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Alert: IRS Commissioner Reaffirms Focus on Transfer Pricing Cases
Corporations saw their tax rates significantly decrease in the 2018 tax year—and the IRS is scrutinizing transfer pricing to mitigate the effects on its tax revenues. Read on for more details.
HRSA Publishes 340B Program Ceiling Prices
The Health Resources & Services Administration recently posted 340B Drug Pricing Program ceiling prices to help covered entities identify the maximum prices pharmaceutical companies can charge for 340B Program drugs. Read on for details.
FASB Rejects Regional Bank CECL Proposal
FASB recently rejected a proposal developed by regional banks and first discussed at the January 2019 CECL roundtable.
IRS Provides Disaster Relief Due to Midwest Floods
FEMA recently announced major disaster declarations for Nebraska and Iowa due to severe storms, wind and flooding, and the IRS has provided tax relief for qualified taxpayers in certain counties. Read on for more details.
Illinois Tax Reform & the Dubious Subgroup Schedule
As of January 1, 2017, the Illinois Department of Revenue eliminated the noncombination rule, affecting filing requirements for unitary business groups containing entities that are required to use special apportionment. Read on for more details on…
CMS Opens BPCI Advanced Model's Second Cycle for Applications
CMS recently announced its intent to open the application period for Model Year 3 of the Bundled Payments for Care Improvement Advanced Model. Read on for more details.
Missouri Medicaid Is Enforcing Provider Revalidations
Missouri Medicaid is requiring health care providers to revalidate enrollment information every five years. Read on for details on how to access and complete the required revalidation.
$2.7 Billion Grant Opportunities – Transportation/Ground/Marine Equipment from Volkswagen Settlement
In June 2016, the U.S. Department of Justice issued a partial consent decree settling claims against Volkswagen AG, resulting in $2.7 billion that’s been set aside for certain transportation-related projects that reduce nitrogen oxide emissions from…
State Incentive Programs & E-Verify Update
E-Verify, the system used to confirm an employee’s work eligibility in the U.S., is back online—and employers should consider registering employees hired during the furlough sooner rather than later. Read on for more details.
2018 SALT Developments for Insurers
State and local tax (SALT) developments in 2018 for insurers included minor changes to insurance fees, credit provisions and the regulation of unauthorized insurance, among others. Read on for a full summary of 2018 SALT highlights.
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Simply Tax Podcast
Simply Tax cuts through the static of the tax world and doesn’t waste your time by needlessly tossing around 10-dollar terms and citing code sections. Host Damien Martin has a knack for boiling down complex issues for business professionals who need a trusted advisor to help strengthen their tax mind.
Tax Reform Resource Center
BKD’s tax professionals will continually provide up-to-date information on industry-specific tax reform.
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