Trump's 15% corporate tax seen as 'gambit' as he unveils plan

President Donald Trump’s expected call to slash the corporate tax rate to 15 percent—a number that many economists say would boost the deficit so much that the cut would be short-lived—may be less about policy and more about deal-making.


In the blogs: VATs all, folks!

Tax breaks for the profitable; how long to keep tax docs; unenrolled preparers; analytical procedures for auditors; other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.


IRS reports last-minute surge in tax filings

The Internal Revenue Service said Tuesday it received 135.6 million returns this tax season after a late burst of tax filings in the final week.


Tips to help your business clients generate more cash

Once a client sees how your strategic or business advice will help them make money, they are more willing to part with their hard-earned dollars for a new engagement.


AICPA sees dip in Americans’ financial satisfaction

Interest rate increases and inflation fears are causing a slight decline in the American Institute of CPAs’ Personal Financial Satisfaction Index in the first quarter of the year, despite positive news in the stock market and promises of tax reform.


Trump aides set to talk tax plan with top Republicans

The president will call for cutting taxes for individuals and lowering the corporate rate to 15 percent after briefing GOP leaders.


SEC registrant number continues to decline

The number of public companies filing their financial statements with the Securities and Exchange Commission has shrunk dramatically in recent decades, according to a new report.


IFRS Foundation plans for 2017 and beyond

The IFRS Foundation, the group that oversees the International Accounting Standards Board and its work on International Financial Reporting Standards, issued its annual report for 2016 on Tuesday, with a look ahead at where global standards are expected to go this year.


Trump trade at moment of truth as presidential tax program looms

Traders fixated are about to get an idea of how far the president will go to stimulate the economy, after months speculating over the timing and size of his tax plan.


Picking the right tax break for dependent care

There are two different programs to help taxpayers with the cost, and more may be on the way.