IRS revamps application for 501(c)4 tax-exempt status

The Internal Revenue Service issued a revised Form 1024-A Tuesday, along with instructions permitting it to be filed electronically.

IRS revamps application for 501(c)4 tax-exempt status


In the blogs: Fair exchanges

Costs of moving; fee on estate tax closings; top Twitter accounts to follow; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

In the blogs: Fair exchanges


M&A roundup: Citrin Cooperman, BerryDunn, Wipfli and Calvetti Ferguson expand

Citrin Cooperman added Goren, Marcus, Masino & Marsh; BerryDunn merged in VantagePoint Healthcare Advisors; Wipfli combined with Hughes & Company; and Calvetti Ferguson acquired Larkin, Ervin, and Shirley.

M&A roundup: Citrin Cooperman, BerryDunn, Wipfli and Calvetti Ferguson expand


Specialty tax provisions in the new stimulus could mean a lot for businesses

The bill has far-reaching tax consequences, including in the world of specialty tax.

Specialty tax provisions in the new stimulus could mean a lot for businesses


Your 2021 to-do list

Here are 12 tasks β€” one for each month β€” that accounting firm leaders can use to improve their practices all year long.

Your 2021 to-do list


Tax Fraud Blotter: Wheels of justice

Ooo, the pain; off the market; a lower calling; and other highlights of recent tax cases.

Tax Fraud Blotter: Wheels of justice


Accounting firm heads urge Congress to accept Electoral College results

Leaders of the Big Four CPA firms and major companies are stepping in and asking Congress to allow a smooth transition to the Biden administration.

Accounting firm heads urge Congress to accept Electoral College results


IRS ups fees for private letter rulings

The Internal Revenue Service is increasing many of the fees for requests for private letter rulings by 26.7 percent, starting Feb. 4.

IRS ups fees for private letter rulings


BKD premieres film noir tax parody

BKD CPAs & Advisors premiered β€œThe Missing Deduction,” a 30-minute video featuring plenty of esoteric tax jokes.

BKD premieres film noir tax parody


Get ready for 'PPP2'

The latest stimulus package includes a number of provisions that make some major adjustments to the Paycheck Protection Program. Erik Asgeirsson of CPA.com and Lisa Simpson of the AICPA discuss the latest changes, and how accountants should be working with clients to make the most of them.

Get ready for 'PPP2'