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Reimagining the corporate tax function

By Roger Russell       5 min read

A failure to use tax data may represent a major missed opportunity, however. Read story →

Biden agenda deal picks up speed in Senate as House has doubts

By Erik Wasson, Laura Litvan and Billy House       5 min read

Senate Democrats moved closer to an agreement on President Joe Biden’s economic agenda on Monday, but some House lawmakers raised doubts about the terms of the deal being discussed and whether differences could be resolved in the next few days. Read story →

McConnell rips Democratic plan targeting billionaire wealth

By Steven T. Dennis       2 min read

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell ridiculed a Democratic tax plan targeting the unrealized capital gains of the ultra wealthy as a “harebrained scheme” that could have unintended consequences for the economy and markets. Read story →

Trump tax cuts set to win staying power as Democrats drop plans

By Laura Davison       4 min read

President Biden will likely be unable to keep one of his key campaign promises because of unyielding resistance among even some in his own party to raise taxes. Read story →

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Taxpayer Advocate Service faced delays helping taxpayers with stimulus payments

By Michael Cohn       3 min read

The Internal Revenue Service’s Taxpayer Advocate Service helped thousands of taxpayers last year with economic impact payments under the CARES Act, but it took months to start addressing them, often with the wrong cases. Read story →

Biden-Manchin meeting makes ‘progress’ in bid to break deadlock

By Erik Wasson and Laura Litvan       3 min read

Hikes in the top tax rates are off the table, although a “billionaire’s tax” on unrealized capital gains is under discussion. Read story →

Biden races to clinch deal days before Europe trip

By Erik Wasson, Laura Litvan and Ari Natter       4 min read

There is increased momentum for an income tax on $1 billion or more in annual income, or three consecutive years of $100 million or more in income. Read story →

IRS offers help to employers who are rehiring retirees amid labor shortage

By Michael Cohn       2 min read

The Internal Revenue Service issued guidance to assist employers who are rehiring retirees or retaining employees past retirement age as a way to find qualified workers in a tight labor market. Read story →

College athletes face new tax obligations

By Michael Cohn       5 min read

The NCAA began allowing university athletes to earn money from their name, image and likeness this summer, and now they could find themselves owing taxes for the first time in their lives. Read story →

Leverage tax breaks to enhance employee well-being

By Iralma Pozo       4 min read

Here are some tips for accounting firms to advise their clients and internal teams to invest in employee wellness. Read story →

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