Category: New Regulations
Virtual Currency Lands in the IRS’s Crosshairs
June 29, 2023
While the value of virtual currency continues to fluctuate, the IRS’s interest in it has only increased. In 2021, for example, the agency launched Operation Hidden Treasure to root out … Continued
What’s in the Fiscal Responsibility Act?
June 15, 2023
President Biden signed into law the new debt ceiling agreement that he reached with U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA). The Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA) suspends — as … Continued
IRS guidance coming regarding the IRA’s Clean Vehicle Credit
April 25, 2023
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) extended and expanded the Section 30D Clean Vehicle (CV) Credit, previously known as the Electric Vehicle (EV) Credit. The credit now covers “clean vehicles,” which include … Continued
Reading the Tea Leaves: Potential Tax Legislation in the New Congress
February 16, 2023
The 2022 mid-term election has shifted the scales in Washington, D.C., with the Democrats no longer controlling both houses of Congress. While it remains to be seen if — and … Continued
Reminder: Two New Accounting Standard Updates Take Effect
December 28, 2022
As the end of year approaches, we want to remind organizations of two new accounting standard updates that are effective for calendar year 2022. Leases (Topic 842) – ASU 2016-02 … Continued
Inflation Reduction Act Expands Deductions for Energy-Efficient Construction
October 24, 2022
Mitigating the adverse effects of climate change is one of the primary targets of the recently enacted Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). To that end, the legislation is packed with tax … Continued
Inflation Reduction Act Expands Valuable R&D Payroll Tax Credit
October 11, 2022
When President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law in August, most of the headlines covered the law’s climate change and health care provisions. But the law also … Continued
Clean Vehicle Credit Comes with Caveats
October 04, 2022
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) includes a wide range of tax incentives aimed at combating the dire effects of climate change. One of the provisions receiving considerable attention from consumers … Continued
IRS Offers Penalty Relief for 2019, 2020 Tax Years
September 28, 2022
While the recently announced student loan debt relief has captured numerous headlines, it’s estimated that another federal relief program announced on the same day will provide more than $1.2 billion in … Continued
The Inflation Reduction Act Includes Wide-Ranging Tax Provisions
August 15, 2022
The U.S. Senate and House of Representatives have passed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). President Biden is expected to sign the bill into law shortly. The IRA includes significant provisions … Continued