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A Journey Through Subchapter S / A Review of The Not So Obvious & The Many Traps That Exist For The Unwary: Part XI – A...

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In this Part XI of my multi-part series on some of the not-so-obvious aspects of S corporations, I explore a topic that should be obvious but which appears to be ignored by many taxpayers and their tax advisers – accurate...more

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IRS Use of AI Can Close Tax GAP

On 10/12/23, the IRS announced new tax gap projections for tax years 2020 and 2021 showing the projected gross tax gap increased to $688 billion in tax year 2021, a rise of more than $192 billion from the prior estimates for...more

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IRS’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Has Room for Improvement

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The IRS Independent Office of Appeals has renewed its focus on alternative dispute resolution (ADR). In this article, V&E counsel Stephen Josey examines the ADR program and dives into how the agency can tweak its mediation...more

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Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – June 2024 #4

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Construction Industry Wage-and-Hour Issues: 6 Tips for Laying a Foundation of Compliance - The construction industry feeds a significant part of the U.S. economy, providing millions of short- and long-term jobs across the...more

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A Brief Overview of the Federal Rulemaking Process in the United States

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Since the enactment of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (the “IRA”) in the United States, the Department of the Treasury (“Treasury”) and the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) have issued notices of proposed regulations...more

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Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – February 2024

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Focus on SBA’s SBIC Program, Part 3: Demystifying the Intricacies of the SBIC Application Process - The Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) program is emerging as a powerful financial tool for small business...more

Foodman CPAs & Advisors

La Brecha Fiscal Aumentó A $688 Mil Millones En El Año Fiscal 2021

El 12/10/23 se anunciaron nuevas proyecciones de la brecha fiscal para los años fiscales 2020 y 2021 que muestran que la brecha fiscal bruta proyectada aumentó a $688 mil millones en el año fiscal 2021, un aumento de más de...more

Foodman CPAs & Advisors

The Tax Gap Increased To $688 Billion In Tax Year 2021

On 10/12/23 announced new tax gap projections for tax years 2020 and 2021 showing the projected gross tax gap increased to $688 billion in tax year 2021, a rise of more than $192 billion from the prior estimates for tax years...more

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Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – November 2023 #4

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Small Business Administration (SBA) Press Release: SBA Announces Biden-Harris Administration’s Progress in Small Business Lending with End-of-Year Capital Program Numbers - On November 21, Small Business Administrator...more

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Fixing a Hole: IRS to Use AI and IRA Funds to Bolster Tax Enforcement

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The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), enacted in August 2022, appropriated billions of dollars in additional funding to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The IRS has begun allocating funds, including investing in artificial...more

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Congress to Examine Political Activities of Nonprofits

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The US Congress has announced it will be conducting hearings on whether tax-exempt entities are abiding by existing laws that regulate the amount of partisan activity they may engage in — and whether foreign money is being...more

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GAO Highlights Underreporting, Underpayment And Non-Filing Of Taxes

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) is known as the U.S. “congressional watchdog,”. GAO is an independent, non-partisan agency that works for Congress by examining how taxpayer dollars are spent and provides...more

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OFCCP Week In Review - December 2022 #3

Wednesday, November 16, 2022: USDOL ALJ Approved Consent Decree in Long-Running OFCCP Action Against Convergys - In July, Secretary Walsh Intervened to Order Contractor’s Compliance with Document Demands - U.S. Department...more

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New IRS Technical Guide Creates a Resource for 501(c)(6) Trade Associations

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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently published a new Technical Guide for tax-exempt 501(c)(6) trade associations, business leagues, chambers of commerce, real estate boards, and other organizations exempt from federal...more

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OFCCP Week In Review: May 2022 #2

The DE OFCCP Week in Review (WIR) is a simple, fast and direct summary of relevant happenings in the OFCCP regulatory environment, authored by experts John C. Fox, Candee Chambers and Jennifer Polcer. In today’s edition, they...more

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Call to Increase Transparency Of Opportunity Zone Program

From the date of its inception, the Opportunity Zone Program has been criticized for its lack of transparency and reporting requirements. The original version of the law included reporting requirements, but some of those...more

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GAO Report Indicates Tightening Regulations Coming on Crypto ATMs

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In a January 10 report titled, “Virtual Currencies: Additional Information Could Improve Federal Agency Efforts to Counter Human and Drug Trafficking,” the Government Accountability Office (GAO) identified virtual currency...more

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Is My Foreign Retirement Account Subject to IRS Information Return Reporting (FBAR, 3520, etc.)?

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United States citizens and residents[i] are subject to federal income tax on their worldwide income. For example, even if a United States citizen permanently relocates to a foreign country, he or she will generally continue...more

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GAO Report on Top Hat Plans Calls for Stricter Oversight by IRS and DOL

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In response to a request by U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (Oregon), Bernie Sanders (Vermont) and Patty Murray (Washington), the Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) earlier this year completed a study and published a report...more

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Washington Healthcare Update - June 2020 #4

This week in Washington: Trump administration again attempts to overturn ACA in Supreme Court, House considers legislation to shore up ACA and multiple hearings related to the COVID-19 pandemic....more

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Coronavirus: The Hill and the Headlines – COVID-19 D.C. Update – June 2020 # 18

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In Washington: The Treasury Department, working with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), mistakenly delivered more than a million stimulus payments worth about $1.4 billion to deceased people, according to a report...more

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GAO Calls for Stronger Oversight of Executive Retirement Plans Senator Sanders Introduces Legislation in Response

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The United States Government Accountability Office (the “GAO”) has made public its January 28, 2020, report to Congress on the oversight of executive retirement plans by the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) and the U.S....more

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Washington Healthcare Update - September 2019 #1

This week in Washington: Senate to markup the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; House to hold hearings on improving maternal health and the Administration's apparent...more

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Taxation & Representation - May 2019 #2

Tax Tidbit - Regulators have until June 22 to finalize guidance on the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (P.L.115-97). The 18-month mark since the legislation was signed into law is quickly approaching. The Treasury Department and...more

Foodman CPAs & Advisors

Is your Passport at Risk?

Certain US Taxpayers that have been identified by IRS with overdue tax bills maybe at risk of losing US passport privileges.  IRS has been trying to encourage US Taxpayers that are seriously behind on their taxes to pay what...more

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