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June 4, 2025

AICPA publishes additional resources in push to preserve PTET SALT deduction

The passthrough entity tax/state and local tax deduction remains a priority for the AICPA. The budget bill now being considered by the Senate does not allow certain service-based businesses to deduct state and local taxes.

May 27, 2025

IRS hotline questions resolved faster in 2025; concern grows about agency’s future

An annual survey of AICPA members about IRS service showed the majority of respondents are concerned that political distractions will affect agency funding and administration in the future.

May 27, 2025

Display that CPA

CPAs should be encouraged to highlight their license in their business dealings. Susan S. Coffey, CPA, CGMA, CEO–Public Accounting at the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants explains why.

May 22, 2025

AICPA recommends changes to prop. regs. on PTEP, related basis adjustments

The recommendations, sent Tuesday in a letter to Treasury and the IRS, include that the IRS expressly allow taxpayers to rely on proposed regulations until they are final.

May 21, 2025

Why the PTET SALT deduction is the AICPA’s ‘No. 1 priority’

An AICPA tax leader updates listeners on key points of the tax portion of the House budget bill. She also details some of the AICPA’s sticking points and potential “wins” — and explains why IRS service may soon decline. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A.

May 21, 2025

FROM THIS MONTH'S ISSUE

AI risks CPAs should know

Are you ready for the AI revolution in accounting? This JofA Technology Q&A article explores the top risks CPAs face—from hallucinations to deepfakes—and ways to mitigate them.