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New Administrative Guidance Issued Governing the Tax Treatment of R&D Expenditures
Peter J. Scalise
On August 28, the IRS released Revenue Procedure 2025-28, providing administrative guidance in connection to how eligible small businesses can apply the new I.R.C. § 174A full deductibility rules under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“OB3”) signed into law by President Trump on July 4th of 2025. The important takeaway for taxpayers that are statutorily...
MOREWhy the Future of Your Firm Depends on Leadership, Not Just Compliance
In a profession defined by precision and technical mastery, one asset is proving to be the true differentiator: leadership. And…
The Impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on Family Offices
I. Introduction The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed into law on July 4, 2025, represents a landmark legislative…
Sax LLP Ushers in a New Era with Strategic PE Partnership
Parsippany-based accounting and advisory firm Sax LLP has marked a major milestone with a minority investment from global private equity…
The USO Accountants Salute the Troops Council Honors our Heroes this Memorial Day
Today is Memorial Day — a day honoring our service members who made the ultimate sacrifice for our beloved country…
The U.S. Tax Court Decides Against Coca-Cola’s Transfer Pricing Tax Return Position
An appeals court should review a judicial interpretation from the U.S. Tax Court against the Coca-Cola Company because the Internal…
The USO Global Advisory Council Appoints Peter J. Scalise to a 2nd Term to Continue the Accountants Salute the Troops…
Congratulations to Peter J. Scalise, SAX’s National Partner-in-Charge of the Federal Tax Credits & Incentives Practice, for being appointed to…
A Primer in I.R.C. § 1031 Tax-Deferred Exchanges
The concept of a I.R.C. § 1031 Exchange (hereinafter “1031”), a like-kind exchange or a Starker exchange (it goes by…
BIG 4 Firms announce strategic AI partnerships with Nvidia
Over the past few weeks, several Big Four accounting firms including Deloitte and EY announced separate and strategic partnerships with Nvidia…
Maximizing Your Impact – The Power of the Charitable Trust
Many individuals have charitable intentions and want to ensure that their values are expressed through their giving. There are several…
Marital Dissolution Planning and Crowdfunding
Divorce Taxation
Sidney Kess, CPA, J.D., LL.M.
When couples split up, it’s still common for one party to make support payments to the other. Sometimes this continues until the death of the party receiving support; sometimes it...
MOREDue Diligence: An Area Demanding Caution
It is critical for tax professionals to periodically pause and…
IRS Issues New Administrative Authority Governing the Tax Treatment of Depreciation and Expensing Rules
On December 21st of 2018, the Internal Revenue Service (hereinafter…
Basis Planning and Other Tips for Practitioners
Many practitioners have tuned out estate planning because of the…
The Bottom Line
Tax Strategies
Marital Dissolution Planning Post TCJA
Sidney Kess, CPA, J.D., LL.M.
The IRS reports that nearly 600,000 taxpayers claimed an alimony deduction on their 2015 returns (the most recent year for statistics) (https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-soi/soi-a-inpd-id1703.pdf). The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017...
MOREQBI Deduction Issues for Professionals
Most attorneys, accountants, and other professionals operate as unincorporated sole…
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017: Impact on Individuals
On December 19, 2017, Congress passed a major tax package…
Charitable Contributions for High-Income Taxpayers
The government views those with income of $200,000 or more…
Death of an Employee: Tax Ramifications
When an employee dies, family members, co-workers and others may…
Key Tax Laws by Birthday
Many of the tax rules for individual taxpayers depend on…
Tax Advantages for Working Children
With summertime approaching, many children will be getting jobs during…
Tax Issues of Long-Term Care
Long-term care is different from medical treatment designed to cure…
Tax Consideration of Identity Theft
In its annual release in 2016, the Federal Trade Commission…
Tax Aspects of Disasters
The flooding in parts of Louisiana on August 11, 2016…
Feature Stories
ESG in 2025: Evolving Terminology, Enduring Priorities – A G…
By Grady O'Rear
ESG—Environmental, Social, and Governance—has become a key factor in corporate decision-making. It measures how companies handle environmental impact, social responsibility, and governance structures. Even as the term ESG prompts political...
MORETax Court Upholds Strict Adherence to Requirements for IRS Penalty Assessments as Result of Graev
A recent decision issued by the U.S. Tax Court in…
Is Crowdfunding Easy Money or Tax Trap for the Unwary?
It has become fairly common these days for individuals and…
New ‘Qualified Opportunity Zone’ Guidance
Earlier today the Internal Revenue Service released the first set…
Qualified Business Income Deduction Clarified
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 introduced a…
Sales Tax After Supreme Court Overrules Physical Presence Standard
In the 5-4 decision of South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc…
The Impact of the New Tax Law
The Tax Cuts And Jobs Act ("TCJA") was passed by…
When is it OK to Not Meet the Tax Deadline?
Consequence of Filing Your Tax Return Late or Failure to…
IRS Examining Coinbase Accounts
Coinbase, America’s largest platform exchanging bitcoin into U.S. dollars serving…
IRS Streamlined Installment Agreement Test Program Extended
The IRS is testing expanded criteria for streamlined processing of…
Financial Planner
Understanding Pay Options with the new DOL Regulations
Jerry Love, CPA/PFS, CFP, CVA, ABV, CITP, CFF, CFFA
This article is a follow up to the prior article which highlights the new regulations for the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) from the Department of Labor (DOL) raising the...
MOREWhat is a Credit Score?
This is a question on many people’s minds. A few…
Department of Labor Releases New Regulations on Overtime Rules
It has taken the Department of Labor (DOL) almost two…
Signing Up for Medicare
Most people do not know they can incur penalties by…
Affordable Care Act - Plan of Attack
By now every employer and CPA assisting employers is well…
SSARS 21 and Other Critical Changes
I am going to give you the highlights of four…
Will Your Clients Run Afoul of ACA's Largest Penalty?
Failure to read this article and understand it could cost…
Employee or Independent Contractor for ACA?
The question of when a person can be paid and…
Helping Clients Develop a Household Budget
I am frequently asked by clients to help them develop…
Affordable Care Act - 1040 Reporting Requirements
When Congress passed the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in 2010…
Client Tax Tip
How Interest Can Be Deducted When Money is Borrowed to Buy I…
Julie Welch, CPA, CFP
If a taxpayer borrows money to purchase investments, such as mutual funds, bonds or stock, the interest paid on the loan can usually be deducted. There are two limitations, however...
MOREAudits and Tax Return Retention
"How long should my client keep his/her tax returns and…
Tactics to Use When Preparing 1040s
Be Alert for Digital Documentation Now that companies are going digital…
Even A Nonworking Spouse Can Contribute $5,500 To An IRA
If your client is married and either that person or…
Contribute An Extra $1,000 to Your IRA and An Extra $6,000 to Your 401(k) if 50+
If your client is age 50 or older, he or…
Roth IRA Contribution Withdrawals Are Tax-Free
Roth IRAs are similar to traditional IRAs in that the…
You Can Claim Lifetime Learning Credits for Continuing Education Courses
You can offset the costs of higher education with two…
Favorable Tax Rate On Dividends
Generally dividends you receive on stock you own are taxable…
Tax Return Retention Policy
“How long should my client keep his/her tax returns and…
You Can Use Health Savings Accounts to Reduce the Cost of Your Medical Care
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are similar to individual retirement accounts…
Editor Blog
CPAs Wanting to Do It Themselves
Joshua Fluegel
In its ongoing effort to stay on the forefront of developments in tax profession technology, CPA Magazine talks to Mark Strassman, president of Make My Day CPA. Strassman discusses CPAs’...
MORETop Small Business Software All Provide Phone Support
CPAs serving small businesses have many demands for their accounting…
Breaking Developments in 1040 Tax Software
There have been many changes to 1040 tax software over…
The IRS Issues Final Treasury Regulations Governing R&D Tax Credit Claims
On October 3, 2016, the IRS issued Final Treasury Regulations…
Identity Theft: Response Plan
In this information age, identity theft is no longer something…
Tax Resolution Services Prove Valuable
Tax Resolution is a fascinating way to expand your firm…
Lewis Testifies at Congressional Committee
Chairman of the AICPA Tax Section’s Tax Executive Committee, Troy…
Crowdfunding Requires Reviews by CPAs
The need for CPA reviews may explode when Jumpstart Our…
6 Tax Tips for Tax Season
The dawn of a new year brings a fresh opportunity…
Tips and Tricks for Tax Professionals
Here are three quick tips and tricks to help tax…
Tax Checklist
Non-Grantor Trust Planning Tips Benefit Many Clients
Martin M. Shenkman, CPA, MBA, PFS, AEP, JD
Why You Must Understand the New Planning Benefits of Non-Grantor Trusts The 2017 Tax Act dramatically changed tax planning. In the new tax environment, there are a number of significant income...
MOREPost TCJA Estate Planning Checklist
The Tax Cut and Jobs Act enacted in late December…
Estate Planning After Tax Reform
Tax Reform has not been enacted at the time this…
Crowdsource Funding to Help Victims of the Las Vegas Massacre
One of the authors just received a call to assist…
Technology and CPA Estate and Longevity Planning
Estate planning is a vital service for clients. While historically…
Checklist: Elder Financial Abuse
Aging clients are growing in number and practitioners should address…
16 Ways to Turn 1040s into Planning Clients
An individual income tax return can be a treasure trove…
CPAs' Role Grows After Estate Tax Repeal
Donald Trump won the Presidency and the Republicans control both…
Documentation to Transfer Closely Held LLC Interests by Gift or Sale
Funding Irrevocable Trust with Family or Closely Held LLC Interests LLCs…
Checklist: 1040 Planning Idea
√ MULTI-GENERATION CRT Blended families are common, perhaps the norm (only…