July 6, 2023
How to Realize Tax Rewards with Sec. 1244 Stock
Be aware, however, that this special tax treatment isn’t automatic. To qualify for Section 1244 treatment, the following four main requirements must be met.
Taxes July 6, 2023
How to Deduct Business Expenses While on Vacation
When planning your travels this summer or any other time of the year—business or personal—just remember that the IRS pays close attention to expenses incurred.
Accounting July 5, 2023
New York CPAs Elect Liren Wei as President of State Society
Wei joined the NYSSCPA in 1994 and is a member of the Queens/Brooklyn Chapter, where he served as president, president-elect, and currently sits on the Executive Board.
Payroll June 30, 2023
Supreme Court Strikes Down Student Loan Forgiveness Plan
About 26 million borrowers applied for relief. If put into effect, the program is projected to cost more than $400 billion.
Taxes June 28, 2023
AICPA Recommends Changes to IRS Form 706-GS (D-1)
Form 706-GS(D-1) is used by trustees to report certain distributions from a trust that are subject to the generation-skipping transfer tax (GSTT).
Advisory June 28, 2023
Fast Track Compliance with the IRS Pub 4557 and the FTC Safeguards Rule – a No-nonsense Guide for Firm Owners
By now, most tax preparers are aware they need to comply with the FTC Safeguards Rule and IRS Publication 4557. Failure to do so could result in stiff penalties.
Taxes June 28, 2023
AICPA Voices Support for Tax Deadline Simplification Act
The AICPA supports altering the due dates for estimated tax payments, stressing that it would be better to more closely tie payment due dates to the normal quarter date, which is traditionally 15 days after the quarter end.
Taxes June 28, 2023
How to Prepare For and What to Do Following the Death of a Tax Practitioner
The IRS offers tips to protect the practitioner’s clients, firm, and family, and to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
Accounting June 27, 2023
Tax and Accounting Best Practices for Cryptocurrencies
As a tax and accounting professional, you will encounter clients who require guidance regarding investing in cryptocurrencies and digital assets.
Taxes June 26, 2023
Supreme Court to Rule on Legality of Wealth Tax
The Supreme Court announced Monday it will weigh in on the constitutionality of wealth taxes, with a ruling expected in fall 2023.
Firm Management June 26, 2023
BDO USA is Shifting From a Partnership to a Corporation
The sixth largest accounting firm in the U.S. will be known as BDO USA P.A. after the change in its structure becomes official July 1.
Taxes June 26, 2023
AICPA Requests Guidance on Non-Fungible Tokens and Clarity on Digital Assets & Virtual Currency Reporting
The AICPA is encouraging Treasury and the IRS to issue guidance on specific issues to assist taxpayers in properly reporting transactions with virtual currency.