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 August 5, 2025
If You’re a Fan of Sports Betting or Casino Gambling, You Won’t Be a Fan of a New Trump Tax Law Provision
Taxpayers shouldn’t bet the house that this recent tax change will be reversed and should instead prepare for their betting income to receive a different tax treatment starting next year.
Legislation August 5, 2025
Big Beautiful Bureaucratic Headaches
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) imposes costly new recordkeeping and administrative requirements on the states and counties that are often the ones who deliver various federal aid programs.
Taxes August 5, 2025
Sen. Josh Hawley Wants $600 Tax Credits for Most Americans But Will Likely Run Into GOP Pushback
The Missouri Republican proposes refundable tax credits of at least $600 per adult and dependent child. The credits would phase out for incomes exceeding $75,000 for singles and $150,000 for joint filers.
Taxes August 5, 2025
Kiddie Tax 101: What Is It, How Does It Work, and Who Has to Pay It?
The kiddie tax was established almost 40 years ago to prevent parents from avoiding taxes by transferring large gifts of investment assets to their children.
Taxes August 5, 2025
Republicans Betting Trump Tax Law’s Business Provisions Trigger Boon
Three tax provisions intensely sought by business interests carry a heavy share of hopes by Republicans, like Rep. Kevin Hern of Oklahoma, that their "big, beautiful bill" will trigger one big, beautiful boon in the U.S. economy.
Taxes August 5, 2025
AICPA Seeks Guidance on Small Business Taxpayer Domestic Research Costs, Enacted in H.R. 1
The AICPA notes that the issue raised in the letter requires immediate consideration as many eligible taxpayers have not yet filed their income tax returns for the 2024 income tax filing period.
Taxes August 5, 2025
Workers Cautiously Embrace No Tax on Tips and Overtime
Workers are cautiously optimistic about the tax code changes in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which allow some to deduct tips and overtime pay from their income up to certain limits.
Taxes August 4, 2025
Epstein’s Work for Leon Black Should Face IRS Probe, Wyden says
Ron Wyden, the Senate Finance Committee’s top Democrat, questioned why the IRS had not audited at least $158 million in payments that private equity titan Leon Black made to Jeffrey Epstein between 2012 and 2017 for complex tax-related transactions.
Special Section: Guide to 2025 Tax Changes August 1, 2025
Trump Tax Law Builds a New Foundation for Taxation – OBBBA Tax Law Changes
Along with the extensions, the OBBBA makes some other technical tweaks that may benefit some individuals in the lower tax brackets. All brackets will continue to be adjusted annually for inflation.
Taxes August 1, 2025
Trump Sets 10% Minimum Global Tariff, Raises Canada Rate to 35%
Most of the rates will take effect after midnight on Aug. 7 to allow time for U.S. Customs and Border Protection to make necessary changes to collect the levies.
Taxes August 1, 2025
IRS Commissioner Targets IRS Direct File for Cancellation
An IRS spokesperson confirmed the agency is awaiting the task force’s findings, which must be delivered to Congress within 90 days.
Taxes July 31, 2025
New Federal School Voucher Program Poses a Quandary for States: Opt In or Opt Out?
A tax credit in Trump’s signature law leaves states to sort out rules, funding, and oversight.