Business identity theft still plaguing IRS

The Internal Revenue Service could be pursuing further action to reduce tax refund losses associated with business identity theft, according to a new report.


GAO prods IRS to use Return Review Program to beef up enforcement

The Internal Revenue Service could do more to strengthen its tax enforcement efforts by further leveraging the Return Review Program to catch fraudulent tax returns, according to a new report.


IRS revamps online info on tax reform

The Internal Revenue Service updated the information on its website about the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to help taxpayers and practitioners better understand tax reform.


Tax Fraud Blotter: Family affairs

International sex crimes and tax fraud; boxed in; bad Solutions; and other highlights of recent tax cases.


People on the move: Sansiveri, Kimball & Co. appoints new MP

SEC names chief accountant; Ostrow Reisin Berk & Abrams promotes two to director; and other recent hires, promotions and personnel news from firms across the country.


Aretha Franklin left no estate plan or will

The Queen of Soul is a case study in the dangers of poor financial planning.


IRS moves to block New York, New Jersey plans to bypass SALT deduction cap

The Internal Revenue Service put the tri-state area on notice: The charitable workarounds New York, New Jersey and Connecticut approved following the new federal cap on deductions for state and local taxes aren’t acceptable to the federal government.


Intuit names Sasan Goodarzi new CEO

Brad Smith will lead the company through the end of the year; Goodarzi will take on the role in January.


Results are in: Takeaways from rev rec implementation

PwC surveyed how public and private companies are handling the revenue recognition standard.


5 top tax reform opportunities for businesses

This handful of provisions from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act are worth immediate attention.