Canada moves to end tax loophole used by doctors and lawyers

Finance Minister Bill Morneau is proposing tax changes that would close loopholes often used by doctors and lawyers to reduce their tax burden, part of the Canadian government’s pledge to level the playing field for middle-income earners.


GOP drops revised Senate health care bill

The Republican effort to repeal and replace Obamacare appears dead in the water — but some experts are suggesting that this may not be the end.


Tax Analysts announces winners of 2017 student writing contest

The annual competition seeks submissions on open questions in tax policy and law.


House conservatives fear health-care deja vu on secret tax plan

House conservative leaders worry they’ll be forced to vote to advance a vehicle for a tax-code rewrite without knowing details of the plan, setting up a repeat of Congress’s troubled efforts on health-care legislation.


AAM starts CPA Growth Trends blog

The Association for Accounting Marketing has launched a new blog highlighting strategies to help CPA firms grow.


Federal tax update: Top developments of the past year

15 regs, court cases, revenue procedures and other tax-related news practitioners should take note of.


Deloitte offers Tax Reform Navigator service

Deloitte has introduced a new tool that helps companies analyze how they might fare under various tax reform alternatives under consideration in Washington.


MarksNelson holds sixth annual Volunteer Day

The Kansas City firm saw over 130 staff members help serve local nonprofits last month.


Art of Accounting: First-time partner, part 1

Partners will rise to the task when faced with no alternative.


IRS didn’t comply with record retention rules

The Internal Revenue Service’s policies don’t comply with some of the federal government’s requirements that agencies must ensure all records are retrievable and usable for as long as needed, according to a new report.