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IRS withdraws proposed guidance on corporate spinoff transactions
The IRS has withdrawn its proposed regulations affecting corporate spinoff transactions in response to comments that criticized the proposed guidance.
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FASB refines derivative accounting guidance
FASB recently issued an Accounting Standards Update that aims to address stakeholder concerns about the application of derivative accounting.
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IRS trims PTIN fee as renewal season approaches
The IRS on Monday, Sept. 29, issued interim final regulations and proposed regulations that reduce the fee to apply for or renew a PTIN to $10 from $11.
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Data report: US consumer spending continues to rise
U.S. personal spending rose at a solid clip in August for a third month, suggesting consumers continued to power the economy despite elevated inflation.
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IRS releases government shutdown contingency plan
The IRS released its 2026 Lapsed Appropriations Contingency Plan in the event of a government shutdown.
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Redesigned NASBA tool helps CPAs track mobility changes
NASBA has redesigned its CPAMobility.org website to provide CPAs with a continuously updated database offering detailed guidance on practice mobility.
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IRS maintains per diem rates for 2025
In its list of high-cost and low-cost localities, the IRS kept per diem rates for travel, meals and incidental expenses unchanged for the new annual period starting Wednesday, Oct. 1.
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FASB amends guidance on accounting for internal-use software costs
FASB recently issued an Accounting Standards Update (ASU) that amends its guidance on accounting for internal-use software costs.
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AICPA urges IRS to modernize estate and trust forms
In a letter to the IRS, the AICPA recommended the modernization of several tax forms used by estates and trusts.
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IRS issues guidance on mandatory e-payments
The IRS and Treasury will phase out paper tax refund checks for individuals beginning Tuesday, Sept. 30.