Some high-tax states aim to provide businesses workaround for SALT limits

Changes to state tax laws for unincorporated businesses could help them circumvent the $10,000 limit on state and local tax deductions in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.


D.C. Circuit Court strikes down AICPA challenge to unenrolled preparer program

The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals has legitimized the Internal Revenue Service’s voluntary Annual Filing Season Program, which allows unenrolled preparers a limited right to represent taxpayers in IRS audits of tax returns.


Tax Fraud Blotter: Fit for a king

Loot for a state campaign; ‘hijacked’ returns; bogus liens; and other highlights of recent tax cases.


10 tech stories you may have missed

Millions of small businesses selling online; the return of retro technology; and eight other developments accountants and their clients need to know about.


Rainmaker debuts community for managing partners

The consultancy has introduced a new growth-focused online community for accounting firm MPs.


The postcard tax return: A ‘simple’ solution?

Combined, the six supplemental tax schedules include more than 50 additional line items.


How blockchain can help accountants address food safety

CPAs often talk about becoming strategic partners to help drive business decisions, and food safety is a real-world problem with a real-world impact.


AuditBoard raises $40M in funding

The developer of cloud-based auditing software has finished a second round led by Battery Ventures.


EisnerAmper and CloudAccess create cybersecurity partnership

The firm will now provide security services including SIEM, log management and vulnerability scanning.


Rich Russians start family offices as heirs lie in wait

Today, there are about 100 single family offices in Russia and as many as 20 multi-family offices. Such firms typically tend to investments, taxes, estate planning and even personal needs such as travel and education.