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Congratulations to Gordon Trinh, Becker Professional Education quarterly drawing winner
June 26, 2023
Gordon Trinh was the winner of the Becker Professional Education quarterly drawing for a complimentary review course valued at $2,499.
Ed Zollars - Sherlock Holmes and tax research
June 26, 2023
This week's topics: ;IRS ends COVID-19 relief for high deductible health plans effective for plan years ending after 12/31/24 ;Taxpayer fails in attempt to get IRS permission to make a late §475(f) mark to market election ;Taxpayer who filed Tax Court petition 11 seconds too late due to technology challenges has petition dismissed ;Sherlock Holmes on tax research
Member Spotlight: Pedro Nunez Dieguez
June 26, 2023
Read what Pedro Nunez Dieguez values above all else and why.
School After Retirement?
June 26, 2023
Retirement is when many people look forward to slowing down and taking it easy. Make the most of retirement by going back to school!
Member Spotlight: William True
June 21, 2023
We asked Corban University student and OSCPA Educational Foundation Scholarship recipient to share a little about his experience as an intern at Doty Pruett Wilson PC. He graciously agreed to share his thoughts below.
Dear recent grads: accounting is cooler than you think
June 20, 2023
Believe it or not, accountants are cool. Really, we are. We do much more than crunch numbers. We drive innovative solutions and positive change to help individuals and businesses reach their goals and navigate the ever-changing landscape.
Ed Zollars - What could be the harm of filing an ERC claim?
June 19, 2023
;OIRA is no longer going to review IRS regulations before issuance ;IRS updates list of automatic accounting method changes ;Proposed regulations issued on transfers of certain energy credits and DirectPay for certain credits ;What can go wrong with an employee retention credit refund claim?
Know when your firm needs to upgrade
June 15, 2023
Firms should not just accept persistent tech issues.
Can ChatGPT answer your clients' questions?
June 14, 2023
We put ChatGPT to the test with hypothetical tax questions. See if you think it's ready to compete with a CPA.
Tax considerations when selling a home
June 14, 2023
Many people move during the summer. Taxpayers who are selling their home may qualify to exclude all or part of any gain from the sale from their income when filing their tax return.
Taxpayers can appeal when they disagree with an IRS decision
June 14, 2023
When taxpayers disagree with the IRS's decision on their tax situation, they can submit a written request to have the IRS Independent Office of Appeals review the decision. The goal of Appeals is to resolve tax disputes outside of the courtroom in a way that is fair and impartial and encourages voluntary compliance with tax law. This office is separate from the rest of the IRS in order to ensure its impartiality.
Ed Zollars - Opening offer in negotiations for 2023 tax package
June 12, 2023
This week’s topics: ;3 proposed tax bills introduced by Chair of House Ways & Means Committee ;Wellness indemnification payment is taxable income to employee and subject to payroll taxes ;IRS grants request to make election to skip claiming bonus depreciation when partnership discovers claiming bonus is bad news at the state level for certain partners
How a CPA saved a state millions in health care costs
June 12, 2023
Learn more about an accountant in Montana who changed the conversation about health care policy when her penchant for numbers saved the state's employee health plan millions without increasing member or employer contributions.
3 technologies CPA firms must leverage in 2023
June 06, 2023
With more work to do than accounting staff can deliver, deploying new technologies is key to meeting client demands—here are three to consider.
Not paid on time?
June 06, 2023
Inevitably, business owners will not be paid on time by customers and clients. Using an efficient system to collect payments while providing clients and customers with a good experience is critical.
Hobby losses expenses effectively nondeductible
June 05, 2023
This week's topics ;Fourth Circuit does not agree with view expressed by Seventh Circuit in Menard, Inc. that C corporation reasonable compensation only depends on a reasonable return to investors ;Eleventh Circuit holds that “hobby loss” expenses under §183 are miscellaneous itemized deductions ;Elderly attorney had reasonable cause for failure to file payroll tax returns and timely pay payroll tax liabilities
Why firms should care about 'green accounting'
June 05, 2023
As more businesses embrace ESG standards, it's important to understand the concept and identify its implications for the accounting profession.
Some summer day camps, childcare options could qualify for tax credit
June 02, 2023
As summer break approaches for students, the Oregon Department of Revenue wants taxpayers to know that some childcare expenses, including day camps and childcare provided inside or outside your home, might qualify you for the Oregon working family household and dependent care (WFHDC) tax credit. Qualifying expenses don’t include summer school or tutoring, sports camps, and overnight camps.
Test
May 31, 2023
Testing news articles
Failure to file claim via certified mail was a bad idea
May 30, 2023
This week's topics: ;Tax Court finds they have no authority to review the IRS notice for certification of seriously delinquent tax debt to State Department ;IRS publishes warning signs for employers to use to identify ERC scams ;Fourth Circuit finds that Section 7502 fully supplants common law mailbox rule for filing documents