Individual taxation: Report of recent developments
This article is a semiannual review of developments in individual federal taxation, including issues of alimony, trade or business expenses, and recognition of loss.
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This article is a semiannual review of developments in individual federal taxation, including issues of alimony, trade or business expenses, and recognition of loss.
From new tax rates to fewer deductions, credits, and exclusions, the tax reform bill released by the House would have wide-ranging effects on the taxation of individuals.
Most people know that this credit is available for qualifying solar property installed in their homes, but they may not realize the credit is also available for rental properties they may own.
The IRS issued final regulations that govern the relief available for victims of domestic abuse or abandonment from the requirement that married taxpayers must file joint income tax returns to qualify for the Sec. 36B premium tax credit.
Passthrough owners that do not materially participate in a trade or business may find their tax credits suspended.
The IRS issued final regulations that govern the relief available for victims of domestic abuse or abandonment from the requirement that married taxpayers must file joint income tax returns to qualify for the Sec. 36B premium tax credit.
Health care exchanges failed to properly verify the identity and eligibility of all individuals who received the advance premium tax credit, the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration reported.
The IRS proposed changing its position on when taxpayers may qualify as childless for purposes of the Sec. 32 earned income tax credit.
This article discusses why deployed troops who are in harm’s way are getting less benefit from the EITC, how it affects their households, and a simple solution to the problem.
Health care exchanges failed to properly verify the identity and eligibility of all individuals who received the advance premium tax credit, the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration reported.
A number of recent significant developments affect taxation of individuals.
Changes provided in the PATH Act allow a much larger pool of potential credits than had been previously available.
The IRS proposed changes to various rules affecting dependents, including changing its position on when taxpayers count as “childless” for purposes of the earned income tax credit.
The IRS is proposing to amend the rules governing eligibility to claim a deduction or credit for eligible education expenses to conform them to recent legislative changes.
This article covers recent developments affecting taxation of individuals, including regulations, cases, and IRS guidance.
IRS issued a notice to explain how the recently reinstated Sec. 35 health coverage tax credit applies for 2014 and 2015.
This article covers recent developments in the area of individual taxation arranged in Code section order.
Changes include new restrictions, penalties, and due diligence requirements for practitioners and affect the child tax credit, the American opportunity credit, and the EITC.
Understanding the limitations on the use of passive activity credits is a key element in providing sound tax advice to clients.
The Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015, enacted on June 29, contains a few tax provisions in addition to the trade measures that were the focus of the bill.
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TAX RELIEF
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