Tax strategies

Democrats on the tax-writing House Ways and Means Committee are objecting to a resolution from House Republicans to repeal recently finalized Treasury Department rules that would discourage corporate tax inversions.

Increasing levels of passive investment in companies could be encouraging them to pursue tax shelters.

There are ways around having to pay as much as a 50 percent penalty. Plus, inheriting Roth IRAs and more efficient retirement portfolios.

Moving investments into these accounts may optimize returns and boost savings. Plus, know your IRAs and the impact of Trump's proposals on income brackets.

The Internal Revenue Service has issued a notice outlining special procedures for handling the estates of same-sex couples.

Senate Democratic leader calls for nominee for White House budget director to withdraw from consideration after failing to pay more than $15,000 in payroll taxes—a call the transition team quickly rejected.

Company movement and location decisions have filled the news a lot in the past year. From Carrier leaving Indiana for Mexico, to reversing course after the election and staying in Indiana, 2016 has seen just about everything in terms of company movement.

Why it's a good time to invest even small amounts into 401(k) and Roth IRA accounts. Plus, avoiding the capital gains hit.

Altus Group Ltd. plans to double its revenue in the next five years as the Canadian real estate data provider expands further into property-tax consulting with acquisitions in the U.S. and U.K.

Wind-power skeptic Donald Trump’s proposed tax reform may have an unintended consequence: threatening wind farms’ balance sheets.

President-elect railed against his main political opponent for allowing a tax break that lets some investment managers pay lower tax rates than average workers. After he takes office, he may have no one to blame but himself.

Profitable companies that pay little in income taxes aren’t necessarily indulging in risky tax strategies, according to a new academic study.

PricewaterhouseCoopers is bringing aboard more than 600 tax professionals from General Electric and acquiring GE’s tax technologies, the firm announced Thursday.

What the government returns can go right into an IRA for added benefits now and in the future. Plus, keep a parent's savings alive, even if they're not.

The American Institute of CPAs has updated the “body of knowledge” document that provides information to CPA financial planners on what they should know about taxes and other matters.

A one-year tax holiday for the more than $2 trillion parked overseas is clearly in the offing, experts say.

Clients who invest their IRAs in assets such as real estate, precious metals, private equity or virtual currency like bitcoin could be jeopardizing their savings, according to a new GAO report.

Here's how clients can get around income limits and continue making contributions. Plus, tips for updating a client's financial plan now and dramatically increasing wealth after the IRS gets paid.

On Dec. 31, 2016, Code Section 457A put to an end to the strategy of deferring compensation in tax-advantaged jurisdictions offshore.

Regulations would cover withholding and reporting on money made from horseracing, dog races and jai alai pari-mutuel betting, along with reporting on bingo, keno and slot machine payouts.