QR codes added to IRS balance-due notices

The technology is aimed at helping taxpayers navigate the agency’s website.

QR codes added to IRS balance-due notices


PCAOB board member blasts agenda change

J. Robert Brown criticized recent moves by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board to strip down its research and standard-setting agendas without proper consultation.

PCAOB board member blasts agenda change


Crowe and BKD release year-end tax-planning guides amid coronavirus and election

Accounting firms Crowe LLP and BKD LLP released year-end tax-planning guides Wednesday, during a time of great uncertainty over future tax changes in the midst of the novel coronavirus pandemic and the upcoming election.

Crowe and BKD release year-end tax-planning guides amid coronavirus and election


Social Security benefits going up 1.3% in 2021

The COLA increase will provide some relief next January to 64 million Social Security beneficiaries and 8 million SSI recipients during the coronavirus pandemic.

Social Security benefits going up 1.3% in 2021


Trump vs. Biden: Whose tax plan makes for good tax law?

This article looks at a few key components of the presidential nominees’ tax positions.

Trump vs. Biden: Whose tax plan makes for good tax law?


Trump asks Supreme Court to block N.Y. subpoena for taxes

President Donald Trump has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to block a federal appeals court decision that would permit the district attorney in Manhattan to get his tax filings and other financial records as part of a criminal investigation.

Trump asks Supreme Court to block N.Y. subpoena for taxes


States see $31B of taxes disappear due to COVID recession

Revenue dropped 6 percent as the pandemic triggered economic shutdowns across the country, according to data from 44 states compiled by the Urban Institute.

States see B of taxes disappear due to COVID recession


COVID-19 calls for dynamic diligence and disclosure in financial reporting

The coronavirus pandemic has introduced a number of new areas that companies need to address.

COVID-19 calls for dynamic diligence and disclosure in financial reporting


Tech news: With rebrand, Corvee aims to help firms go advisory

Cybersecurity audit software maker gets seed funding, online tax research tool available for individual tax topics, and more.

Tech news: With rebrand, Corvee aims to help firms go advisory


As firm offices reopen, doctor gives 5 tips for COVID-19 safety

Coffee pots are more dangerous than office bathrooms, and gloves aren’t recommended.

As firm offices reopen, doctor gives 5 tips for COVID-19 safety