AICPA Special News Update - May 16, 2012
Newsletter:
In this issue: Announcing the Total Tax Insights™ Calculator, Total Tax Insights Calculator Materials Available to Share, Engaging in a National Dialogue to Improve Our Country’s Fiscal Health
Published on May 16, 2012
Eight Trends in Affluent-Client Communications
Article:
For advisors working with affluent clients, stronger communication channels boost productivity, satisfaction and profitability.
Published on January 28, 2011
Significant Recent Developments in Estate Planning
Article:
This article examines developments in estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax planning and compliance between June 2008 and May 2009.
Published on January 28, 2011
Californias Move to Single Sales Factor
Article:
Beginning January 1, 2011, multistate businesses may elect to use a single sales factor method of apportionment for purposes of their California corporate income tax return.
Published on November 02, 2010
IRS Announces New Approach to the National Research Program
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Editor: John L. Miller, CPA Following public Senate hearings focused on IRS tactics, Congress enacted the IRS Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998, P.L. 105-206. With the adoption of the act and the public outrage created by the Senate hearings, a “gentle
Published on April 19, 2010
New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority Tax Declared Unconstitutional
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In a case of first impression, the New York Supreme Court ruled that New York’s metropolitan commuter transportation mobility tax “was unconstitutionally passed by the New York State Legislature.”
Published on November 30, 2012
Significant Recent Developments in Estate Planning (Part I)
Article:
This article examines developments in estate, gift, and generation-skipping tax planning and compliance between June 2009 and May 2010.
Published on January 28, 2011
AICPA News Update - March 9, 2012
Newsletter:
In this issue: CPA Financial Executives’ Optimism Increases; Hiring Still Lags, OMB Issues Advance Notice of Proposed Changes for Circular A-133 and Cost Principles, Annual Report of AICPA Disciplinary Activity Now Available, Public Vote Now Open on StartHereGoPlaces.com, Catch Up on AICPA Insights
Published on March 09, 2012
IRS Focuses on the FBAR
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FBAR has graduated from a little-known filing requirement to a priority issue that should be at the top of every tax return preparer’s checklist.
Published on January 28, 2011
All Aboard The Impact of the New York State MTA Payroll Tax on Alternative Investment Fund Managers
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Assembly Bill A08180, establishing the Metropolitan Commuter Transportation Mobility Tax. The bill imposes a new tax on employers and self-employed individuals engaging in business within the 12 counties of the Metropolitan Commuter Transportation District.
Published on January 28, 2011
Make Room on the Shelf One More Tax Reform Report
Article:
Annette Nellen
Published on January 28, 2011
States Examining Business Tax Incentives
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It is well known that states use their tax systems as an economic development tool for attracting and retaining businesses. Competition among the states to attract businesses is sometimes called a "race to the bottom." States are frequently reminded of their status in popularity as a business locale by various
Published on January 28, 2011
Why the Flap Over a VAT
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This item provides a view of issues that would need to be considered if the United States were to consider adopting a value-added tax (VAT) at the federal level.
Published on October 04, 2011
Renewed Focus on Worker Classification
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Proper classification of workers as employees or independent contractors is a decade’s old problem. "Section 530" of the Revenue Act of 1978 which was intended to provide temporary relief while Congress studied solutions, is still with us. The work world of 1978 is not the same as that of today.
Published on January 28, 2011
While You Were Filing ...
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The following bills were signed into law during filing season. Provisions warranting immediate attention are noted along with links to sources of additional information (a thorough discussion of each is beyond the scope of this article).
Published on January 28, 2011