Rubio enlists Ivanka Trump to promote bigger child tax credit

Senator Marco Rubio has recruited Ivanka Trump to help promote his proposal for a new enhanced child tax credit.


Mnuchin reversal on rich tax cuts stirs clash with Democrat

The top Democrat on the tax-writing Senate Finance Committee said a bipartisan tax deal is impossible if Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin can’t commit to an overhaul that avoids giving the highest-earning Americans a tax cut.


In the blogs: Bigwig breaks

Asian-Americans and the EITC; trusting the IRS; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.


CorpNet launches partner program for accountants

Practitioners can now white-label the company’s business formation and compliance services, and earn commission on new business.


Wipfli releases Concur connector for MS Dynamics AX

The tool is designed to help manage enterprise travel expenses.


Congressman threatens to hold up tax reform until Trump releases his returns

Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, the ranking Democrat on the House Ways and Means Tax Policy Subcommittee, introduced a “privileged resolution” Tuesday that would require the House to immediately request President Trump’s tax returns and those of his businesses.


AICPA asks IRS to delay partnership audit regime

The American Institute of CPAs has written a letter to the Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department asking them to postpone the effective date of the centralized partnership audit regime for one year until the end of 2018.


Thomson Reuters offers compilation and review certificate

Thomson Reuters has begun providing a certificate program that explains the essentials for practitioners who perform compilation, review and preparation engagements, and how to prepare for peer review.


Sageworks publishes 'Tech Roadmap' for accountants

Sageworks has released an e-book that provides technology advice to accountants and other business advisors.


Marcum names Jeff Weiner as chairman and CEO

Marcum LLP has named its longtime managing partner, Jeffrey M. Weiner, as chairman and CEO, and David Bukzin as vice chairman.