AICPA Comments on IRS Exempt Organization Enforcement Efforts
Comment Letter:
This April 12, 2004 letter from the AICPA Exempt Organization Taxation Technical Resource Panel to the Advisory Committee on Tax Exempt and Government Entities discusses enforcement and compliance processes and proposes a Form 990 redesign, a redesign of the exemption application process for section 501(c)(3) organizations, and new applications for
Published on April 17, 2013
2005 Checklist for Accountability
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Take the ""Accountability Challenge""! This checklist and quiz produced by Independent Sector is designed to help exempt organizations understand requirements for accountability and strengthen their transparency and governance.
Published on April 09, 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 May 13, 2013
Correspondence Audits Need Some Work, Tax Community Tells IRS
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Correspondence audits were the subject of a public hearing by the IRS Oversight Board
Published on February 29, 2012
TIGTA IRS Pays Millions in Unnecessary Interest on NOL Carrybacks
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TIGTA found that IRS delays in processing NOL carrybacks result in the IRS’s paying millions of dollars in interest unnecessarily
Published on October 16, 2012
TIGTA Revise Form 1099-R to Improve Taxpayer Compliance
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TIGTA recommended the IRS change its Form 1099-R to improve taxpayer compliance with reporting and paying tax on retirement income
Published on February 08, 2012
TIGTA IRS Does Not Timely Resolve Math Error Disputes
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TIGTA released a report in which it recommended that the IRS develop processes to ensure that math error disputes with taxpayers are resolved more quickly and accurately
Published on August 29, 2011
Automatic Procedures for Changing Accounting Methods Updated, Expanded
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The IRS released updated procedures under which taxpayers can receive automatic consent to change their accounting methods.
Published on January 28, 2011
Unclaimed Property and the Delaware Unclaimed Property Voluntary Disclosure Agreement (VDA) Program
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This is information on the issue of the states' unclaimed property programs and the Delaware new voluntary disclosure agreement program.
Published on March 28, 2013
TIGTA Finds IRS Doesnt Always Protect Taxpayers, Follow Rules When Filing Liens
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A report issued by TIGTA says the IRS does not always follow legal requirements when issuing liens and lien notices.
Published on January 28, 2011
TIGTA Recommends Improvements to IRS Cybersecurity System
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TIGTA reports that the IRS’s computer security response center is performing effectively, but further improvement is needed.
Published on April 05, 2012
March 25, 2011 Tax E-Alert Join a Tax Section Technical Resource Panel or Committee
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This newsletter contains information regarding: FAQs on PTIN Registration Process, Carried Interest, Schedule UTP, Mailing Tax Returns to IRS Using a Private Delivery Service, Form 709 and Instructions, Practitioner Responsibilities Regarding Foreign Financial Accounts
Published on February 28, 2012
AICPA 2007 Comments on Redesigned Form 990
Comment Letter:
AICPA comments on IRS re-designed Form 990. IRS plans to implement the new form, effective for 2009 filing season (2008 Forms 990).
Published on November 12, 2012
April 8, 2011 Tax E-Alert Senate Vote to Repeal 1099 Requirements Sends Legislation to Presidents Desk
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...Government Shutdown, Cost Basis Reporting for Brokers’ Statements, Patent Reform, Foreign Trust & HIRE Act, Mandatory E-File Guidance, Form 8939, 709, Protect Private Information in Electronic Files Requested for Audit, Foreign Trusts, FBAR Form and Instructions
Published on February 28, 2012
IRS Responds to AICPA Accounting Software Examination Letter
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The AICPA and IRS have corresponded regarding the AICPA’s concerns about the Service’s program to request the accounting software files of certain small business taxpayers under examination
Published on May 10, 2011