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September 29, 2021

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The return to work: More ‘new’ than ‘normal’

By Sean McCabe       9 min read

Leading firms are embracing hybrid and remote work approaches to the post-pandemic world. View story →

Is it too hard to become a CPA?

By Daniel Hood       3 min read

With college so expensive and the exam turning off prospective candidates, should the profession rethink the barriers of entry to its premiere credential? View story →

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Proposed tax hikes accelerate business deals

By Roger Russell       3 min read

Waiting until after potential rate increases go into effect could lower values. View story →

SALT agreement near, lawmakers say

By Laura Davison       2 min read

One suggested that a two-year repeal of the $10,000 cap will be the final solution. View story →

Dems eye narrowing Biden plan on bank reporting to IRS

By Laura Davison and Colin Wilhelm       3 min read

The proposal would have banks report on accounts with more than $10,000, instead of the original $600. View story →

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In the blogs: Headline news

By Jeff Stimpson       3 min read

That regulation question; ARP can’t enforce tax cuts; email protection; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers. View story →

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Washington firm strengthens cross-border business with merger

By Danielle Lee       2 min read

VSH CPAs' addition of Ahn Tax & Business Advisors also brings in its founder and previous VSH partner Lydia Ahn, who will be rejoining the firm as a partner. View story →

IRS: More time to replace livestock after drought

By Jeff Stimpson       2 min read

Farmers and ranchers may have another year to defer tax on gains from sales. View story →

New members join IRS ETAAC

By Jeff Stimpson       2 min read

The seven newcomers to the committee will serve thre-year terms. View story →

Accountants reply: Is it too hard to become a CPA?

By Daniel Hood      

Readers are divided over whether making it easier to attain the license is advisable — or even possible. View story →

Did we ask the wrong question about becoming a CPA?

By Daniel Hood       3 min read

Two leaders of the profession reframe the question about whether it's too hard to get licensed. Read story →

Pipe launches platform to trade recurring revenue streams

By Ranica Arrowsmith       2 min read

Organizations can buy and sell their recurring revenue streams to raise capital. Read story →

Biden tax changes look uncertain in Congress

By Michael Cohn, Roger Russell       6 min read

The prospects for specific tax changes in the Build Back Better Act appear murky right now, but there could be more clarity later this week. Read story →

New fee for estate closing letters from IRS

By Jeff Stimpson       1 min read

The service notes, however, that users can get similar information from a free transcript. Read story →

IRS didn’t spot $20.6M in bogus nonresident tax refunds

By Michael Cohn       3 min read

A review found 8,332 individual international 2018 returns filed with potentially erroneous or fraudulent refunds that weren’t identified. Read story →

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