Financial advisers can lead the way in an investment landscape upended by COVID-19.
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IP PIN opt-in goes nationwide … ‘Tax insurance’ premiums are nondeductible … Employer van pools get COVID-19 relief
Theft loss of marital property disallowed
The taxpayer had a reasonable prospect for recovery in the tax year, the Tax Court holds.
Assessment is key to a successful D&I effort
Before launching a diversity and inclusion program, learn where your organization stands in terms of D&I. Tools such as the AICPA’s Accounting Inclusion Maturity Model can help you track your progress.
Staying vigilant against fraud during the pandemic
Internal controls need to be front and center, as the COVID-19 crisis has increased the incentive and opportunity for fraud.
President of not-for-profit organization denied passthrough losses
The Tax Court held that the taxpayer had no ownership interest that would generate passthrough losses.
Fighting fraud on a limited budget
Even in difficult economic times, it’s important to keep up the processes and controls that prevent fraud.
Data thieves strike at any weak point
Cyberattackers remain unrelenting in adapting tactics to exploit human and technological vulnerabilities.
Conservation easements were granted in perpetuity
Eleventh Circuit reverses the Tax Court on ‘Swiss cheese’ reserved rights.
Arming staff with the right tools to succeed
This month’s column looks at tactics and technology that leaders can employ to manage staff working remotely.
Tax provisions in the year-end coronavirus relief act
Pandemic relief, tax extenders, and much more were included in year-end legislation.
Managing the ‘excess compensation’ tax
Highly paid employees require some exempt organizations to pay an excise tax.
Dropping the curtain on entertainment deductions
After taxpayer confusion, final regulations bring clarity.
Expert advice on defending tax and other claims
Learn what CPA firms can do (and should not do) to assist those defending tax professionals against professional liability claims.
‘Willful’ FBAR penalties upheld
Despite a couple’s ignorance of the FBAR filing requirement, their disregard of it was reckless, the Fourth Circuit holds.
States’ rolling conformity to the Code and CARES Act
Examples from several states show that rolling conformity is not as clear-cut as it sounds.
Tax penalty relief amid the pandemic
Help clients establish COVID-19-related reasonable-cause defenses and abatement requests.
Zoom vs. Teams vs. Google Meet: Which is right for you?
Most of the time, you simply click the link given to you and never think twice. But for those of us who have to host meetings, which platform is best? Let’s take a look at each.
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‘Individual mandate’ payment is not a priority bankruptcy debt
District court’s holding for tax debtors contributes to courts’ divergence in the wake of Sebelius.
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