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July 29, 2025

AICPA supports bill that lets married domestic violence victims file taxes as single

The bill would empower survivors of domestic abuse or spousal abandonment to file taxes without contacting their abuser.

July 28, 2025

Dealing with natural disasters: How to avoid fraudulent activities

More than one-third of Americans have been the victim of fraudulent activities after being personally or professionally affected by a natural disaster, according to a Harris Poll conducted on behalf of the AICPA.

July 21, 2025

Dealing with natural disasters: Prepare by taking these steps today

Nearly one-third of adults have done nothing to prepare financially for the possibility of a natural disaster. An AICPA news release offers advice for individuals and businesses.

July 18, 2025

US House passes stablecoin regulatory framework

Already approved by the Senate and on its way to the president for signature, the GENIUS Act will require stablecoin issuers to undergo a monthly examination of disclosures. Larger issuers also will be subject to an annual audit.

July 10, 2025

AICPA: Guidance needed on catch-up contributions under Roth mandate

In a letter to Treasury and the IRS, the AICPA requested guidance on language in proposed regulations issued in January.

June 28, 2025

Senate budget bill would preserve PTET SALT deduction

An AICPA statement after the bill was issued by the Senate Budget Committee lauded lawmakers for “diligent work to reject new tax increases” on passthrough business including CPA firms.

June 25, 2025

AICPA proposes changes to Senate bill that would help most US businesses

Passthrough entities would lose ground compared with corporations under tax language in the Senate Finance Committee bill, the AICPA said in a letter to legislative finance leaders.

June 20, 2025

Elimination of PCAOB can’t remain in budget bill, Senate official rules

The Senate parliamentarian’s office determined that a provision aimed at folding the PCAOB into the SEC doesn’t qualify for the budget reconciliation process.

June 16, 2025

AICPA makes Priority Guidance Plan recommendations to IRS

In addition to its 183 recommendations for the IRS plan, the AICPA encouraged the agency to continue to pursue tax simplification.

June 11, 2025

Strong feelings on limiting the use of CPA

AICPA’s Susan Coffey shares feedback on her recent article about employers asking partners and employees to remove “CPA” from their public profiles. The responses confirm this is an issue that some are grappling with.

FROM THIS MONTH'S ISSUE

Cannabis dispensary denied ERC

The Court of Federal Claims held that Sec. 280E, which prohibits deductions and credits for businesses trafficking in controlled substances, applies to the employee retention credit (ERC), including its refundable portion, and denied a cannabis business’s claim for a refundable ERC.