New rules limit utilization of net operating losses.
Corporation income taxation
Corporation’s self-leasing rental expense deduction denied
The Tax Court holds that the payments were not for rent.
Businesses affected by winter storms get extra time to file for extensions
The extension to March 20 applies to business taxpayers affected by the two recent winter storms, Quinn and Skylar, that primarily hit the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic United States.
SEC permits reasonable estimates in corporate tax reporting
Companies may initially have difficulty determining the effects of the new federal tax law on their income tax reporting.
How tax overhaul would change business taxes
The tax reform bill that Congress is expected to vote on this week contains numerous changes that will affect businesses large and small.
Congress passes tax reform
The House of Representatives reapproved tax reform legislation on Wednesday, sending the bill to President Donald Trump for his signature.
Senate passes tax reform bill
In the early hours of Saturday morning, the U.S. Senate passed its version of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act bill by a vote of 51–49.
Foreign income provisions in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
The draft Tax Cuts and Jobs Act makes many important changes to the tax treatment of U.S. corporations that own foreign corporations.
House bill features many business tax changes
The House tax reform bill contains a large number of proposed changes that would affect businesses.
IRS to rule on tax-free stock distributions
The IRS is introducing an 18-month pilot program under which it will once again issue letter rulings concerning the general income tax effects of stock distributions under Sec. 355.
Boston Bruins can deduct full cost of meals for team’s away games
The Tax Court held that the owners of the Boston Bruins could deduct the full cost of their team’s pregame meals for away games as a de minimis fringe benefit.
Trump’s tax reform priorities unveiled
Key features include a large reduction in the corporate tax rate, fewer and lower tax brackets for individuals, and a repeal of the estate tax and the alternative minimum tax.
How a major beer importer is planning for tax reform
Constellation Brands, the third-largest beer seller in the United States, for instance, is modeling several scenarios related to a possible increase in taxes on imported goods.
LLC’s sole member is held liable for employment taxes
An LLC is treated by default as a disregarded entity, the Tax Court holds.
Earnings-stripping rules make many changes from proposed regs.
Bifurcation is delayed indefinitely, some entities are excepted, and the effective dates are delayed.
Forfeited deposits are ordinary income
Income from forfeited deposits of terminated contracts related to Sec. 1231 property is not eligible for capital gain treatment under Sec. 1234A.
Earnings-stripping rules make many changes from proposed regs.
The new rules are part of the Treasury Department’s larger effort to curb corporate inversions.
Deduction allowed for unredeemed ‘fuelperks!’
The Third Circuit reverses the Tax Court on accrual-basis retailer’s customer reward program.
Tax-free REIT spinoffs are curtailed
The IRS issued regulations restricting the ability of C corporations to use this method.
IRS’s inversion rules include earnings-stripping provisions
These new rules aim to curtail an inverted company’s ability to access foreign subsidiaries’ earnings without paying U.S. tax.
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As the 2025 filing season approaches, H.R. 1 introduces significant tax reforms that CPAs must be prepared to navigate. These legislative changes represent some of the most comprehensive tax updates in recent years, affecting both individual and corporate taxpayers. This report provides in-depth analysis and guidance on H.R. 1.
