Taxes

The tax treatment of legal settlements and judgments depends on the claims, whether the case settles or goes to judgment, how checks and IRS Forms 1099 are issued and more. The same tax rules apply to settlements and judgments, but you have more flexibility to reduce taxes when a case settles. If you sue for

Every Friday night, my family celebrates cheese night. Okay, celebrate might be a strong word. But for the last few years, we’ve designated Fridays as cheese nights. At the end of a long week, it’s nice to put out a spread of fruits and vegetables, olives and pickles, bread, and, of course, cheese. While any

As part of the Inflation Reduction Act (“IRA”) passed in August of 2022, $391 billion of governmental funding was allocated to energy and climate initiatives. The ability to transfer (i.e. sell) clean energy credits was part of the new legislation and covered under IRC Section 6418. The intent of IRC Section 6418, was to increase

“What a difference a year makes!” That’s how National Taxpayer Advocate (NTA) Erin M. Collins kicked off the preface to her midyear report to Congress. That difference, Collins reported, was positive. She noted, “In submitting this report, I’m finally able to deliver some good news: The taxpayer experience vastly improved during the 2023 filing season.”

The United States does not have a carbon border tax. But legislation recently introduced by a bipartisan group of senators could very well put the country on track to implement one. If the United States were to implement a carbon border tax, it would need to know which kinds of industrial goods release the highest

The heirs of an estate can be liable to pay the estate or income taxes (and perhaps other obligations) of the estate. A recent court case involved the estate of the founder of Gulfstream, the aircraft manufacturer. The founder, Allen Paulson, died in 2000 with an estate valued at about $200 million that primarily was

Scott Peterson of Avalara discusses the South Dakota v. Wayfair decision, including how companies and states are faring five years later and what could be next with sales tax nexus. This transcript has been edited for length and clarity. David D. Stewart: Welcome to the podcast. I’m David Stewart, editor in chief of Tax Notes

Despite U.S. lawmakers’ eagerness to pass final judgment on the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act’s signature anti-base-eroding measures, it will be some time before the law’s legacy becomes clear. The Senate Finance Committee’s May 11 hearing, which the majority had planned to devote to the aggressive tax planning practices of U.S.-based pharmaceutical manufacturers, produced

Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin After months of speculation, Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, has been charged with tax and gun charges. According to court documents, he is expected to plead guilty to to two misdemeanor tax charges as part of a plea deal. In a letter filed

How a retired Pennsylvania couple changed the lives of hundreds of struggling residents of affluent Chester County by challenging inflated real estate tax assessments on their mobile homes. Chester County, Pennsylvania, with its rolling farmland and proximity to both Philadelphia and the corporate haven of Wilmington, has the highest median income (nearly $110,000) and percentage

The greatest soccer player in the world made a smart move choosing Florida, a state with no income tax. But his first goal is to clear U.S. immigration with a Spanish tax fraud conviction on his resume. On June 24, Philadelphia Union will take on Inter Miami at Subaru Park. Normally, a match-up between the

There have been many schemes to avoid paying taxes. The IRS has, for years, included these schemes and the related frivolous arguments as part of its Dirty Dozen list, reminding taxpayers “that time and again, these arguments have been thrown out of court.” The U.S. Tax Court recently heard yet another case focusing on such

Last month, the IRS got folks talking when it announced it was launching a pilot program for a free direct online tax-filing service. The announcement was part of a report to Congress offered in response to a mandate in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. IRS E-File System According to the report, the IRS has

As originally enacted, many Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provisions were set to expire, phase out, or otherwise change between 2017 and 2027 in ways that mostly increase taxes. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act mitigated some of these changes, while the American Rescue Plan Act and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) generally

The ongoing struggle between employers and employees over remote work continues. Some employers are threatening remote workers, while others are offering more in-office benefits. We’ll see how it all pans out, but our tight job market currently gives workers—at least college-educated ones—the upper hand over employers. The Washington Post recently reported how Google GOOG is

Robert Goulder of Tax Notes and Benjamin Alarie and Susan Massey, both of Blue J Legal, discuss the benefits and drawbacks of using generative AI models to assist with complicated tax questions and research. Robert Goulder: Hello and welcome to the latest edition of In the Pages. I’m Bob Goulder with Tax Notes. Today we’re

The ongoing struggle between employers and employees over remote work continues, with some employers threatening remote workers, while others offer more in-office benefits. We’ll see where it all comes out, but our tight job market currently gives workers—at least college-educated ones—the upper hand over employers. The Washington Post recently reported how Google GOOG is moving

Tax Notes reporter Alexander Rifaat discusses the tax implications of the recently passed debt ceiling bill and gentleman’s agreement over IRS funding. This transcript has been edited for length and clarity. David D. Stewart: Welcome to the podcast. I’m David Stewart, editor in chief of Tax Notes Today International. This week: take it to the

Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi died Monday at the age of 86. Berlusconi, who ultimately became a billionaire, wasn’t born into luxury. He grew up in Milan in a middle-class family, the son of a bank employee and housewife. He went on to study law at the University of Milan but made his mark

Plainly, the indictment of former President Donald Trump is not about taxes. There are no tax charges, and it does not appear that any of the documents in question had anything to do with taxes. The documents were allegedly a lot more important than that. So how, then, could there be any tax lessons here?