The times have changed dramatically for CPAs. No longer are there only purely traditional CPA firms providing accounting, attestation, and tax services. The major firms…
The Lawyer's duty is first of all to his client, and that duty frequently compels him to avail himself of technicalities and other means of…
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) was enacted on December 22, 2017. Among other things, the TCJA amended Internal Revenue Code (IRC)…
On July 1, 2019, President Trump signed into law the Taxpayer First Act of 2019 (TFA), enacting changes to the IRS's organizational structure, customer service,…
Government contracting is big business. More than 4 million contractors serve the U.S. government, and they collectively receive more than $500 billion per year. While…
New Litigation and Regulatory Risks
A Panel Discussion
About the Panelists The panel featured Mark A. Adler, JD, acting director and chief trial counsel in the division of enforcement and investigations at the…
The Lawyer's duty is first of all to his client, and that duty frequently compels him to avail himself of technicalities and other means of…
Paid Family Leave Expands in New York
Common Questions about the New Law
Big changes arrived for New Yorkers on January 1, 2018, when the New York Paid Family Leave (NYPFL) benefit went into effect. Called one of…
Connecticut Legislative Update
Personal, Corporate, and Estate and Gift Tax Changes
CPAs need to be aware of recent legislative developments at the state level in order to properly advise taxpayers doing business in multiple jurisdictions. After…
The New Jersey estate tax exemption for 2016 stood at $675,000, and it increased to $2 million in 2017. Both exemption amounts are well below…
ICYMI | United States v. Adlman
Defining the Scope of the Kovel Privilege and Work Product Doctrine
Although the attorney-client privilege has long been recognized under common law, there is no corresponding taxpayer-accountant privilege [other than a limited privilege for “tax advice”…
How a Tax Bill Becomes a Law, 1986 vs. 2017
An Historical Perspective on the Passage of TRA ’86
Editor's Note: The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the most significant overhaul of the federal tax system since the Tax Reform Act of 1986 (TRA…