Leaders of the tax-writing House Ways and Means Committee are sounding the alarm over the slow start to tax season, reflected in the initial week of data from the IRS.
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Tax season off to a slow start, lawmakers complain to IRS
By Michael Cohn      3 min read
Leaders of the tax-writing House Ways and Means Committee are sounding the alarm over the slow start to tax season, reflected in the initial week of data from the IRS.
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Lawmakers look to offer tax relief to beauty salons
By Michael Cohn      2 min read
Two members of Congress teamed up Friday to introduce a bipartisan bill that would offer tax credits for income from tips to beauty salon owners and workers.
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FASB OKs goodwill alternative for private cos., nonprofits
By Michael Cohn      6 min read
The Financial Accounting Standards Board approved a tweak to the goodwill rules for private businesses and not-for-profits, giving them more flexibility on when to do impairment assessments of triggering events.
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TurboTax adds Credit Karma integration
By Ranica Arrowsmith      2 min read
Taxpayers who file through TurboTax can now opt to open a Credit Karma Money Spend account and have their tax refund sent there directly.
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Cryptocurrency investors turn to opportunity zones for tax relief and social good
By Blake Christian and Joseph B. Darby III      6 min read
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Lawmakers ask IRS to extend tax season until July 15
By Michael Cohn      2 min read
Democrats on the House Ways and Means Committee are urging the Internal Revenue Service to extend tax season beyond April 15 to give taxpayers another three months until July 15.
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IRS offers flexibility on carrying over FSA funds
By Michael Cohn      3 min read
New guidance shows how employees and employers can carry over unused money from flexible spending accounts and dependent care assistance programs.
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