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Jun 25, 2019

New bill would let same-sex couples claim pre-Windsor refunds

By Michael Cohn

The House Ways and Means Committee unanimously approved a bill to allow same-sex couples who married before the Defense of Marriage Act was struck down by the Supreme Court to claim tax refunds.

‘We are part of the problem’: Billionaires and heirs demand wealth tax

By Tom Metcalf and Suzanne Woolley

They’re an eclectic bunch — some of the nation’s most privileged heirs alongside entrepreneurs who have made spectacular fortunes in real estate, finance and Silicon Valley. But collectively they’re united on the need to tax more of the richest Americans’ assets.

Bernie Sanders to propose taxing Wall Street to pay off student debts

By Laura Litvan and Shahien Nasiripour

Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders will propose canceling the nation’s outstanding $1.6 trillion of student debt and offsetting the cost with a tax on Wall Street transactions.

Thomson Reuters' new Checkpoint Edge is AI-powered

By Ranica Arrowsmith

Thomson Reuters has radically revamped its mainstay tax research product, Checkpoint, with artificial intelligence.

Taxpayer advocate calls for IRS ‘anxiety index’ to help frustrated Americans

By Lynnley Browning and Kelly Zegers

It’s official: Paying taxes can make you a stressed-out wreck.

Taxpayer Advocate Olson: 'My role is not to be a shill for the IRS'

By Michael Cohn

Olson delivered what is likely to be her final public speech Friday before retiring at the end of July from nearly 19 years of running the Taxpayer Advocate Service.

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Treasury narrows reach of foreign income levy to fix 2017 law

By Lynnley Browning

The Treasury Department has narrowed the reach of a new tax aimed at technology and pharmaceutical companies with overseas income, wiping out an unintended consequence of President Donald Trump’s 2017 tax overhaul.

SCOTUS rules states need a stronger connection to tax a trust

By Roger Russell

The court unanimously agreed that a non-contingent beneficiary's residence was not enough of a reason for a state to tax a trust.

Wayfair on its first anniversary

By Mark Friedlich

Some are celebrating the Supreme Court’s decision; many aren’t.

Tax Fraud Blotter: Nothing in return

By Jeff Stimpson

Biofool; give and it hurts; low Priority; and other highlights of recent tax cases.

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