2012 tax season ends quietly
The 2011 filing season ended quietly, apart from a few IRS reminders and last-minute tips issued just before the April 17 deadline. Practitioners generally agreed with the government’s assess...

GAO reports confusion over foreign account reporting under FATCA and FBAR
The U.S. government has been tightening its scrutiny of taxpayers who use foreign financial accounts to circumvent U.S. tax law. Last year the Treasury department imposed new requirements on taxpay...

IRS Commissioner reviews priorities/accomplishments; will step down in September
IRS Commissioner Shulman recently announced he plans to leave his position when his five-year term ends in September 2012. Speaking before the National Press Club this past April, ...

IRS eases up on local lodging deduction for employees
The IRS has issued proposed “reliance” regulations that allow an employee’s deduction for local lodging that is business-related. Although the proposed regulation...

IRS releases updated collection financial standards for ability-to-pay
The IRS has released its Collection Financial Standards for 2012. The Collection Financial Standards specify the amounts that taxpayers may claim as basic, necessary living expenses when they claim...

CO - Interlocutory review granted in conservation easement credit case
For corporate and personal income tax purposes, the Colorado Court of Appeals has granted the Colorado Department of Revenue's petition for interlocutory review in a case involving...