AICPA Suggests Refining Tax Return Preparer Registration Proposal

Comment Letter:  In this letter to Congress, the AICPA provides comments on the legislative proposal requiring the registration of federal income tax return preparers.
Published on March 12, 2012

Tax Practice Resources

Overview:  Today's tax CPA faces an increasingly complex environment that affects their ability to meet work challenges whether in public practice, business and industry or academia. To help members meet these challenges, the Tax Division's committees and technical resource panels work year round to develop new practice tools and services.
Published on June 06, 2013

Witnesses Tell Congressional Subcommittee Small Business Health Tax Credit Is Too Complicated

News:  A tax credit enacted to encourage small businesses and tax-exempt organizations to provide health insurance coverage for employees is too complicated and is not meeting its goal, witnesses told a congressional panel on November 15.
Published on November 17, 2011

New Yorkers Should Act Now to File Protective Refund Claims for MTA Tax

News:  Time is running out for taxpayers who paid New York’s metropolitan commuter transportation mobility tax when it was first imposed in 2009 to file protective refund claims in the wake of the tax’s being declared unconstitutional.
Published on October 18, 2012

04-19-2013TaxE-Alert Updates on Presidential Budget Tax Reform, AICPA Testimony on House and Senate Tax Proposals, Tax S...

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Published on June 10, 2013

AICPA Tax Policy and Tax Reform Materials

Article:  The AICPA has a longstanding tradition of advocating for sound tax policy. In that regard, the AICPA has developed four tax policy concept statements and published material on fundamental tax reform, as well as on reform of the social security system. In addition, the AICPA has submitted testimony and written
Published on April 17, 2013

November 16, 2012 Tax E-Alert Fiscal Cliff Tools and Predictions, More Disaster Relief Resources, IRS Plans for their 20...

Newsletter:  In this issue Fiscal Cliff Tools and Predictions, More Disaster Relief Resources, IRS Plans for their 2013 Compliance Visits, Year-End Estate Planning Aids, and more….
Published on June 10, 2013

Transit Pass and Vanpool Benefits to Shrink in 2012

News:  The monthly tax exclusion for employer provided transit pass and vanpool benefits will shrink to $125 in 2012, from the current $230, when the provision providing for parity with employer-provided parking benefits expires at the end of this year.
Published on December 12, 2011

President Proposes Many Tax Changes in 2014 Budget

News:  The president's proposed FY 2014 budget aims to raise approximately $580 billion in revenue through new taxes, limits on deductions, and other tax proposals
Published on April 11, 2013

04/05/13 Tax E-Alert New Client Termination Checklist and Letter, Tax Return Preparer Registration Program Halt Upheld, ...

Newsletter:  04/05/13 Tax E-Alert Newsletter:  New Client Termination Checklist and Letter, Tax Return Preparer Registration Program Halt Upheld, Tax Season Debrief on the next Power Hour and More!
Published on April 05, 2013

Presidents Budget Proposes AMT Elimination, Tax Reform

News:  President Barack Obama unveiled his proposed budget for FY 2013. It includes several tax reform proposals, including plans to eliminate the AMT, to repeal LIFO, and to tax dividends of high-income taxpayers at ordinary income...
Published on February 14, 2012

03-08-2013 Tax E-Alert IRS Now Processing All Forms, Impact Sequester on IRS and Tax Payments, Additional Time for Sandy...

Newsletter:  In this issue IRS Now Processing All Forms, Impact Sequester on IRS and Tax Payments, Additional Time for Sandy Related Disaster Loss Claims, Useful Tax Season Apps and More
Published on June 10, 2013

05-10-2013TaxEalertAICPA Addressing Challenging Tax Season, Client Reminders in the Tax Toolkit, Social Media for CPAs o...

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Published on June 10, 2013

July 29, 2011 Tax E-Alert Truncation of Social Security Numbers on Specific Statements

Newsletter:  This newsletter contains information regarding:  Tax Reform Legislation in Congress, Truncation of Social Security Numbers, 3 Percent Withholding Law,  IRS is Mailing Surveys to Taxpayers to Assess Burden, Delinquent Information Returns, Schedule UTP.
Published on February 28, 2012

2/22/2013 Tax E-Alert IRS Releases Additional Forms, 7216 Guidance Deferred, Tax Reform Video, and New Tools for Tax Sea...

Article:  In this issue IRS Releases Additional Forms, 7216 Guidance Deferred, Tax Reform Video, and New Tools for Tax Season and Beyond and more..
Published on April 16, 2013