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AICPA Concerned About Electronic Signature Standards for Remote Transactions
The AICPA is concerned that current electronic signature standards for “remote transactions” are not strong enough to protect taxpayers’ confidential information.
IRS Concedes Defeat on Circular 230 Contingent Fees
The IRS has decided it won’t appeal a recent court ruling handed down in favor of Ryan, a global tax preparation services firm, that invalidates and permanently enjoins the IRS from prohibiting such arrangements for refund claims and amended returns.
IRS Extends Deadline to Claim Retirement Loss Deductions
On September 18, the IRS released an advanced copy of Rev. Proc. 2014-54, which provides guidance on certain changes in method of accounting for dispositions of tangible depreciable property. One of the most notable changes in this 93-page document is tha
New IRS Data Suggests Taxpayers Will Pay Less in 2015
The latest report from Wolters Kluwer, CCH offers estimated ranges for each 2015 tax bracket as well as projections for a growing number of inflation-sensitive tax figures, such as the personal exemption and the standard deduction.
Good Tax News? Many Americans May See Lower Federal Taxes in 2015
Sit back and brace yourself for some good tax news? A new report from financial and legal information company Bloomberg BNA points to lower upcoming tax bills for many U.S. taxpayers as a result of adjustments based on the higher Consumer Price Index.
IRS Videos Focus on Taxpayer Bill of Rights
The Internal Revenue Service has released a new YouTube video encouraging taxpayers to learn about the Taxpayer Bill of Rights.
Report Says IRS Needs to Improve Handling of Complaints Against Tax Preparers
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is not processing complaints against tax preparers in a timely manner, according to the latest report publicly from the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA).
CPAs Challenge the IRS on PTIN Fees
First, a federal appeals court invalidated most of the regulations imposing continuing education and other regulatory requirements imposed by the IRS on tax return preparers (Loving, et al v. IRS, Civil Action 12-385 (JEB), U.S. Dist. Ct. DC, 1/18/13). .