Michael Cohn, editor-in-chief of AccountingToday.com, has been covering business and technology for a variety of publications since 1985. Prior to joining Accounting Today and WebCPA, he worked for Red Herring, Internet World, Beyond Computing, Accounting Technology and PC Magazine, and freelanced for a variety of other business publications. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with a BA in English, he studied accounting at the Wharton School of Business, and currently lives in New York City.
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Fifteen states are reducing either individual or corporate income taxes this year, with some states trimming both individual and corporate taxes, among 34 states starting the year with significant tax changes.
By Michael CohnJanuary 3 -
The Internal Revenue Service has updated its frequently asked questions to offer more guidance on what kinds of components can be used in electric vehicles to qualify for tax credits.
By Michael CohnDecember 27 -
The Internal Revenue Service is continuing to combat scammers and promoters encouraging businesses to file claims for the tax credit.
By Michael CohnDecember 6 -
The Internal Revenue Service's Criminal Investigation unit identified $37.1 billion in tax and financial crimes in fiscal year 2023, exceeding the previous year.
By Michael CohnDecember 4 -
The Top 100 Firm is teaming up with a financial planning and RIA firm in a new joint venture.
By Michael CohnNovember 30 -
A short window won't necessarily stop lawmakers from proposing or introducing new legislation, though — if only to position themselves ahead of next November's election.
By Michael CohnNovember 27 -
The service will postpone the lower threshold, but will phase in a threshold of $5,000 for tax year 2024.
By Michael CohnNovember 21 -
The Treasury and the IRS issued laid out possible regs to update the investment tax credit rules to encompass various forms of renewable energy.
By Michael CohnNovember 20 -
The ultra-wealthy are using DAFs and private foundations to avoid taxes and exert influence, at the expense of ordinary taxpayers.
By Michael CohnNovember 16 -
Thanks to the lower threshold, the service expects to receive about 44 million 1099-Ks in 2024, up from about 14 million.
By Michael CohnNovember 16