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Proposed regulations issued on retirement catch-up contributions
The rules implement the SECURE 2.0 Act’s changes increasing the contribution limit for individuals age 60 to 63 and requiring that certain highly compensated employees make their catch-up contributions on a Roth basis.
Are you doing all you can to keep the cash method for your clients?
A passthrough entity business cannot use the cash method of accounting if it is classified as a syndicate. This article discusses this rule and ways a passthrough entity business that is currently not a syndicate can avoid being reclassified as one and losing the use of the cash method.
The role of REITs for foreign investors in US real estate
Foreign investors with U.S. real property interests seeking to reduce their tax burden may find real estate investment trusts useful.
Guidance on research or experimental expenditures under H.R. 1 issued
The revenue procedure advises taxpayers how to make various elections, file amended returns, and change accounting methods as provided under Section 70302 of the new law.
Prop. regs. would modify reporting obligations for Form 8308, Part IV
The IRS issued proposed regulations that would modify partnerships’ reporting obligations for Part IV of Form 8308 with respect to sales or exchanges of certain interests in partnerships owning inventory or unrealized receivables.
Current developments in S corporations
This annual update covers recent developments relating to S corporations, including IRS relief for common inadvertent S election lapses; the transfer of clean-energy credits; and other cases, rulings, and regulations.
Amended returns and the Sec. 965(k) six-year period for assessment
A Joint Committee on Taxation report’s language raises questions about the running of the statute of limitation for liability for the Sec. 965 transition tax.
5 things to know about tax relief for federal disasters
While the IRS has discretion to provide relief, Sec. 7508A(d) provides a mandatory tax deadline postponement. In either case, the ‘lookback’ limitation period for refunds remains a concern.
Tax ethical challenges when representing taxpayers
AICPA members providing tax representation or return preparation services need to comply with both the AICPA Statements on Standards for Tax Services and Treasury Circular 230.
Sec. 181: Will 2025 be the series finale?
Sec. 181 expensing of costs of qualified film, television, and theatrical productions gives producers cause to cheer, but the curtain may be falling on this temporary provision.
Tax provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
The bill extends portions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, provides deductions to eliminate income taxes on certain tips and overtime pay, and addresses other tax priorities of the Trump administration.
Distributions of Sec. 704(c) property by an LLC
A member that contributes Sec. 704(c) property (property with a basis different than fair market value (FMV) when contributed) to a limited liability company (LLC) classified as a partnership may be required to recognize gain or loss if that property is later distributed to another member. Under Sec. 704(c)(1)(B), a distribution of
Tax provisions of Senate Finance’s version of the budget bill
The 549-page text calls for making many provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act permanent. The committee says that the SALT cap amount is “the subject of continuing negotiations.”
Sec. 987 final regulations: A practical approach for partnerships
Recent final regulations offer guidance as to what Treasury and the IRS may consider an eligible method for partnerships and Sec. 987 QBUs held by partnerships to determine Sec. 987 gain or loss.
Integrating personal financial planning into individual income tax courses
Examining a personal financial planning scenario can help students develop the application and analysis skills necessary to pass the CPA Exam.
How S elections go wrong and how to fix them
Problems with S elections frequently cause them to be invalid when made or to terminate. This article discusses four of the most common ones and three revenue procedures that may enable S corporations to fix them without obtaining a costly letter ruling.
Court allows Sec. 7431 tax information disclosure claim to go forward
The court refused to dismiss a taxpayer’s claim under Sec. 7431 against a company that employed an individual who made an unauthorized disclosure of the taxpayer’s tax return and information.
Partnership reporting of contributions to foreign entities
Substantial penalties may be imposed if a taxpayer fails to report contributions to foreign entities.
Placing in service the benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act
Determining when energy property is eligible for a tax credit or deduction hinges on when it is first placed in service, which can be controversial.
Ways and Means approves proposed TCJA extensions and tax changes
The bill would make key portions of the TCJA permanent and create a new “senior bonus” deduction, among its many provisions. An AICPA statement said it is “deeply troubled” by the plan to curtail use of passthroughs to avoid SALT cap. The bill now heads to the House Budget Committee.
