Taxes January 21, 2025
Trump to Impose 25% Tariffs on Mexico and Canada by Feb. 1
Both Canada and Mexico have said they’d retaliate against American goods if Trump slaps tariffs on them. The USMCA is up for review in 2026.
Taxes May 17, 2023
Former IRS Staffer Gets Jail Time for Identity Theft, Tax Fraud
Deena Vang Lee, a former IRS employee in Fresno, CA, and private tax preparer, received four years and six months in prison.
Small Business May 17, 2023
Sales Taxes in South Dakota to Decrease
South Dakota’s state sales and use tax rate will drop from 4.5% to 4.2% starting July 1, 2023.
Taxes May 17, 2023
How to Efficiently Complete a Business Personal Property Rendition
A personal property rendition is a report that lists all business assets (personal property) that are subject to personal property tax, which is typically all tangible personal property unless a specific exemption applies.
Taxes May 17, 2023
IRS Chief Daniel Werfel Says He Is ‘Deeply Concerned’ About Racial Bias in Audits
An academic study revealed that Black Americans are up to five times more likely to be audited than taxpayers of other races.
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.