Congressional tax writers set to take up reform proposals
Tax writers in Congress are set to begin debating and writing tax
reform legislation. On September 27, the White House and GOP
leaders in Congress released a framework for tax reform. The
framework se...
Disaster tax relief unveiled in Congress
As millions of Americans recover from Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and
Maria, Congress is debating disaster tax relief. The relief would
enhance the casualty loss rules, relax some retirement savings
rules...
IRS exam staffing falls; audit coverage declines
IRS Exam staffing in fiscal year (FY) 2016, the latest tax year
with statistics available, reached a 20-year low. As a result, the
Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) has
reporte...
How Do I? Get a payroll credit for increasing research expenses
IRS Chief Counsel, in generic legal advice (AM-2017-003), recently
described when a qualified employer may take into account the
payroll tax credit for increasing research activities.
The Protect...
FAQ: Can I claim the adoption credit for a foreign adoption?
Yes, however, there are special timing rules for foreign adoptions.
These rules differ from the timing rules for domestic adoptions and
impact when you may claim qualified adoption expenses....
October 2017 tax compliance calendar
As an individual or business, it is your responsibility to be aware
of and to meet your tax filing/reporting deadlines. This calendar
summarizes important federal tax reporting and filing data for
ind...
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