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Integrated Tax Lifecycle
The Tax Lifecycle is a continuous progression generally started with an enterprise’s annual income tax provision and continuing through the planning and forecasting phases. The process is tied to various regulatory deadlines and must be adhered to.Provision & Financial Statement Audit
At the close of every year and quarter, companies recognize income tax expense or benefit in accordance with FASB Accounting Standards Codification 740, Income Taxes (ASC 740). ASC 740 prescribes the methodology for the recognition, measurement and disclosure of income taxes.Extensions
Due to the time constraints endured during the compressed tax accounting close, enterprises generally extend their tax compliance obligations to afford additional time to file income tax returns.Estimated Tax Payments
Companies need to comply with various federal, state, local and country specific rules and regulations to remit estimated tax payments periodically throughout the tax year.Tax Compliance
Companies prepare and file their annual income tax returns following a set of jurisdiction-based complex rules and regulations which are subject to ongoing change.Budgeting & Forecasting
Due to the generally large cash outlays required during the tax year, tax obligations should be forecasted to ensure coordination with overall business operations.Tax Planning & Reporting
As one of the largest expenses on a company’s income statement, income tax planning is necessary to ensure obligations are met without sacrificing tax efficiency.Amended Tax Returns
Due to a multitude of factors, companies may be required to amend previously filed tax returns that may increase or decrease the amount of tax previously reported.Tax Authority Audits & Defense
Tax returns are subject to the scrutiny of the various taxing jurisdictions in which a company operates or may be deemed operating.Tax-News.com: Mauritius's FATCA Filing Deadline July 31
The Mauritius Revenue Authority on June 11, 2018, warned those financial institutions required to report information on the accounts of US persons under the US Financial Account Tax Compliance Act that declarations are required by July 31, 2018.
Tax-News.com: DeFazio Tables US Anti-Profit Shifting Bill
US congressman Peter DeFazio (D-OR) has introduced legislation designed to amend the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act so that incentives for US corporations to shift income and production overseas are reduced.
Tax-News.com: TCJA Encourages Firms To Shift Profits Offshore, Says ITEP
Aspects of the tax reform legislation in the United States continue to provide an incentive for companies to shift profits offshore by providing more favorable tax treatment to foreign income than domestic profits, the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy has said.
Tax-News.com: Canada Told To Sharpen Corporate Tax Competitiveness
The IMF has said that the recent changes to the US tax system could make Canada a less attractive destination for investment.
Tax-News.com: AICPA Urges IRS To Augment Virtual Currency Guidance
The American Institute of CPAs has urged the Internal Revenue Service to supplement its guidance on the tax treatment of virtual currency transactions with answers to a set of frequently asked questions.
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Tax-News.com: TCJA Encourages Firms To Shift Profits Offshore, Says ITEP
Aspects of the tax reform legislation in the United States continue to provide an incentive for companies to shift profits offshore by providing more favorable tax treatment to foreign income than domestic profits, the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy has said.
Tax-News.com: India To Expedite Resolution Of Tax Disputes In June
India's Central Board of Direct Taxation announced on June 7, 2018, that during the first two months of June tax officials have been tasked with resolving disputes with taxpayers.
Tax-News.com: Canada Told To Sharpen Corporate Tax Competitiveness
The IMF has said that the recent changes to the US tax system could make Canada a less attractive destination for investment.
Tax-News.com: Switzerland To Amend Anti-Money Laundering Law
The Swiss Government is consulting on proposed amendments to the Anti-Money Laundering Act.
Tax-News.com: Just Three Signatories For HMRC's Digital Marketplace VAT Pact
The UK tax agency, HM Revenue and Customs, has disclosed that just three online marketplaces have so far signed up to its voluntary agreement on supporting VAT compliance: Amazon, eBay, and Fruugo.
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FASB simplifies accounting for share-based payments to nonemployees
FASB released an Accounting Standards Update (ASU) designed to improve the financial reporting for share-based payments issued to nonemployees for goods or services.
SEC unveils goals for next 4 years
The three goals' aim is to help the commission improve its ability to react to and employ new technologies.
How to improve workflow to achieve operational excellence
Process improvements in three key areas can improve workflow and provide finance with more time for analysis and advisory duties.
AICPA report: Seniors increasingly targeted for investment fraud
Scams aiming to reach retirement accounts are becoming progressively more sophisticated.
Tony Hawk: Accountants help make dreams become reality
Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk credited his accountants with making his ventures successful and shared lessons he learned from being an entrepreneur.
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Disguised-sale partnership regs. withdrawn
The IRS announced that it was withdrawing temporary regulations on the treatment of partnership liabilities for disguised-sale purposes and proposing to reinstate the old rules.
AICPA advocates for IRS tax guidance priorities
The AICPA sent a letter to the IRS with recommendations for items of tax guidance that should be priorities for the Service to issue from July 1, 2018, to June 30, 2019.
Draft 2019 Form W-4 and instructions posted
The IRS released a draft Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate, and its instructions, for individual taxpayers to use to determine their income tax withholding for 2019.
Sec. 965 transition tax penalty relief issued
The IRS announced relief from late-payment penalties and that it will allow late elections for taxpayers subject to the new Sec. 965 transition tax on deemed repatriated foreign earnings.
AICPA recommends IRS FAQs on virtual currency taxation
The comments were prompted by new questions that have emerged about how the tax rules apply to virtual currency transactions since the AICPA first submitted comments.
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