In the blogs: SALT and wounds

A fresh look at fraud; local tax moves; work propaganda; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.


IRS grants foreign-stock relief

Rev. Proc. 2019-40 will limit the inquiries some U.S. taxpayers have to face.


Porter Keadle Moore joins Wipfli

The combination gives the Top 20 Firm a foothold in the Southeast.


Sikich acquires Salesforce provider NexGen Consultants

The Top 100 Firm has acquired NexGen Consultants and subsequently expanded its Salesforce consulting service.


BerganKDV adds Brooks Lodden in Des Moines

The two firms will be moving to a new office together.


PwC invests $3B in ‘New World, New Skills’ program

Big Four firm PwC is launching a new program entitled “New World, New Skills” that will focus on the growing mismatch between people’s existing skills and the new skills demanded by the digital economy


Guilty verdict for cop who shot PwC accountant

Ex-Dallas police officer Amber Guyger, who killed PwC associate Botham Jean in his own apartment, faces up to 99 years.


Ready for extensions: What we’ve learned since April

With October 15 coming up, Mark Luscombe shares top issues for extended tax returns.


FASB to hold roundtable on intangible assets

Input on the initial invitation to comment is due by October 7.