Taxes
Senate Confirms Daniel Werfel as Next IRS Chief
The Senate voted 54-42 to confirm Werfel, a former acting IRS commissioner under the Obama administration.
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Jason Bramwell is senior staff writer for CPA Practice Advisor. He has nearly 25 years of professional writing experience, the last nine covering the accounting profession. He most recently was a staff writer and editor at Going Concern, and he previously spent five years as a staff writer and editor at AccountingWEB. He can be reached by email at jbramwell@cpapracticeadvisor.com.
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Taxes
IRS Criminal Investigation is Asking Taxpayers to Slam the Next Scam
During National Consumer Protection Week, March 5-11, IRS-CI will share information on its social media about tax scams.
Taxes
IRS and Treasury Finalize E-Filing Rules for Businesses
The final regulations reflect changes made by the Taxpayer First Act that strengthen e-filing requirements.
Taxes
IRS: Taxpayers Can Now Upload Documents for These 9 Notices
Taxpayers receiving these notices can respond securely to the IRS online, even if they don't have an IRS online account.
Taxes
IRS and Treasury Issue Guidance for Insurers on Corporate AMT
The CAMT imposes a 15% minimum tax on the adjusted financial statement income of large companies starting in 2023.
Firm Management
KPMG U.S. Cuts Nearly 2% of Its Workforce
The layoffs on Feb. 15 impacted about 700 people who worked in the firm's advisory practice.
Taxes
IRS: Taxpayers E-Filing Amended Returns Can Now Get Their Refunds Direct Deposited
Anyone e-filing Form 1040-X can for the first time select direct deposit and enter their banking info for a faster refund.
Accounting
Accountants Are Among the Most Sought After Workers in 2023
62% of companies plan to add full-time roles in accounting, while 78% look to contract workers to fill accounting jobs.
Taxes
IRS Chief Counsel's Office Has Open Tax Attorney Spots It Wants to Fill
The IRS is hiring tax attorneys to help enhance the taxpayer experience and address noncompliance.
Accounting
FASB Votes to Move Ahead with Proposed Crypto Asset Accounting Standard
Companies would be required to measure crypto assets, like Bitcoin and Ethereum, using fair value accounting.
Firm Management
CRI Expands Into Oklahoma After Merger with Stanfield + O’Dell
Carr, Riggs & Ingram now has its first location in Oklahoma after combining with Tulsa-based Stanfield + O’Dell.
Benefits
Outsourcing is a Tool Being Used More by Corporate Tax Executives
83% of chief tax officers are planning to use outsourcing, cosourcing, or managed service alliances this year.