Taxes

Former IRS Commissioner David Kautter, now with RSM, discusses the recently released report on the feasibility of an IRS-run direct file program. This transcript has been edited for length and clarity. David D. Stewart: Welcome to the podcast. I’m David Stewart, editor in chief of Tax Notes Today International. This week: cutting out the middleman.

Most people are looking through the rearview mirror when it comes to taxes. They file their taxes once a year, recording what has already happened. Proactive tax planning is like looking through the windshield, looking ahead to avoid pitfalls that could cost you more in taxes. The more successful your business, the more you could

A German lawyer widely regarded as the mastermind of a massive tax fraud scheme has been sentenced to an additional eight years and three months in jail. Hanno Berger had already received an eight-year jail sentence last December for his role in the cum-ex scheme, which has been called “the biggest tax theft in the

For decades, the idea of being subjected to an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) audit has inspired fear in the minds of taxpayers. For Black Americans, that fear has escalated due to the disproportionate number of audits completed for the demographic. The recent cash infusion of $80 billion dollars to the IRS has lawmakers and taxpayers

After a few days of speculation about the debt ceiling agreement between President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, we finally have the details. The text of the bill—just 99 pages long—was released on Sunday and is already generating conversation. Here’s what you need to know. Timing The bill would suspend the debt limit

In case you didn’t notice, today, 5/29, is 529 Day. Many states are offering contests and other incentives for their 529 plans. If your state doesn’t have a promotion or if you miss it, your state may still provide a state tax break for contributing to their plan anytime. Should you? Let’s take a look

It is good that President Biden and Speaker McCarthy reached a US debt ceiling deal. If a compromise involves both sides being disappointed, this one appears to be successful. Some conservative Republicans are expressing frustration that the cuts were not much deeper, and there have been similar reactions coming from some Democrats. Speaker McCarthy announced

I write this article on the somber weekend of the Memorial Day Holiday. With the significance of honoring the fallen, it is important to remember how we can help these “Gold Star Families”, a term coined during World War I. During this weekend, I was reminded of the families of the fallen due to my

As an attorney that assists clients with audits, I see simple mistakes turn into huge problems. If you own a small business, you must follow record-keeping rules and if for no reason at all it is to save on attorney fees during an audit. I receive numerous questions in connection with an audit, including the

In the ever-evolving landscape of philanthropy, charities must adapt to new technologies to better engage with donors and support their missions. A recent addition to the toolkit is ChatGPT. Powered by advances in artificial intelligence and natural language processing, it is poised to revolutionize how charities assist donors in making effective giving decisions. Personalize Donor