SEC Chair Atkins Calls for ‘Spring Cleaning’ of Lengthy, Complex Rulebook
Citing a rulebook that has grown increasingly lengthy over the years, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins said …
California Expands Cannabis Excise Tax
By Saleem A. Shareef, Esq., Checkpoint News On October 2, 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation that expands the …
IRS Changes Course on FIRPTA Look-Through Rule for Domestic C-Corps
The IRS has proposed removing a recently adopted rule that prescribes looking at the shareholders of certain domestic corporations to …
Amid Shutdown, Many Taxpayer Deadlines Still Apply
With the lingering shutdown and further staffing reductions, taxpayers and their advisors are working to navigate the IRS and meet …
Accounting Firms Say Foreign Issuers Face Major Obstacles if SEC Mandates US GAAP
In comment letters, prominent accounting firms highlighted the costs and practical challenges for foreign private issuers (FPIs) if the Securities …
Tax Court Cancels Trial Sessions Amid Government Shutdown
The United States Tax Court has canceled all in-person and remote trial sessions scheduled for the weeks of October 20 …
Commuter Benefits Evolve: Employers Adapt to New Technology, Tax Limits, and Employee Needs
The Changing Landscape of Commuter Benefits Commuter benefits are undergoing a transformation as transit agencies phase out traditional fare media …
Outsourcing Bill Catches Tax Community’s Attention
Recently introduced legislation would impose an excise tax on payments to foreign persons for services that directly or indirectly benefit …
Do We Have an Ongoing Obligation to Provide Exchange Notices?
QUESTION: Our company employs approximately 25 employees (some part-time) and sponsors an insured group health plan. In 2013, we provided a …
Transfer Pricing Expert: ‘Prepare Now’ for Best Chance to Avoid Scrutiny
The IRS may be operating at a limited capacity this year, but that does not mean companies should put any …