Taxes February 6, 2026
IRS Issues Proposed Rules on Clean Fuel Tax Credit
The Treasury Department and the IRS released proposed regulations Feb. 3 on the clean fuel production credit under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Taxes May 16, 2023
Sizing Up a Charitable Deduction for Clothing: When is an Appraisal Required?
Adhere strictly to the substantiation rules for charitable donations. A deduction worth thousands of tax dollars could be at stake.
Accounting May 16, 2023
Banks Face Increased Regulatory Oversight
U.S. regulators are ratcheting up oversight efforts across the banking system as they lack the ability to quickly overhaul rules to blunt turmoil that’s already collapsed four mid-sized lenders.
Taxes May 15, 2023
California Lawmaker Heads GOP Push for a Larger Standard Deduction
Rep. Michelle Steel is leading Republicans on a new bill that would preserve a bigger standard deduction at tax time.
Taxes May 14, 2023
IRS Publishes Initial Guidance for Domestic Content Tax Credit
Domestic content is generally defined as steel, iron or manufactured products that are manufactured or produced in the United States.
Sales Tax May 13, 2023
Alabama Business Tax Licenses Must be Renewed Annually
Other states that require sales tax licenses to be renewed annually include Arizona, Arkansas, and Rhode Island.
Taxes May 12, 2023
IRS is Looking to Connect More Taxpayers with Appeals Services
The agency is seeking ideas on how to improve tax dispute conference options for taxpayers who don’t live close to an appeals office.
Taxes May 12, 2023
AICPA Supports Extending Tax Mailbox Rule to E-Filed Returns and Payments
This practice – known as the “mailbox rule” – already applies to payments and documents sent to the IRS through traditional mail.
Taxes May 11, 2023
Maryland Supreme Court Revives State’s Digital Ad Tax
State’s highest court reversed a ruling by a circuit court judge that struck down the first-in-the-nation tax on digital advertising.
Taxes May 11, 2023
How Homeowners Qualify For the New Energy Efficient Tax Credits
The Inflation Reduction Act includes credits for taxpayers who make qualifying energy improvements to their home.
Taxes May 11, 2023
Ex-IRS Agent, Five Others Charged in COVID Fraud Plot
The five men and one woman were charged on May 10 with conspiracy to commit bank fraud and face up to 30 years in prison.
May 11, 2023
New Jersey CPA Pleads Guilty to $2.5 Million Tax Fraud
Benkoil admitted his conduct resulted in a tax loss to the IRS of nearly $2.5 million and has agreed to pay full restitution.
Taxes May 10, 2023
More Flexibility for Section 529 Plans
A 529 plan account owner can roll over up to $35,000 in unused funds to a Roth IRA without paying any tax, beginning in 2024.