Jason Dorsey speaks on "Generational Divide" at AICPA Engage 2017

The Millennial speaker and researcher touched on the quirks and insights of his generation at Monday’s keynote in Las Vegas.


Tax Court mandates IRS disclosure of return information in misclassification case

A recent ruling by the Tax Court might help soften the blow to employers confronted with income tax liability for workers that have been reclassified as employees.


IRS simplifies surviving spouse portability election

The Internal Revenue Service has released a revenue procedure that offers an easier way to get an extension of time to file a return to opt for portability of the deceased spousal unused exclusion amount.


BDO picks Keith Farlinger as next global CEO

BDO’s global network of accounting firms has named Keith Farlinger as CEO of BDO International, succeeding Martin van Roekel, on Nov. 1, 2017.


Auditor rotation rules could lead to dissatisfied clients

As more companies come under pressure to rotate their auditing firms, particularly in Europe, a new report finds companies that have changed auditors may be feeling some buyer’s remorse.


Ideagen to hold U.S. user seminar this August

The event will focus heavily on risk management and cybersecurity.


IRS adds more features to taxpayer online accounts

The Internal Revenue Service has supplemented its online tax account tool with some new self-service features for taxpayers and their preparers.


Court rejects taxpayer’s land vs. building allocation

A recent Tax Court opinion favored a Los Angeles County tax assessor’s valuation of rental property improvements over the property owner’s own appraisal.


Cristiano Ronaldo accused of $16.5M tax evasion

Soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has been accused of failing to pay 14.7 million euros ($16.5 million) in taxes.


Mnuchin says Trump won't veto tax bill giving wealthy tax cuts

President Donald Trump won’t veto a tax bill even if it provides the wealthiest Americans with a tax cut, according to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin.