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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At a recent stakeholder meeting, the IRS addressed the ramifications of the Advance Child Tax Credit payments on tax season and much more.
December 7 -
A federal court in Alabama has enjoined the Treasury from enforcing the provision of the American Rescue Plan.
November 30 -
The most impactful laws, court decisions, regulations and IRS pronouncements of the last year.
November 30 -
It’s estimated that it can cost up to $2.28 to figure out the tax on $1 of sales in Louisiana.
November 23 -
The new act impacts cryptocurrency, the Employee Retention Credit and tax deadlines.
November 16 -
Officials shared information on mid-February returns, preparing for next tax season, and more.
November 9 -
An adverse court ruling leaves wealthy states with fewer options.
November 2 -
Potential new provisions could create a seismic shift in tax.
October 28 -
West Virginia didn’t need to change the laws to begin taxing streaming services.
October 26 -
A failure to use tax data may represent a major missed opportunity, however.
October 26 -
Trade groups and Republicans in Congress are marshalling arguments based on privacy, constitutionality and other concerns.
October 19 -
A spate of lawsuits claims that the restrictions violate states' rights to manage their finances.
October 13 -
The agency is working on the problems, but is continually being inundated with phone calls and tax returns.
October 5 -
Insurance pros offer tips on getting the right liability policy for your firm.
September 29 -
Accounting Today's annual listing of top providers of liability insurance.
September 29 -
A revival of the pollution-prevention tax will hit affected industries with higher rates than the original.
September 29 -
Waiting until after potential rate increases go into effect could lower values.
September 28 -
The prospects for specific tax changes in the Build Back Better Act appear murky right now, but there could be more clarity later this week.
By Michael Cohn and Roger RussellSeptember 27 -
Vertex's annual Mid-Year Report reveals the COVID-19-driven differences in the way jurisdictions are approaching rates.
September 14 -
One measure in particular — home values — suggests it may have shifted some relative wealth down the income scale.
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