Last-Minute Tips for Taxpayers IRS

April 5, 2007

  • April 17 Tax Deadline Rapidly Approaching IRS

April 4, 2007

  • IRS Urges Taxpayers to Avoid Common Mistakes IRS

April 3, 2007

  • IRS Warns of Imposter E-Mails WebCPA

March 30, 2007

  • IRS Encourages Taxpayers to Take Advantage of Overlooked Tax Benefits IRS

March 28, 2007

  • Many Cell Phone Customers May Be Overlooking Telephone Tax Refund; Before You File, See if You Qualify, IRS Advises IRS

March 20, 2007

  • 2007 Saturn Aura Certified As Qualified Hybrid Vehicle IRS

March 16, 2007

  • IRS Identifies 40 Frivolous Positions for Taxpayers to Avoid IRS
  • Phone Card Retailers Usually Qualify for Telephone Tax Refund IRS

March 14, 2007

  • IRS Urges Caution about Internet Sites that Resemble the Official IRS Site IRS

March 13, 2007

  • IRS Reminds Corporations to E-File or File for an Extension by March 15 IRS
  • IRS Issues Winter 2006-2007 Statistics of Income Bulletin IRS

March 9, 2007

  • Direct Deposit Refunds Top $100 Billion; Now They Can Be Deposited In Up To Three Accounts IRS

March 7, 2007

  • Intuit Touts Simplicity of QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions WebCPA

March 6, 2007

  • IRS Revises Offer in Compromise Application Form IRS

March 5, 2007

  • Home Computer E-File Usage Grows in 2007 IRS

March 2, 2007

  • New Online Option Coming for Payment of U.S. Residency Certification Fee IRS

March 1, 2007

  • Farmers, Fishermen Affected by Storms Can Seek Penalty Relief IRS

February 27, 2007

  • IRS Offers Tips for Accurate Schedule K-1 Reporting IRS

February 26, 2007

  • 10 Million Taxpayers Miss Out on Telephone Tax Refunds; IRS Urges People to Check before Filing IRS

February 21, 2007

  • Fraudulent Telephone Tax Refunds, Abusive Roth IRAs Top Off 2007 “Dirty Dozen” Tax Scams IRS
  • Purchasers of Honda Hybrids Still Qualify for Tax Credit IRS

February 20, 2007

  • Warrants in Hand, IRS Moves to Stop Phone Refund Abuse WebCPA

February 14, 2007

  • IRS to Waive Estimated Tax Penalty for U.S. Citizens or Residents Living and Working Abroad IRS

February 9, 2007

  • IRS Offers Opportunity for Employers to Satisfy Tax Obligations of Rank-and-File Employees with ‘Backdated’ Stock Options IRS
  • Phase-Out Credit for Toyota and Lexus Hybrids Continues With Reporting of Fourth Quarter Sales IRS
  • Purchasers of GM Hybrids Still Qualify for Tax Credit IRS

February 8, 2007

  • IRS Moves to Prevent Telephone Tax Refund Abuse; Help Taxpayers Make Accurate Requests IRS

February 6, 2007

  • Bush's Budget Includes $30B Tax Gap Crackdown WebCPA

February 1, 2007

  • Mistakes Abound on Telephone-Tax Refund Requests; IRS Offers Tips for Getting a Speedy Refund IRS
  • Purchasers of Ford Hybrids Still Qualify for Tax Credit IRS

January 31, 2007

  • IRS Revamps Form 940; Sales Tax, AMT Tools WebCPA

January 25, 2007

  • Bush's Speech Sees Deductions as Way to Insurance WebCPA

January 18, 2007

  • E-File, Free File Programs Open for Business WebCPA

January 12, 2007

  • 2007 Nissan Altima Certified as Qualified Hybrid Vehicle IRS
  • U.S. Treasury and Illinois Department of Revenue Announce First in the Nation Federal-State Tax Payment Pilot IRS

January 11, 2007

  • Guidance on Pension Distribution Provisions Issued WebCPA

January 10, 2007

  • Taxpayer Advocate Releases '06 Report WebCPA

January 9, 2007

  • IRS Plans Feb. 3 Start Date for Processing Extender Claims IRS
  • Modernized e-File Available for Partnership Returns IRS

December 29, 2006

  • IRS Announces Installment Agreement User Fee Increases for Some Taxpayer IRS

December 24, 2006

  • IRS Begins Implementing Extenders Legislation; Works to Help Taxpayers During Filing Season

IRS

  • Purchasers of Ford and Mercury Hybrids Still Qualify for Tax Credit IRS

December 20, 2006

  • President Bush Signs the Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006 The White House

December 15, 2006

  • Intuit Strikes Deal to Expand Presence in Payments Market WebCPA

December 14, 2006

  • Recent Tax Law Changes May Affect People Giving to Charity: IRS Offers Tips for Year-End Donations IRS

December 9, 2006

  • Republicans muscle tax bill through Congress MSNBC

December 8, 2006

  • Breaks Still Hang in the Congressional Balance WebCPA

December 2, 2006

  • New Guidelines for Payroll Deduction Contributions to Charities IRS

December 1, 2006

  • Intuit to Acquire Online Banker for $1.35B WebCPA

November 27, 2006

  • Additional Honda Vehicles Certified for Hybrid Tax Credits IRS
  • Honda Compressed Natural Gas Vehicle Certified for Tax Credit IRS

November 20, 2006

  • Businesses and Tax-Exempts Can Use Formula for Telephone Tax Refund IRS

November 15, 2006

  • Dems Start Talking AMT Fix WebCPA

November 14, 2006

  • IRS Ups Installment Agreement User Fees WebCPA

November 10, 2006

  • 2007 Inflation Adjustments Widen Tax Brackets, Expand Tax Benefits IRS

November 8, 2006

  • Ready, Set, Import: Intuit Breakthrough Instantly Transfers Data Directly Into Lacerte and ProSeries Yahoo

November 1, 2006

  • IRS Announces 2007 Standard Mileage Rates IRS

October 23, 2006

  • Additional Ford Hybrid Vehicles Certified for Tax Credit IRS

October 19, 2006

  • IRS Announces Pension Plan Limitations for 2007 IRS
  • IRS Provides Limited Tax Relief for Hawaii Earthquake Victims IRS

October 17, 2006

  • IRS Grants Limited Tax Relief for Victims of Snowstorm in New York IRS
  • IRS Announces Online Payment Agreement Application IRS

October 12, 2006

  • Congress Doesn't Extend Several Tax Breaks WebCPA

October 11, 2006

  • Active-Duty Reservists Get Relief on Retirement Plan Payments: Refunds of 10-Percent Tax Available Back to 2001, New Law Says IRS

October 4, 2006

  • IRS Announces Availability of 2006 Special Enrollment Exam IRS

September 29, 2006

  • Additional Toyota and Lexus Vehicles Certified for the Energy Tax Credit IRS

September 25, 2006

  • IRS Issues Summer '06 SOI Bulletin WebCPA

September 22, 2006

  • More than 12,500 Corporations E-filed 2005 Tax Returns in First Year of New Requirement IRS

September 21, 2006

  • Toyota Hybrid Begins Phaseout on October 1 IRS

September 20, 2006

  • Filing Deadline Set for October 16; Free File Still Available IRS

September 8, 2006

  • IRS Announces Fees for Residency Certification WebCPA

September 5, 2006

  • Wolters Kluwer to buy Taxwise Corporation Reuters

September 1, 2006

  • IRS Announces Standard Amounts for Telephone Tax Refunds IRS

August 28, 2006

  • New Split-Refund Form Available for Public Comment IRS
  • IRS Announces Additional Postponement of Filing and Payment Deadline for Businesses in the Gulf Coast IRS

August 25, 2006

  • Intuit Revamps QuickBooks ProAdvisor Program [Intuit Revamps QuickBooks ProAdvisor Program WebCPA
  • IRS Sums Up Hurricane Benefits WebCPA

August 24, 2006

  • IRS Outlines Taxpayer Protections in Private Debt Collection Program IRS

August 21, 2006

  • Proposed Regulations Issued for Capitalization of Tangible Assets IRS

August 17, 2006

  • Intuit Targets ATX Customers WebCPA

August 14, 2006

  • Purchasers of GM Hybrids Still Qualify for Tax Credit IRS

August 9, 2006

  • Much More Than Pension Reform in Law WebCPA

August 4, 2006

  • Senate OKs sweeping pension bill MSNBC
  • Senate rejects estate tax, minimum wage bill MSNBC

August 2, 2006

  • Wolters Kluwer Tax, Accounting & Legal to Acquire ATX/Kleinrock CCH

July 31, 2006

  • IRS Creates New Tip Reporting Program WebCPA
  • IRS Launching Online Payment Agreement Application IRS

July 25, 2006

  • Hybrid Cars and Alternative Motor Vehicles IRS

July 21, 2006

  • IRS Releases Final Draft Schedules M-3 for 2006 IRS

July 17, 2006

  • Solomon: Tax Reform, Tax Compliance on Radar WebCPA

July 12, 2006

  • GM’s 2007 Saturn Vue Green Line Certified for the New Energy Tax Credit IRS
  • Honda Vehicles Certified to Operate on Compressed Natural Gas IRS
  • GM Vehicles Certified for the Alternative Vehicle Tax Credit IRS

July 6, 2006

  • Temporary Change of Address for Certain Hand-Delivered Documents IRS

June 30, 2006

  • IRS Headquarters Building Remains Closed; Tax Operations Continue IRS

June 28, 2006

  • Several 2007 Ford and Mercury Vehicles Certified for the New Energy Tax Credit IRS
  • IRS Issues Guidance to Hurricane Victims Claiming Casualty Losses; Safe Harbor Methods Available for Individuals IRS
  • IRS Provides Additional Time to File Individual Tax Returns In Areas Hardest Hit by Katrina IRS

June 15, 2006

  • IRS Reminds Businesses to Classify Workers Correctly IRS

June 9, 2006

  • Estate Tax Repeal Won't Get Senate Vote WebCPA

June 7, 2006

  • Seven Honda Vehicles Certified for New Energy Tax Credit IRS

June 2, 2006

  • IRS Expands Taxpayers’ Options for Direct Deposit of Refunds IRS

May 30, 2006

  • IRS Eases Reporting Burden on Corporations and Shareholders IRS

May 26, 2006

  • Government to Stop Collecting Long-Distance Telephone Tax IRS

May 25, 2006

May 22, 2006

  • IRS Encourages Taxpayers to Safeguard Financial and Tax Records During Hurricane Preparedness Week IRS

May 15, 2006

  • President Bush signs tax cut extensions into law CNN

May 15, 2006

  • IRS Will Offer Credit for CFPs WebCPA

May 12, 2006

  • Senate passes $70 billion tax cut bill MSNBC

May 10, 2006

  • Lawmakers agree on investor tax cuts MSNBC

May 5, 2006

  • IRS Reminds Large Tax-Exempt Organizations of May 15 e-file Deadline IRS

May 4, 2006

  • Negotiators Agree to Broader AMT Relief WebCPA

May 3, 2006

May 1, 2006

  • IRS Releases Draft Info for Corporate Schedule M-3 WebCPA

April 26, 2006

  • Premium AICPA Firm Practice Management Content Available To All AICPA

April 25, 2006

  • 2006 Tax Filing Season Sets Records IRS
  • IRS Wins First 'Son of Boss' Case WebCPA

April 24, 2006

  • Officials Address E-File Issues WebCPA

April 14, 2006

  • IRS Announces Changes to 2006 Special Enrollment Examination IRS

April 13, 2006

  • Tax Freedom Day Arrives April 26 WebCPA

April 11, 2006

  • Taxpayers Can Request an Automatic Six-Month Tax Filing Extension IRS

April 10, 2006

  • Some Toyota and Lexus Vehicles Certified for the New Energy Tax Credit IRS
  • Some Ford and Mercury Vehicles Certified for the New Energy Tax Credit

IRS

April 6, 2006

  • IRS Releases Draft Schedules M-3 for 2006 IRS

April 4, 2006

  • Group Looks at AMT Hit State-By-State

WebCPA

April 3, 2006

  • Proposed Rules to Safeguard Taxpayers' Information IRS

March 20, 2006

  • 2005 Data Book Details Rise in Audits IRS

March 15, 2006

March 14, 2006

March 7, 2006

  • IRS Encourages Businesses to Submit Tax Issues for Resolution Program IRS

February 28, 2006

  • Patriot’s Day Gives Some Taxpayers an Extra Day to File and Pay Taxes IRS

February 22, 2006

  • Treasury and IRS Provide Guidance for energy Credits for Homeowners IRS
  • Treasury and IRS Provide Guidance on Energy Credit To Home Builders IRS

February 17, 2006

  • IRS Streamlines Extension of Time to File for Business Taxpayers IRS

February 16, 2006

  • IRS Streamlines Extensions for Business Returns IRS

February 15, 2006

  • Deutsche Bank role in tax shelters probed Yahoo News

February 14, 2006

  • Americans Underpay Taxes by $345 Billion Bloomberg

February 13, 2006

  • Hurricane Victims Have More Time to Claim Losses on Prior Year Returns IRS

February 10, 2006

February 9, 2006

  • IRS Certifies 2006 Toyota Prius Hybrid Vehicle for 2005 Deduction IRS

February 7, 2006

  • 3 Rules for Home Office Deductions CNNMoney
  • Keep Taxes Low to Shrink Deficit CNNMoney

February 6, 2006

  • New Steps Taken to Improve Questionable Refund Program IRS
  • Treasury and IRS Revise Circular 230 for Tax Professionals IRS

February 1, 2006

  • Intuit Fires Back Against H&R Block CNNMoney

January 26, 2006

  • Bush to Push for Permanent Tax Cuts CNNMoney

January 25, 2006

  • New Publication Explains Tax Law Changes Related to Recent Hurricanes IRS
  • What's on Tap for State of Union Address CNNMoney

January 24, 2006

  • IRS Boss Orders Review of Frozen Refunds CNNMoney
  • IRS Says No Dedection for Gender Reassignment WebCPA

January 20, 2006

  • Tax Schemer Sentenced to 5 Years WebCPA

January 19, 2006

  • Certain Tax Returns Go to Different Centers than Last Year IRS

January 18, 2006

  • Tax Law Changes Delay e-file for a Small Number of 2005 Forms IRS

January 17, 2006

January 13, 2006

  • IRS and Treasury Provide Guidance to Hybrid Manufacturers IRS

January 7, 2006

  • IRS Revises Schedule K-1 for Trusts IRS

January 5, 2006

  • IRS Announces Uniform Definition of a Qualifying Child AccountingWeb

January 4, 2006

  • H&R Block Makes Error in Mailing Tax Software USA Today
  • IRS Simplifies Tax Filing Requirements for Small Employers IRS
  • IRS Opens 2006 Filing Season IRS

December 22, 2005

  • IRS Reminds Taxpayers About Requirement of Written Acknowledgment for Donated Cars IRS

December 21, 2005

  • IRS Warns of Questionable Deductions for Donated Vehicles IRS

December 20, 2005

  • IRS to Raise Some User Fees in 2006 IRS

December 19, 2005

December 14, 2005

  • Congress won't fix alternative minimum tax this year CNN

December 9, 2005

  • Tax Cut Showdown NY Times
  • Why an Oil Windfall Profits Tax is a Good Idea CNNMoney
  • Drop-dead Dates for Setting Up Retirement Plans Accounting Web
  • House, Senate Face Tricky Tax Negotiations Yahoo

December 8, 2005

December 7, 2005

December 6, 2005

December 4, 2005

December 3, 2005

  • IRS Announces 2006 Standard Mileage Rates IRS

December 1, 2005

  • December Tax Planning Ideas Yahoo
  • Guidance Explains How Katrina Victims Can Access Their Retirement Savings IRS
  • Auditors Find Volunteers Make Errors on Tax Returns SmartPros

November 30, 2005

  • Security Firm Warns of IRS Web Scam CNNMoney
  • IRS Warns Against Phishing Scam Yahoo

November 29, 2005

  • IRS Complaint Filed Against Focus on the Family CNN
  • Study Finds Charitable Tax Deduction Regressive WebCPA
  • Tax Protester Sentenced to 15 Months WebCPA

November 28, 2005

November 15, 2005

November 14, 2005

  • IRS Looking for More Than 84,000 Owners of Undelivered Refunds IRS

November 10, 2005

  • IRS Certifies Ford and Mercury Hybrid Vehicles for the Clean-Fuel Deduction IRS

November 7, 2005

  • Six-Month Automatic Extensions Available to Most Taxpayers in 2006 IRS

November 1, 2005

  • Bush panel proposes broad tax-law changes MSNBC

October 31, 2005

  • 2006 Inflation Adjustments Widen Tax Brackets, Change Tax Benefits IRS

October 28, 2005

  • Berkshire Hathaway Wins IRS Tax Case CNN Money
  • Tax Relief Granted for Hurricane Wilma Victims IRS

October 27, 2005

October 26, 2005

  • Treasury Secretary Urges Congress to Extend Tax Breaks Yahoo News

October 25, 2005

  • Schwarzenegger Nixes Tax Enforcement Bills WebCPA

October 20, 2005

  • Efficiency, Simplicity Mark New Tax Suites WebCPA
  • IRS releases Form 8158 - Quality Review Checklist IRS

October 19, 2005

October 18, 2005

  • Bush's Tax Commission Rejects Overhaul Yahoo News
  • AICPA Releases Tax Reform Report WebCPA
  • Tax Favored Treatment for Early Distributions from IRAs and other Retirement Plans for Victims of Hurricane Katrina IRS

October 17, 2005

  • IRS Announces Pension Plan Limitations for 2006 IRS
  • New Tool for Private Foundations Available IRS

October 13, 2005

  • Tax Reform Panel Nixes National Sales Tax CNN Money
  • IRS May Revoke Tax Exempt Status of Credit Counseling Firms WebCPA

October 12, 2005

October 11, 2005

  • Owning a Home May Become Less Tax Friendly CNN Money
  • New Tax Law Eases Loss Limitations for Katrina Victims IRS
  • 2005 Form 706, United States Estate (and Generation-Skipping Transfer) Tax Return IRS

October 6, 2005

  • Oct. 17 Tax Deadline Approaches For Extension Filers IRS

October 5, 2005

  • IRS Warns Consumers of Possible Scams Relating to Hurricane Katrina Relief IRS

September 29, 2005

  • Reduced Exclusion Possible in Home Sale AICPA
  • Deadlines for Taxpayers Affected by Hurricane Katrina Extended Until Feb. 28 IRS
  • Problem Alert: IRS Reports Some Tax Payments From 13 States Lost IRS
  • Leave Donation Program IRS

September 28, 2005

  • Committee for Economic Development Releases Tax Plan PR Newswire

September 27, 2005

  • Tax Relief Granted for Hurricane Rita IRS
  • Original Signature Still Required on Some Extension Forms IRS

September 23, 2005

  • IRS Updates Hurricane Katrina Tax Relief Guidelines for Taxpayers in Four States, Relief Workers and Others Impacted IRS

September 21, 2005

  • House, Senate Reach Agreement on Hurricane Tax Relief Package CNNMoney

September 16, 2005

  • Retirement Plans Can Make Loans, Hardship Distributions to Katrina Victims IRS

September 15, 2005

  • Technical Corrections: Winners, Losers, & Also-Rans AICPA

September 14, 2005

  • IRS Increases Mileage Rate Until Dec. 31, 2005 IRS

September 14, 2005

  • IRS and AICPA Announce Agreement to Assist Disaster Victims IRS

September 12, 2005

  • Katrina Victims may get 401K Relief CNNMoney

September 10, 2005

  • IRS Increases Mileage Rate Newsday

September 8, 2005

  • IRS Extends Filings Deadlines for Hurricane Victims CNN/Money
  • IRS Launches Plan to Donate Vacation Days to Aid Hurricane Victims CNN/Money

September 1, 2005

  • Congress Mulls Vetting Preparers WebCPA
  • Hurricane Katrina: Information on Charitable Giving, Tax-Relief Issues IRS

August 28, 2005

  • KPMG Reaches Agreement with Prosecurtors CNN Money

August 25, 2005

  • IRS Closes ESOP Loopholes IRS
  • IRS Analyzes Post-Sale Payment by Seller to Buyer AICPA
  • Treasury, IRS Announce Proposed Cost-Sharing Regs WebCPA
  • Withdraw Without Penalty Journal of Accountancy

August 23, 2005

  • AICPA Honors Top CPA Exam Scorers WebCPA

August 10, 2005

  • Huge Highway bill becomes law CNN

August 9, 2005

August 8, 2005

  • Bush Signs Energy Bill CNN
  • IRS, Treasury Issue Priority Guidance Plan for 2005-2006 IRS

August 5, 2005

  • New Form 4868 Planned to Provide a 6-Month Extension Period. Provided the necessary regulations are approved taxpayers will be able to use the revised form for Tax Year 2005. IRS

July 29, 2005

  • Congress passes energy bill, breaking stalemate MSNBC

July 26, 2005

  • House Democrats Roll Out Retirement Plan CNNMoney
  • Watchdog OK's Ban of Agressive Shelter CNNMoney

July 25, 2005

  • Hurricane Season Can Mean Disaster / Tax Relief in Disaster Situations IRS

July 21, 2005

  • IRS E-File Available for Extension Filers through Aug. 15 and Beyond IRS

July 14, 2005

  • IRS to Accept Facsimile Signatures on Employment Tax Returns IRS

July 13, 2005

July 8, 2005

July 7, 2005

  • Accounting Industry Confident About Employment Market WebCPA
  • IRS Held Prisoner in Jail Filing Fraud Scheme WebCPA

July 6, 2005

  • Accounting Firms Rush to Fill Jobs; Minorities Targeted AccountingWeb

July 5, 2005

  • IRS Nationwide Forums IRS


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