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Sales and use tax changes proliferate amid pandemic

By Michael Cohn       6 min read

Global sales tax changes over the past year have been accelerating due to COVID-19, supply chain pressures, e-commerce and nexus issues, plus other factors. Read story →

IRS extends deadline to ‘perfect’ R&D tax credit claims

By Michael Cohn       3 min read

The Internal Revenue Service expanded the transition period from 30 to 45 days to provide evidence to back up tax refund claims involving the research and development credit, while issuing new guidance. Read story →

Biden economic agenda still stuck as Manchin reports no talks

By Erik Wasson and Laura Litvan       4 min read

Sen. Joe Manchin said Tuesday he’s not in talks with the White House or top Democrats on reviving President Biden’s $2 trillion tax and social spending agenda.  Read story →

In the blogs: Take notice

By Jeff Stimpson       3 min read

Biggest offenders; problems with relief; what to do this year; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers. Read story →

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Tax pros focusing on recruiting and training new talent

By Michael Cohn       3 min read

Tax leaders are concentrating on recruiting and training new and existing talent this year, while emphasizing personal development and health and wellness in order to attract and retain good people. Read story →

Tax planning with private placement life insurance

By Henry Montag, Steven A. Horowitz       7 min read

These policies create an excellent source for the payment of estate and other transfer taxes, as well as the augmentation of family income and wealth after the death of the senior generation.  Read story →

Higher earners may owe more to Uncle Sam for 2022, even without tax increases

By Lynnley Browning       5 min read

Inflation and higher wages can push earners up a tax bracket, while unchanged deductions can spark bigger tax bills. Read story →

Taking the risk out of tax season

By Roger Russell       6 min read

Liability risks always multiply in the run-up to April 15; this year is even worse. Read story →

IRS starts requiring e-filing of Form 1024

By Michael Cohn       2 min read

The service has revised Form 1024 to permit electronic filing and is beginning to require applications for tax-exempt status to be e-filed. Read story →

Ivanka, Don Jr. subpoenaed in asset probe

By Erik Larson       2 min read

The two have been subpoenaed by New York authorities probing whether their father's real-estate business manipulated the value of key assets. Read story →

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