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February 5, 2020

The Democratic candidates’ tax plans: Changes for individuals

By Omair Taher and Dustin Stamper

Grant Thornton compares the contenders’ proposals in five categories.

Squeeze play: Preparers’ most time-consuming early-season tasks

By Jeff Stimpson 4 min read

When it comes to getting up to speed for filing season, everyone has a different hurdle.

Tax-exempt organizations can benefit from some recent tax law changes, says IRS

By Michael Cohn 2 min read

Several recent tax law changes promise to help religious groups, houses of worship, charities, private foundations, utilities and other tax-exempt organizations, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

Tax and accounting groups urge IRS to set up Practitioner Services division

By Roger Russell 2 min read

A group of IRS stakeholder organizations has submitted a letter to the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Services with suggestions on the implementation of the Taxpayer First Act.

IRS sees success in pursuing micro-captive insurance schemes

By Michael Cohn 2 min read

The Internal Revenue Service has convinced nearly 80 percent of the taxpayers who received settlement offers after engaging in micro-captive insurance schemes to accept the settlement terms it recently offered them. But there are still thousands of other taxpayers who will be facing examinations.

Senate Republicans prod IRS to crack down on electric vehicle tax credits

By Michael Cohn 2 min read

A group of Republican lawmakers has sent a letter to Internal Revenue Service commissioner Chuck Rettig warning about misuse of the electric vehicle tax credit.

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Tax Fraud Blotter: Justice done

By Jeff Stimpson 6 min read

Very deconstructive; snowboard job; matters of discipline; and other highlights of recent tax cases.

The future of tax law hinges on the 2020 election

By Omair Taher and Dustin Stamper 7 min read

Comparing the tax platforms of the Democratic candidates.

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