IRS proposed rules on cloud transactions could be a nasty surprise for publishers

The Internal Revenue Service’s proposed regulations on the classification of transactions involving digital content could mean some unexpected tax bills for some publishers, especially those based abroad who sell copyrighted articles to U.S. readers.

IRS proposed rules on cloud transactions could be a nasty surprise for publishers


How accounting standards are like Ford v Ferrari

Financial Accounting Standards Board Chairman Russell Golden compared the standard-setting process to the new race car movie, “Ford v Ferrari,” even though he admitted the process usually isn’t so speedy.

How accounting standards are like Ford v Ferrari


Window of opportunity zone investing still open

Plenty of tax deferral and impact investment runway is left even if clients miss the Dec. 31 deadline.

Window of opportunity zone investing still open


EY will offer direct-to-consumer tax solution, TaxChat, in 2020

The digital platform will offer licensed tax professionals who prepare and file customers’ individual US federal and state returns.

EY will offer direct-to-consumer tax solution, TaxChat, in 2020


NASBA and AICPA propose new CPA licensure model

The draft model will look to ‘address the greatly expanding body of knowledge required of newly licensed CPAs,’ according to the two organizations.

NASBA and AICPA propose new CPA licensure model


Picnic Tax unveils client/preparer matching service

The new platform connect taxpayers with ‘their ideal tax professional.’

Picnic Tax unveils client/preparer matching service


IRS issues notice on reporting of partnership capital

The notice delays a requirement for reporting partners’ share of partnership capital.

IRS issues notice on reporting of partnership capital


Guide to internal controls in business combinations released

Financial Executives International and its Committee on Corporate Reporting have released a new guide on internal control considerations for business combinations.

Guide to internal controls in business combinations released


GRI issues international corporate tax reporting standard

The Global Reporting Initiative has issued a new international tax reporting standard that aims to ensure multinational companies are much clearer about how much they pay in taxes, and where.

GRI issues international corporate tax reporting standard


GASB offers implementation guidance on standards

The Governmental Accounting Standards Board has proposed implementation guidance with questions and answers to clarify and explain some of GASB’s earlier standards and pronouncements.

GASB offers implementation guidance on standards