A CPA shares how her organization made remote job candidates feel more comfortable thanks to an improved interview process.
Tax
Certification deadline extended for work opportunity tax credit
Certain employers have until Nov. 8 to submit a required worker certification request to a designated local agency for purposes of the work opportunity credit.
New safe harbor for ERC gross receipts calculation
Under the safe harbor, an employer can exclude certain amounts received from other coronavirus economic relief programs in determining whether it qualifies for the employee retention credit based on a decline in gross receipts.
Infrastructure bill would end ERC, increase cryptoasset reporting
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, passed by the Senate on Tuesday, contains a few tax provisions, most notably it would end the employee retention credit on Sept. 30. It would also require information reporting about cryptoasset transfers.
IRS updates car and truck depreciation limits
The IRS issued its annual inflation-adjusted update of depreciation limitations for passenger automobiles (including passenger vans and trucks) placed in service in 2021.
Guidance on claiming the ERC for third and fourth quarters of 2021
New guidance clarifies the application of the credit to “recovery startup businesses” and the treatment of wages paid to majority owners and their spouses.
Energize your practice with a tax innovation challenge
The skills and ingenuity the accounting profession showed in reacting to the pandemic can be applied proactively with a new type of competition.
Export tax incentives: The effect of potentially rising tax rates
U.S. exporters are evaluating how to best use IC-DISC and FDII incentives if tax rules change.
Determining when overpayment interest begins for spouses changing their filing status
A key criterion is the overpayment date of a processable return.
Resolving intercompany debt in consolidations
Simplifying the corporate structure often runs into complications.
Lawsuit against microcaptive reporting may proceed
The Supreme Court holds that an adviser’s injunction request is not barred by the Anti-Injunction Act.
Dependent care assistance unused balances are excluded from income
Pandemic relief for 2021 also includes a temporary increase in the exclusion amount.
Articles on risk assessment and home office deduction win JofA awards
Two articles received the JofA’s Lawler Award for the best articles of 2020.
COBRA premium assistance credit clarified further
The IRS has supplemented its guidance on COBRA premium payment assistance and the corresponding business tax credit under the American Rescue Plan Act.
IRS launches ‘Tax Pro Account’ feature
A new online portal automates the submission of powers of attorney and tax information authorizations, and there are plans to expand its functionality over time.
Why single-audit demand is rising; an update on tax preparer legislation
A CPA shares advice for organizations and practitioners on single audits and why more expertise is needed, and an AICPA vice president explains the reasons behind the organization’s support of a bill recently introduced in the House of Representatives.
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COVID-19 sick and family leave credits may be claimed for vaccination paid time off … IRS extends e-signature authorization for 6 months … Receipt of bitcoin cash as a result of a hard fork is gross income to taxpayer
Last of the ‘Dirty Dozen’: Schemes peddled by tax promoters
The IRS warns taxpayers of unscrupulous tax promoters in the fourth installment of its annual list of common tax scams.
Accounting as a STEM career; more on ‘Dirty Dozen’ tax scams
Hear why the AICPA is backing proposed legislation that would categorize accounting as a STEM career; also, get the scoop on the “Dirty Dozen” tax scams.
Farm businesses receive guidance on tax treatment of losses
The IRS in Rev. Proc. 2021-14 specifies procedures regarding limitation and carryback of net operating losses from farming in light of CARES Act provisions.
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