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• February 2012 - Journal of Accountancy

• SEC proposes identity theft “red flags” rules to protect investors
• PCAOB outlines related parties proposal, other amendments
• Correspondence audits need some work, tax community tells IRS
• IRS regulations broaden disclosures of tax-exemption determinations
• FinCEN postpones mandatory FBAR e-filing
• Eighth Circuit affirms S corporation shareholder’s compensation was not reasonable
• President signs payroll tax cut extension bill; new Form 941 released
• FinREC seeks clarity in principal vs. agent proposal
• Supreme Court: Filing a false tax return can lead to deportation
• IFRS decision a “few” months away, based on SEC staff report timeline
• Budget proposal includes change to treatment of intentionally defective trusts
• Portability election extended for some estates
• Round table explores investment company proposals
• Congress passes payroll tax cut extension
• SEC changes performance fee thresholds, net worth calculation
• FinCEN once again extends FBAR filing deadline for certain financial professionals
• Three financial reporting standards to get FAF reviews
• Partnerships can issue Schedules K-1 electronically
• IRS proposes PTIN regs. for supervised, nonsigning and non-1040 preparers
• President’s budget proposes AMT elimination, tax reform
• Foreign tax credit regs. on splitter arrangements and determining who is liable for foreign tax
• Guidance issued on work opportunity credit for veterans
• Employer health coverage questions addressed
• Oversight groups report on steps to enhance IASB governance, financing
• Proposed FATCA regs. take comprehensive approach to foreign financial institution reporting
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• TIGTA: Revise Form 1099-R to improve taxpayer compliance
• Couples who filed joint returns must now file separate powers of attorney
• Regulation tops concerns for small and medium-size accounting firms and their clients
• Prop. regs would ease required minimum distribution rules for older retirees who purchase certain annuities
• IRS, Labor Department proposals aim to increase retirement options and transparency
• January job cuts, led by retail, rise from year-ago low
• Individuals who are eligible for medical services at IHS facilities may still participate in HSAs
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