IRS Publication on Alternate Tip Reporting Program
Death & Tax Attributes
Recent Retirement Plan Developments of Significance
Industry Issue Focus Audit Approach
Tax Provisions in Emergency War Funding Bill
Federal Workers and Retirees Owe Billions in Unpaid Taxes
Tax Freedom Day
New China Tax Law
What To Do If You Receive an IRS Notice
IRS Grants Additional Time Because of Storm
Time’s Up!!!
IRS Loses Taxpayer Data
IRS vs. Completed Contract Method
State Filing Deadline for Individual Returns
IRS Posts Overlooked Tax Benefits
Latest Edition of the BKD Advisor
Section 409A Final Regulations Coming Soon
IRS Releases List of Frivolous Tax Positions
Deductions for Noncash Donations on Government’s Radar
Electronic Filing for Exempt Organizations
Some Basic Strategies to Reduce Estate Tax
Attention Policyholders of Demutualized Insurance Companies
IRS Report on Exempt Organizations Executive Compensation
IRS Dirty Dozen
Supreme Court Will Not Hear Two Tax Shelter Cases
More on Tax Provisions in Minimum Wage Bill
Variable Prepaid Forward Contracts: IRS Frowns on Share Lending Agreements
Guidelines for Reportable Transactions Penalty Relief
Senate Passes the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007
Many 1099s Will Be Delayed
Recent Additions to IRS Web Site
New Online Workshop for Tax Exempt Organizations
IRS Tax Tips for 2007
FASB Refuses to Delay FIN 48
Legislative Brief
How to Claim Extended Deductions on Outdated 2006 IRS Forms
IRS Issues Updated Optional Sales Tax Tables
IRS Statistics Show Big Increase in Taxpayers Subject to AMT
Beware the Foreign Bank Account Reporting Requirements—and Penalties
Congress Passes the Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006
Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
IRS Posts Fact Sheet on Depreciation
Latest BKD Newsletters Available
New Formula for Calculating Telephone Tax Refunds
Still Missing Your Refund?
Will Congress Pass a Tax Extenders Bill in December?
IRS Has Lost 478 Laptop Computers Since 2002
Business Expense Reimbursements Must Be Accountable
2006 Form 1040 Posted to IRS Web Site
2007 Pension Plan Amounts Released
Standard Mileage Rate for 2007
IRS Attacks Private Annuities in Proposed Regulations
Social Security Administration Changes Rules for Obtaining Social Security Cards
Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Deadline Extended
New IRS Tool Allows Lenders to Quickly Check Tax Information
IRS Issues Updated Simplified Per Diem Rates
Lawmakers Present Various Tax Proposals to Ways & Means Committee
If You Have a Buy-Sell Agreement, Read This
Toyota Hybrid Credit to be Reduced After September
IRS Prepares to Pay Up on Old Telephone Excise Tax Claims
Installment Agreements Will be Available Online
IRS Wants Law Requiring Credit Card Companies to Report Customers’ Business Income
IRS Announces Telephone Excise Tax Standard Refund Amounts
New Saga: Court Ruling Raises Constitutionality Arguments
New IRS Form for Depositing Refunds Into Multiple Accounts
Senate Leader Calls for Investigation of Certain Farm Operations
2006/2007 Priority Guidance Plan
New IRS Publication on Roth 401(k) Plan Accounts
Pension Act Includes Charitable Donation & COLI Reforms
IRS Auditing 5,000 Additional S Corporations
Pension Reform Act Passed
Congress Passes Bill to Block State Taxation of Retirement Payments Paid to Nonresident Partners
BKD’s Summary of Most Recent Tax Act
New GAAP Financial Statement Requirements for Uncertain Tax Positions
Use Federal Minimum Wage to Calculate FICA Tip Credit
New Disclosure Rules & Excise Tax for Exempt Entities Involved in Certain Transactions
Rising Interest Rates Affect Gift/Estate Planning
More Employers Required to File Information Returns Electronically
Legislative Update
Disaster Leave-sharing Plans
Always Double-check IRS Interest & Penalty Calculations
IRS Study & Fact Sheet Show Small Businesses Back on IRS’ Radar
IRS Errantly Rejected Certain Extension Requests
IRS Training Manual on Fringe Benefits
S Corporation Shareholders Take Note: IRS Issues Unfavorable Guidance on Health Insurance Premiums
IRS Gives Up on Telephone Excise Tax
IRS Expands Direct Deposit Options
HERO Act Makes Nontaxable Combat Pay Compensation for IRA Purposes
Final Regulations Issued on Section 199 Deduction
IRS Crackdown on Credit Counseling Agencies
Appealing IRS Examinations
Voluntary Correction Program Updated
Highlights of the Tax Increase Prevention & Reconciliation Act
New Schedule M-3 Will Increase Compliance Costs of Large & Mid-sized S Corporations & Partnerships
New PCAOB Rules on Tax Services for SEC Companies
IRS Issues Sample Plan Amendment for Roth 401(k) Plans
Good News for Self-employed Notaries Public
Direct Deposit Option Can Accelerate Cash Basis Income
IRS Seeks PayPal Information
Partial Home Sale Exclusion Possible
What to Do if You Can’t Pay Your Tax Bill by April 17
Avoid Hobby Loss Limitations
Watch Out for Phishing Scams
IRS Releases 2005 Audit Statistics
IRS to Begin Outsourcing of Debt Collection this Summer
Employers with SIMPLE IRAs to Receive IRS letters
Outsourcing Payroll? Know Your Responsibilities
Political Intervention by Tax-exempt Organizations
Guidance to Home Builders on New Energy Credit
Guidance for Homeowners on New Energy Credits
Mold Removal May be Currently Deductible
New IRS Ruling Allows Gift Tax Break for Tuition Prepayments
IRS Corporation Examination Approach Evolving
Medical Reimbursements Paid to Spouse-Employee Can be Deductible to the Business & Excluded From Spouse’s Income
IRS to Focus on Exempt Hospitals in 2006
IRS Announces “Dirty Dozen” Tax Scams for 2006
Personal Exemption Phase-out Reduced for 2006
IRS Releases 2006 Rates for Valuing Personal Use of an Employer-Provided Vehicle
Court Rules “Timely Filing Requirement” Regulations Invalid
New Simplified Payroll Reporting for Small Employers
New Nonbusiness Energy Credit for 2006
IRS Clarifies Substitute Statements may be Attached to Schedule D
IRS Fact Sheet Explains Tax Breaks for Hurricane Victims Under New Law
Regulations Explain Roth IRA Option for 401(k) Plans
Tips for Reconstructing Records Destroyed in a Disaster
IRS Warns of Questionable Deductions for Donated Vehicles
IRS to Raise User Fees in 2006
Transitional Relief for Plan Amendments
Early Retirement Payments to Tenured Faculty
Church & Nonchurch Political Intervention Cases
Big Nondisclosure Penalties
Deferred Compensation Reporting & Withholding Delayed Until 2006
Interest Rates Unchanged for First Quarter of 2006
IRS Reduces Standard Mileage Rates for 2006
IRS Issues 2006 Withholding Tables & Circular E
Guidance on S Corporation Family Shareholder Election
IRS Warns of Tax Refund email Scam
Paying Royalties Instead of Wages
2005 IRS Information Returns Requirements Updated
New Bankruptcy Law Changes Debtors' Tax-filing Responsibilities
New Computation Rules for Nonresident Alien Wage Withholding
Electronic Filing Waivers for Corporations & Exempt Organizations
December Applicable Rates
List of Vehicles Eligible for the Clean-fuel Deduction
New for 2005 Returns: Six-month Automatic Extensions
IRS Abusive Transaction Settlement Program
Certain Tax Provisions Expire After 2005
Low-income Housing Credit Filing Requirements Relaxed
Tax Filing & Payment Deadlines Extended for Hurricane Wilma Victims
IRS Reports $73 Million in Unclaimed Refunds
2005 is the Last Year to Deduct General Sales & Use Taxes
Prepare Now to Claim the New Production Deduction
Collection of Telecommunications Excise Tax Must Continue
2006 Pension Plan Limitations
2006 Social Security Contribution & Benefit Base
Nanny Tax Threshold Increases to $1,500 in 2006
New Energy Tax Breaks
How Not to Structure a Family Limited Partnership (FLP)
Open Assessment Period for Some Responsible Persons
Updated Travel Per-diem Rates
IRS Warns of Scams Relating to Hurricane Katrina
Leave Donation Program Offers Favorable Tax Treatment to Benefit Hurricane Katrina Victims:
Larger Businesses Face E-filing Requirements
Valuing Employee Flights on Company Aircraft
IRS Grants Relief for Taxpayers Affected by Hurricane Rita