Cities and States May Have to Spell Out Risks Tied to Aging Roads, Bridges and Water Systems
A new accounting proposal would require the nation’s cities and states to provide a clearer picture of the age of …
DOJ Criminal Tax Section Moves Again
The Department of Justice announced that the Criminal Division’s Tax Section will now fall under the newly created National Fraud …
Crypto Users Want to Comply, but Knowledge Gaps Persist, Survey Finds
A joint survey from Coinbase and CoinTracker finds that most U.S. crypto users intend to be tax compliant but often …
Multistate Tax Trends: A Q&A with SALT Expert Niki Ford on Nexus, Marketplaces, AI, and the Future
Multistate tax practice is always evolving. The Catalyst state team stays on top of trends, frequently consulting with SALT practitioners …
When Is a Dependent Child Considered to Be Age 26 for Purposes of Terminating Group Health Plan Coverage?
QUESTION: Our company sponsors a group health plan that offers coverage to eligible employees and dependent children. We understand that …
Refunds Up as Taxpayers Claim New Overtime, Tips Deductions
Average tax refunds are 11.1% greater than last year, according to the IRS’ latest filing season statistics. Treasury Secretary Scott …
Global Audit Regulators Report Slight Rise in Inspection Findings in 2025 Survey
The International Forum of Independent Audit Regulators (IFIAR) released a report on April 1, 2026, detailing the results of its …
West Virginia Cuts Personal Income Tax Rates
By Lisa Lopata, Esq. Checkpoint News West Virginia has reduced its personal income tax rates beginning on January 1, 2026, …
Bipartisan Bill Targets Tax-Free Corporate Mergers
Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Josh Hawley (R-MO) introduced bipartisan legislation March 25 that would end tax-free treatment for many …
Practitioner Advice for Working With Disaster Victims
For taxpayers navigating the aftermath of a natural disaster like storms or wildfires, the path to recovery is a multi-year …