Roger Russell is a senior editor at Accounting Today. He focuses on tax developments and compliance, and professional liability issues affecting CPAs. He is a tax attorney and has been a researcher and analyst at several major tax publishing companies.
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Accountants and tax pros need to take steps to protect themselves as they start the countdown to April 15.
January 30 -
An inside look at the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 as it works its way through Congress.
January 23 -
It was an eventful 12 months for practitioners, with new legislation, regulations, court decisions and IRS pronouncements all impacting the tax landscape.
January 15 -
From estate, gift and trust work to Social Security maximization and charitable planning, there are a host of offerings firms can work on once the tax return is finished.
By Roger Russell and Daniel HoodJanuary 9 -
Practitioners have always shared advice as part of tax prep, but the future of the field is in proactive, intentional tax advisory services.
January 8 -
SMB organizations are calling for the Supreme Court to uphold the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act's Mandatory Repatriation Tax.
December 12 -
A case over repatriated earnings might open up the possibility of taxing unrealized gains.
December 5 -
Employee stock ownership plans allow accounting firms 'to be in control of their own destiny.'
November 28 -
Among other things, they may unintentionally snare mutual funds, an expert testifies.
November 21 -
Microsoft's recent embroilment with the IRS highlights the dangers of this tax strategy for multinational companies.
November 14 -
The IRS and preparers are preparing to navigate the filing season ahead.
November 10 -
Many are considering extra hiring to handle the upcoming mandates, according to KPMG.
November 7 -
A new proposal would create new definitions of digital goods for state taxation.
November 1 -
Most new claimants don't qualify for the Employee Retention Credit, experts say — but that hasn't stopped facilitators from promoting it.
October 24 -
The wealthiest 1% of taxpayers may soon find themselves in the crosshairs of an expert group of agents.
October 17 -
New best practices to help practitioners prepare for the inevitable are just some of the new developments going on at the service, according to NCCPAP.
October 11 -
An inside look at nine of the top programs protecting accounting practices.
October 6 -
As part of our 2023 Malpractice Liability Insurance Buyer's Guide, experts weigh in on the risks accountants are facing
October 6 -
The 'beneficial ownership' disclosure requirements are a challenge for both small businesses and accountants.
October 3 -
From more agents to the deployment of AI, the service is directing resources where the money is.
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