Late regs and guidance notwithstanding, there are lots of TCJA-related steps taxpayers should take before Dec. 31.
 
 
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New opportunities for year-end tax planning abound with new tax law
 
New opportunities for year-end tax planning abound with new tax law
by MARK A. LUSCOMBE
 
Late regs and guidance notwithstanding, there are lots of TCJA-related steps taxpayers should take before Dec. 31. READ MORE »
 
 
 
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Plumbing the mysteries of Section 199A
 
Plumbing the mysteries of Section 199A
by ROGER RUSSELL
 
Tax pros and regulators are wrestling with the complexities of this part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. READ MORE »
 
 
 
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H&R Block unveils transparent prices
 
H&R Block unveils transparent prices
by JEFF STIMPSON
 
The ramifications of tax reform could significantly impact the low end of the tax prep market. READ MORE »
 
 
 
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Judge asks if UBS had serious hiring problem at Paris tax trial
 
Judge asks if UBS had serious hiring problem at Paris tax trial
by GASPARD SEBAG
 
The bank repeatedly attacked the credibility of witnesses and insisted it had no knowledge about clients evading taxes. READ MORE »
 
 
Seahawks' sale price could take a hit after IRS denies tax break
 
Seahawks' sale price could take a hit after IRS denies tax break
by JOE LIGHT
 
Guidance on the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act's pass-through deduction could cause problems for selling sports franchises. READ MORE »
 
 
Tax relief for storm victims in Wisconsin
 
Tax relief for storm victims in Wisconsin
by JEFF STIMPSON
 
Filing deadlines for affected taxpayers have been pushed back as late as Dec. 17. READ MORE »
 
 
Art of Accounting: Small firm complacency
by EDWARD MENDLOWITZ
 
Many firm owners are not too ambitious and do not want to grow. READ MORE »
 
Tax research in the spotlight
 
Tax research in the spotlight
by TED NEEDLEMAN
 
Major legislative and judicial change make knowing where to get answers to tax questions all the more important this year. READ MORE »
 
 
Kamala Harris's middle-class tax plan seen costing $2.8T
 
Kamala Harris's middle-class tax plan seen costing $2.8T
by LAURA DAVISON AND LYNNLEY BROWNING
 
The Tax Foundation sees the proposal as having 'very small economic impact.' READ MORE »
 
 
IRS appeals process needs improvement, says GAO
 
IRS appeals process needs improvement, says GAO
by MICHAEL COHN
 
The Internal Revenue Service needs to be more timely and transparent in resolving tax appeal cases, according to a report from the Government Accountability Office. READ MORE »
 
 
IRS must up TCJA guidance, end verbal ID-theft verification: IRPAC
 
IRS must up TCJA guidance, end verbal ID-theft verification: IRPAC
 
In its annual report, the advisory committee cites the burdens of tax reform on the service. READ MORE »
 
 
Tax Fraud Blotter: Boost behavior
 
Tax Fraud Blotter: Boost behavior
 
Escorted to prison; going to Disneyland; FATCA conviction; and other highlights of recent tax cases. READ MORE »
 
 
Making the most of Qualified Opportunity Zones
 
Making the most of Qualified Opportunity Zones
by ROGER RUSSELL