Accounting Today

JULY 24, 2025

EDT 6 Min Read Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email The not-so-great outdoors; spear itself; pain and gain; and other highlights of recent tax cases. Sole owner of Zion Outfitter, an outdoor retailer in Springdale, Utah, he handled the company finances and provided CPAs with information and records to prepare tax forms to submit to the IRS.

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TaxConnex

MAY 22, 2025

Sales tax rules on clothing are some of the most complex nationwide, as a patchwork of states offer complete exemptions, no exemptions and everything in-between for specific types of clothing. Says New Jersey , Sales of articles of clothing and footwear for human use are exempt from New Jersey Sales Tax. One size sure doesnt fit all.

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Accounting Today

JUNE 13, 2025

TaxPlanIQ adds new features Pavel Bolotov/pashabo - stock.adobe.com Tax planning solutions provider TaxPlanIQ rolled out several new features. Instead launches tax reports feature Valery Kachaev Tax management platform Instead launched an AI-driven tax reports feature. All rights reserved.

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CPA Practice

JUNE 30, 2025

From tax prep to asset management, invoicing and portals, and auditing to remote CFO functions, the services the accounting and tax pros provide are dependent on the technologies they use. The awards highlight the most useful technology for firms and clients.

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CPA Practice

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Top 50 accounting firm BerryDunn has merged with Connecticut-based accounting, tax, and advisory firm Burzenski & Co., Founded in 1974, Portland, ME-based BerryDunn provides assurance, tax, and consulting services to businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies throughout the U.S. effective Dec. and its territories.

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Accounting Today

JUNE 10, 2025

Plante Moran merges in Tonneson Plante Moran, a Top 25 Firm based in Southfield, Michigan, has added Tonneson + Co, a firm based in Wakefield, Massachusetts, expanding its footprint on the East Coast to the Boston area, effective July 1. All rights reserved. Steven Sewald & Co.

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Going Concern

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The public deserves to know its tax dollars are being spent as intended — and that requires strong government finance teams and experienced auditors.” But accountants who do government work face unique challenges that require more specialized solutions. Al Pacino has put out a memoir.

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Accounting Today

JUNE 26, 2025

EDT 5 Min Read Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Another Naughty list; a couple of sharks; Miami vice; and other highlights of recent tax cases. Massachusetts: Enrolled Agent Christine K. San Jose, California: Execs Lalo Valdez and Matthew Olson have pleaded guilty to not paying over employment taxes to the IRS. Washington, D.C.:

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Accounting Today

AUGUST 1, 2025

Withums perspective complements our existing expertise, offering more expansive solutions in technology, automation, cyber and information security services, as well as enhanced tax and international service capabilities." All rights reserved. Get paid for each client you refer with Intuits new program!

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Accounting Today

AUGUST 1, 2025

FLORIDA Jennifer Gizzi and Michael Eisenberg were admitted as partners in the tax practice at Templeton & Co., MASSACHUSETTS Rebecca Palma, manager in the audit department, and Tiago Gomes, senior staff accountant, at Gray, Gray & Gray, Canton, were elected to the Bentley University Emerging Leaders Advisory Board. in Albania.

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Accounting Today

AUGUST 8, 2025

FLORIDA Matt Crockett Matt Crockett, executive director in the tax practice at EY, Tampa, was selected to join the Leadership Tampa cohort at the Tampa Bay Chamber. MASSACHUSETTS The Massachusetts Society of CPAs hosted the Accounting Careers Exploratory Leadership Program July 22–25 at Suffolk University. All rights reserved.

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Accounting Today

JUNE 27, 2025

CALIFORNIA Evan Staggs Evan Staggs was hired as a partner in the tax practice at Weaver, Woodland Hills. He became instrumental in the field of taxation, with a specific focus on state and local taxes. All rights reserved. IDAHO Heath Alloway was hired as a growth partner at Sorren, Meridian. and became an ICPAS member in 1974.

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CPA Practice

JUNE 12, 2025

Cellsense (Somerville, Massachusetts): Transforms algae and cellulose into compostable beads to offer a sustainable alternative to microplastics used in design and cosmetic industries. CPA Practice Advisor has products that deliver powerful content to you in a variety of forms including online, email and social media.

Technology

Going Concern

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

An auditor’s objectivity, both real and perceived, is critical to the business of accounting firms, which typically also have consulting and tax operations. He succeeds Chris Martin, who has taken on a leadership role within the firm’s tax practice, the firm announced. That Worries Some Regulators. 22 (TIGTA Rep’t No.

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CPA Practice

AUGUST 4, 2025

OBannon The Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants (MassCPAs) recently hosted the Accounting Careers Exploratory (ACE) Leadership Program from July 22–25. Leave a Reply Cancel reply Δ CPA Practice Advisor is the definitive technology and practice management resource for accounting and tax professionals.

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Going Concern

JULY 18, 2025

Here in Massachusetts, the collapse last year of Steward Health Care has been widely blamed on its ties to PE. These are hand-picked tax, audit, and accounting professionals with all kinds of experience sure to meet your needs. A former auctioneer and real estate broker, Long has no background in tax administration.

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Insightful Accountant

AUGUST 1, 2025

* Expand This week, our Top ProAdvisor profile focuses on Lori Swartz of Siegel Solutions of Dedham, Massachusetts. Discover exclusive insights and resources! Siegel Solutions is a multi-skilled team of bookkeeping, accounting and accounting software experts.

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Accounting Today

AUGUST 6, 2025

Its a pretty big deal," said Deloitte tax leader Rob Massey. The GENIUS Act encompasses a lot of the regulatory questions, but it doesnt address tax. It just emphasizes the fact that — with the passage of the Act and enabling of regulated stablecoins — for tax purposes, its property. All rights reserved. We have private issuers.

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Accounting Today

JUNE 6, 2025

The professional and business services sector lost 18,000 jobs in May, but added 3,100 in accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services. The top Democrat on the Houses tax-writing committee pointed to the revisions. All rights reserved. Average hourly earnings increased 15 cents, or 0.4%, to $36.24

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CPA Practice

AUGUST 1, 2025

via TNS) The Internal Revenue Service is poised to discontinue its Direct File program, which allows millions of Americans to file their taxes for free, drawing criticism from some Democrats. During a tax summit on July 28, IRS Commissioner Billy Long said the cost-free service is “gone,” according to Bloomberg Tax.

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Withum

JANUARY 17, 2025

Adams was notified of his election earlier than Washington since he lived in Braintree, Massachusetts, which is closer to New York than Virginia, Washingtons home state. He, therefore, had a shorter trip to New York, arriving on April 16, 1789, after leaving Massachusetts on April 13, 1789.

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CPA Practice

JULY 9, 2025

Cellsense (Somerville, Massachusetts): Transforms algae and cellulose into compostable beads to offer a sustainable alternative to microplastics used in design and cosmetic industries. Leave a Reply Cancel reply Δ CPA Practice Advisor is the definitive technology and practice management resource for accounting and tax professionals.

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Withum

JULY 16, 2025

The bill includes a variety of tax items that will impact auto dealer business taxes, personal income taxes and estate and gift taxation. Business Tax Provisions Section 168(k) “Bonus” Depreciation The bill permanently extends 100% bonus depreciation for qualified property acquired after January 19, 2025.

Rhode Island

CPA Practice

OCTOBER 22, 2024

In this white paper, we break down the key federal payroll laws, explore important compliance insights, highlight the role of technology, and provide practical tips for maintaining compliance. federal payroll compliance is an ongoing process that requires vigilance and dedication.

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Accounting Today

JULY 22, 2025

EDT 1 Min Read Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Donald Trump Bonnie Cash/Bloomberg President Donald Trump said he is considering a proposal to end capital gains taxes on home sales in a bid to boost the housing market. But we are thinking about no tax on capital gains on houses." All rights reserved.

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TaxConnex

JANUARY 26, 2021

Massachusetts has joined the ranks of states that have provisions for accelerated remittance of sales tax. This accelerated remittance timeline won’t apply to businesses with less than $150,000 in sales tax in the preceding calendar year.). Sales tax continues to become more complicated, but you have someone who can help.

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TaxConnex

AUGUST 15, 2024

General tax laws are strange. Maybe sales tax laws make more sense? In Florida, you can get a tax break for displaying a cow on your property. You can get a big tax break in New Mexico if you just live to 100. Louisiana lets small private aircrafts soar tax-free, and Connecticut extends that to bigger planes.

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TaxConnex

AUGUST 30, 2022

Many tech companies consider themselves a service provider exempt from sales and use tax. But the 2018 Wayfair decision expanded the definition of nexus and and more of these businesses are now subject to sales and use tax collection, including on one of their product staples: apps. What about the sales tax?

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TaxConnex

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

There’s always something changing in the world of tax, especially sales tax. State sales tax revenues and their local portions are reported up from Auburn, N.Y., Many other states are finding more late-2021 sales tax revenue to funnel toward local governments. billion in sales taxes for December, $101.9

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TaxConnex

DECEMBER 28, 2023

The new year will no doubt be another active one in sales tax. Weaker state revenue The kind of year it’s going to be for state coffers could greatly influence such future sales tax trends as new levies, tougher nexus thresholds and intensifying audits. Overall, state tax revenues dropped 5.3%. If so, watch out for 2024.

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CPA Practice

AUGUST 13, 2024

By Chris Van Buskirk Boston Herald (TNS) Massachusetts’ voter-approved “millionaires tax” delivered roughly $2.2 Advocates were experiencing a “short-term sugar high” on Friday, said Paul Craney, a spokesman for the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance, which was part of a group opposed to the surtax in 2022.

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TaxConnex

JUNE 9, 2022

What’s new in May for state sales and use taxes. There’s always something changing in the world of tax, especially sales tax. Exempting groceries from sales tax as American families struggle with inflation and other economic woes is politically tempting. million in taxes a year on the sale of groceries.

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TaxConnex

APRIL 9, 2024

For purposes of incurring sales tax in any state, that essentially translates into “sometimes.” In other instances, vitamins and supplements aren’t taxed at all. How do you handle sales tax liability if you sell vitamins, dietary supplements or other items in this nebulous category? And we don’t mean “sometimes.”

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TaxConnex

JULY 8, 2021

Many states use sales tax holidays to waive or reduce sales tax on various items. Location, location, location is the rule when it comes to sales tax holidays. The holidays may only cover state sales tax but not local sales taxes, as in South Carolina (which, like other states, has no price cap on eligible items).

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TaxConnex

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

You won’t find too many more confusing sales tax scenarios than the one involving dietary supplements. For purposes of sales tax, sometimes supplements and vitamins are considered drugs (prescription or not), sometimes groceries or food, sometimes tangible personal property – and sometimes not. Sales tax isn’t getting any easier.

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TaxConnex

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Clubs and dues have been around for decades, but the rise of certain memberships – and the ability to sell them over the internet – have also raised the question of whether memberships incur sales tax. Health and fitness club In some states membership in one of these creates a sales tax obligation; in others it doesn’t.

South Carolina

CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

By Lance Reynolds Boston Herald (TNS) Two Patriots defensive linemen say they are not fans of Massachusetts’ “millionaires tax,” siding with former head coach Bill Belichick that players prefer states without income taxes. When I got here they got that extra 4% millionaires tax out here, too,” White told Godchaux.

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