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Whether due to the "great resignation," the "great reassessment," or the "baby boomer departure," the CPA profession is experiencing a diminishing workforce while facing "standards overload," handling a variety of relief programs, coping with innumerable IRS issues, and dealing with the constant stress of limited resources and elevated client demands.
Continue ReadingThe Internal Revenue Service recently issued guidance addressing improper forgiveness of a Paycheck Protection Program loan (PPP loan).
Continue ReadingFor purposes of the limitation period for adjustments of partnership losses under former Sec. 6229(a), a delinquent partnership return has been "filed" when an Internal Revenue Service official authorized to obtain and receive delinquent returns informs a partnership that a return is missing and requests it; the partnership provides the return in the manner requested; and the IRS official receives it, the Ninth Circuit held.
Continue ReadingAs the fall tax deadlines approach, practitioners share their concerns — and how they handle late clients.
Continue ReadingWhen the IRS needs to ask a question about a taxpayer’s tax return, notify them about a change to their account, or request a payment, the agency often mails a letter or notice to the taxpayer. Getting mail from the IRS is not a cause for panic but, it should not be ignored either.
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