SALT, stock drop leaves states with first tax decline since 2016

The main tax revenue for U.S. states declined by an average of almost 2 percent during the last three months of 2018 from the same quarter a year earlier.


The case for extending the tax deadline

Between the shutdown and the TCJA, advocates want more time for filing.


Now is the best time to get right with the IRS

Repeat tax debtors and their tax pros should use tax season to clear up past balances.


Capital gains increase at heart of Democrats’ tax-the-rich plans

Bill Gates, Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders all want the rich to pay more taxes, but Gates is saying what the Democratic candidates appear to be thinking: Go for the capital gains rate.


U.A.E., 9 other jurisdictions added to EU tax-haven blacklist

European Union finance ministers agreed to add 10 countries to a blacklist of alleged tax havens, including the United Arab Emirates and Bermuda, despite last-minute push-back by some EU nations.


Why is your firm worth less than you think?

Internal valuations are usually lower than external ones for these four reasons.


Former KPMG and PCAOB officials convicted for inspection scheme

The two were found guilty of sharing confidential materials ahead of a planned inspection of the Big Four auditing firm.


Canopy lays off nearly half its staff

The fast-growing practice management and tax software company laid off over 40 percent of its staff over the weekend.


Curate client events for the greatest impact

Follow these four steps for getting the most out of firm-hosted happenings.


IRS waives tax penalties for some partnerships

The relief is conditioned on the partnerships providing the missing information in a separate schedule by March 15, 2020.