IRS seen blessing tax law quirk that could help Apple and Microsoft

The Internal Revenue Service is providing some relief for companies facing looming tax bills after they stockpiled trillions of dollars offshore free of U.S. income tax.


Accountants Confidence Index — April 2018

The Accountants Confidence Index dipped slightly again, but remained strongly optimistic.


What taxpayers really think

An IRS survey looks at why they pay, who they trust, and more.


Bitcoin is property, not currency

The tax treatment of bitcoin and its ilk raises major questions.


Accountant fills in as emergency goalie for NHL team, makes 7 saves

A 36-year-old accountant at a financial firm was called in as a last-minute replacement for the Chicago Blackhawks, and managed to make seven saves without letting a single puck in the net.


Amazon stock falls after another round of Trump rants

Amazon.com Inc. fell Monday after a fresh round of critical comments from President Donald Trump and a Republican senator.


PitBullTax launches resolution courses, user conference

The tax resolution software provider is now offering CPE and a gathering for users.


Facebook ordered to comply with U.S. tax probe of Irish unit

Facebook Inc. must allow a U.S. judge to inspect documents it has avoided showing the Internal Revenue Service as part of an investigation into the company’s use of an Irish subsidiary for tax purposes.


Bulleted lists in presentation captivate audience

CPA Janet Trelite wowed an April 1 audience with her PowerPoint presentation


Audits fell in FY17: Latest IRS Data Book

The change of being investigated dropped to 0.6 percent, the lowest since 2002.