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Don’t wait on action on tax bill to file returns, IRS tells taxpayers
With tax season opened as of Monday, Commissioner Danny Werfel said the IRS will handle any necessary changes if a bill passes after returns are filed.
IRS to hold ERC education sessions for tax pros in February
The sessions, which will be hosted by IRS Criminal investigation special agents at locations nationwide, are aimed at tax professionals who claimed ERCs for clients on previous years’ tax returns.
Digital asset question added to more forms for 2023 tax returns
IRS adds a question about digital assets to forms covering partnerships, corporations, S corporations, and estates and trusts.
BOI reporting and unauthorized disclosure penalties increased
The beneficial ownership information rules and the penalties for violating them just went into effect last month. Now the penalties have increased.
What top accounting academics suggest to attract talent
With enrollment in accounting programs on the decline, three academic leaders offer suggestions for improvement.
From CFO to CEO: An increasingly popular path
The percentage of open CEO seats filled by CFOs at large companies rose to a record level in 2023, as did the percentage of women and racially and ethnically diverse leaders.
Simpler IRS notices are coming
The IRS’s new Simple Notice Initiative follows a pilot that demonstrated how redesigned notices can improve taxpayer experience while reducing call volume.
FASAB releases annual handbook
The Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board published the latest version of accounting standards for the U.S. government.
As excitement about Gen AI grows, can companies keep up?
The majority of Americans are excited about the role Gen AI can play in their everyday lives, but a global survey finds that the majority of executives aren’t thrilled with their companies’ level of commitment to the rapidly growing technology.
Reporting of digital assets as cash delayed until IRS issues regs.
In an announcement posted Tuesday, until regulations are issued, the IRS said businesses do not have to include digital assets in determining whether cash received in a single transaction is over the $10,000 reporting threshold.
Scope 3 reporting: Where things stand with standard-setters
While the SEC weighs greenhouse gas emissions reporting standards, key players home and abroad weighed in on expectations for disclosures during a recent AICPA webcast.
IRS enforcement efforts collect $520 million from wealthy taxpayers
IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel detailed new IRS efforts to collect taxes from high-income individuals, complex partnerships, and large corporations. He also gave an update on IRS modernization progress.
Employee or independent contractor? DOL issues new guidance
A final U.S. Department of Labor rule provides an economic reality test and targets “misclassifying employees as independent contractors,” which could have tax and other implications for workers and employers alike.
Taxpayer advocate: IRS again fails tax pros with PPS call answer rate
In an annual report to Congress, the national taxpayer advocate says the IRS should prioritize improving service on the practitioner priority service line, which had a 29% call answer rate.
SEC accepting Professional Accounting Fellow applications
The SEC’s Office of the Chief Accountant is accepting applications for Professional Accounting Fellow positions that will begin in the summer of 2024.
Auditor options when finding ineligible ERC claims
With the IRS challenging the validity of many employee retention credit (ERC) claims, what should practitioners do if they come across questionable ERC claims during audit engagements? Experts Robert Durak and Michael Westervelt provide answers.
Accountants after dark: Evening work is common, research finds
More than one-third of month-end closing tasks were completed after 7 p.m., according to a software company’s review of its users’ habits.
GASB guidance expands risk-related reporting requirements
A new statement requires governments to disclose concentrations and constraints that could make them vulnerable to a substantial impact.
IRS to begin accepting and processing 2023 tax returns on Jan. 29
IRS commissioner Danny Werfel promised “marked improvement” for the upcoming tax season, when almost 129 million individual tax returns are expected to be filed.
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