Denmark targets deep cuts to ease planet’s heaviest tax burden

Denmark’s government proposed a broad range of tax cuts that will hit all income groups, make it cheaper to save toward retirement and reduce levies on cars.


Parsing the future of tax reform: ‘A world of unknowns’

Tax experts examine Republicans’ Joint Statement for clues to possible changes.


Tax Strategy: Tax reform crawls forward

The framework issued by the ‘Big Six’ is thin on specifics.


Does failure to file constitute obstruction?

A case heading to the high court this fall will help determine how vague prosecutors can be in tax cases.


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Innovative ways to create team spirit


IRS signs contract to track bitcoin transactions

The Internal Revenue Service has signed a contract with a company called Chainalysis that offers software for analyzing and tracking bitcoin transactions.


IRS offers Hurricane Harvey victims filing relief

Hurricane Harvey victims in parts of Texas have until Jan. 31 to file certain individual and business tax returns and make certain tax payments, the IRS said Monday.


IRS plans to revive FAFSA student loan tool on October 1

The Internal Revenue Service will be bringing back its IRS Data Retrieval Tool on October 1 for people applying for federal student aid.


CEO confidence in technology is on the rise

More chief execs are automating back-office accounting functions, freeing finance professionals to become strategic advisors.


FASB releases hedge accounting standard

The Financial Accounting Standards Board has released its long-awaited hedging standard, the final component of its financial instruments convergence project with the International Accounting Standards Board.