On Wayfair’s 2nd anniversary, issues remain

Two years in, state and businesses are still figuring out all the ramifications of the landmark sales tax decision.

On Wayfair’s 2nd anniversary, issues remain


Tech companies rejected by top court on tax breaks

The U.S. Supreme Court refused to question a ruling that technology companies including Facebook Inc. and Google say will cost them billions of dollars in taxes by limiting deductions for stock payments to employees.

Tech companies rejected by top court on tax breaks


A hand up but a bill due: Taxes and unemployment

Tax pros share what they’re telling clients about relief for the jobless during the pandemic.

A hand up but a bill due: Taxes and unemployment


Wirecard fights for survival as billions may not exist

Wirecard AG was left fighting for survival after acknowledging that 1.9 billion euros ($2.1 billion) that it had reported as assets probably don’t exist, deepening an accounting scandal that has rattled Germany’s financial industry.

Wirecard fights for survival as billions may not exist


Art of Accounting: New partner responsibilities

Many new partners continue as they were, but with a higher status, and more pay. However, there is plenty for new partners to know and do, and unfortunately many firms do not have any “new partner training,”

Art of Accounting: New partner responsibilities


SEC chief urged to drop U.S. Attorney bid amid political battle

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Jay Clayton was surprised and dismayed by the political battle that quickly erupted over his pending nomination to be the top federal prosecutor in New York, said people familiar with the matter.

SEC chief urged to drop U.S. Attorney bid amid political battle


Wayfair at 2: The complexity continues

With the landmark Supreme Court decision marking its second anniversary, Avalara’s Scott Peterson and Liz Armbruester dive into its origins — and its many, many ramifications.

Wayfair at 2: The complexity continues


Trump administration flips on PPP disclosures after backlash

The Trump administration, following a backlash, said it would release details about companies that received loans of $150,000 or more from a coronavirus relief program for small businesses.

Trump administration flips on PPP disclosures after backlash


5 reasons to move into sell mode at your firm amid coronavirus

It’s a good time to be opportunistic about your firm’s future — and to poke these embers in a meaningful way.

5 reasons to move into sell mode at your firm amid coronavirus


IRS expands tax relief for taxpayers taking money from their retirement plans amid coronavirus

The Internal Revenue Service provided guidance Friday to taxpayers who are taking advantage of some provisions in the CARES Act that allow them to take out money from their retirement accounts due to the pandemic.

IRS expands tax relief for taxpayers taking money from their retirement plans amid coronavirus