The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration said in its annual report that the total tax revenue collected from return filings was about $790 billion more than in FY 2021.
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Draft form, instructions posted for corporate AMT
The IRS instructions say that all corporations must file Form 4626, unless they fall under one of four exclusions, to determine whether they are an applicable corporation, and, if so, to calculate the tax.
A new fiduciary rule: What CPA financial planners need to know
Many financial advisers who offer retirement investment advice would be subject to new ethical requirements under recently proposed regulations, a U.S. Department of Labor official explains in this Q&A.
ERC voluntary disclosure program requiring 80% claim payback launched
The IRS announced the launch of a program that will allow businesses to repay money from questionable employee retention credit claims and avoid penalties and interest.
Final rule issued on access to beneficial ownership information
The director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network said the key changes from the proposed rule involve the scope of financial institution access to beneficial ownership information; limitations on offshore access to BOI; and streamlining procedures for state, local, and tribal law enforcement to gain access to BOI.
FASB seeks input on new chapter of conceptual framework
FASB issued a proposed new chapter of its Conceptual Framework related to the measurement of items recognized in financial statements. If finalized, the chapter would represent the completion of the framework.
AICPA, NASBA approve revisions to CPE standards
The AICPA and NASBA approved revisions to The Statement on Standards for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Programs, as well as the NASBA Fields of Study document.
PCAOB shares inspection priorities for 2024
A staff report reveals what is top of mind for PCAOB inspectors and what auditors in the board’s purview should prioritize in the coming year.
The AICPA’s tax policy and advocacy work: 2023 highlights
It’s worth pausing to reflect on the AICPA’s successes in advocating for the profession with Congress and the IRS this year.
Commercial clean vehicle credit safe harbor announced for 2024
The IRS announced a safe harbor for owners of commercial clean vehicles placed in service in 2024 that will allow them to take the credit without calculating the vehicle’s “incremental cost.”
IRS announces penalty relief, resumption of collection notices
The relief will go to about 4.7 million taxpayers — most with income under $100,000 a year — who did not receive automated collection reminder notices during the pandemic.
FASB addresses guidance on induced conversions of convertible debt instruments
The comment deadline on the proposed Accounting Standards Update is March 18, 2024.
IRS expands access to business tax accounts, adds features
Individual partners of partnerships and individual shareholders of S corporations can now open business tax accounts, which previously were available only to sole proprietors.
FASB releases 2024 reporting taxonomies
The 2024 GAAP Financial Reporting Taxonomy and the 2024 SEC Reporting Taxonomy are now available, along with a taxonomy related to XBRL data.
Information-reporting penalty safe harbor finalized
The IRS issued regulations on Monday providing a de minimis safe harbor from information-reporting penalties, finalizing proposed regulations issued in 2018.
DOL report points out deficiencies in employee benefit plan audits
The report examined filings from 2020, finding that 70% of audits either fully complied with auditing standards or had minor deficiencies.
Interim guidance provided for the corporate alternative minimum tax
The IRS issued a notice on regarding the application of the corporate alternative minimum tax to shareholders of CFCs and to affiliated groups of corporations filing consolidated returns.
New FASB standard addresses income tax disclosures
In response to investors, a new Accounting Standards Update will require an increased level of disaggregation of income tax disclosures on an annual basis.
Business standard mileage rate increases for 2024
The optional standard mileage rate for business use of a vehicle increased slightly from 2023. The new rate is effective Jan. 1.
AICPA issues guidance on potential mobility changes
As states propose changes to CPA licensure requirements, the AICPA is providing crucial mobility guidance for CPAs and firms. Read the overview to understand the issue and review the checklist to see how to continue to practice successfully and remain in compliance should changes take effect.
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