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Recent news and developing issues

Obama’s budget: Details that matter to CPAs

Feb 16, 2012

President Barack Obama has released his proposed budget for national debate. Amid the thousands of details, cuts and proposals are a few points especially relevant to CPAs
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PTIN eligibility expands under IRS proposal

Feb 16, 2012

The IRS released a set of proposed regulations expanding the list of tax return preparers who may obtain and renew a PTIN.
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IRS allowing partnerships to submit K-1s electronically

Feb 16, 2012

Partnerships can now provide Schedule K-1, Partner’s Share of Current Year Income, Deductions, Credits, and Other Items electronically to recipients.
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Treasury, IRS issue proposed regulations for FATCA implementation

Feb 15, 2012

The Treasury Department and the IRS have issued proposed regulations for the next major phase of implementing the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA).
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IRS upgrades smartphone app

Feb 09, 2012

IRS continues to be part of the smart phone app popularity with an upgrade to its IRS2Go app. Although never a replacement for the expert counsel of a CPA, the expanded app is a cool and convenient way to get tax updates on the go.
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Treasury audits taxpayer Power of Attorney records

Feb 09, 2012

Just in time for tax season, the Department of the Treasury is conducting an independent review of randomly selected tax preparers and their clients who electronically submitted Form 2848, Power of Attorney and Declaration of Representative through the IRS’ online E-services tool.
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What the State of the State speech means for Ohio CPAs

Feb 09, 2012

Gov. Kasich’s second State of the State address covered many familiar points, but also introduced some exciting new initiatives that will impact Ohio CPAs.
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Bill aiming to ease federal depreciation deductions passes House

Feb 02, 2012

OSCPA member and State Rep. Peter Beck, CPA has introduced H.B. 365, which would accelerate the depreciation allowance by cutting the previously allowed six year write off down to three years for businesses that increase their Ohio payroll by at least 10% above the preceding year’s payroll.
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IRS identity theft crackdown sweeps across the nation

Feb 02, 2012

Results are in on a massive national crackdown on suspected identity thieves by the IRS and Justice Department as part of a stepped-up effort against refund fraud and identity theft.
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What the State of the Union address means for you

Jan 26, 2012

This week’s State of the Union address had a local flavor, with President Obama introducing Ohio’s former Attorney General Richard Cordray as the new head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
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Recent news and developing issues

Obama’s budget: Details that matter to CPAs

PTIN eligibility expands under IRS proposal

IRS allowing partnerships to submit K-1s electronically

Treasury, IRS issue proposed regulations for FATCA implementation

IRS upgrades smartphone app

Treasury audits taxpayer Power of Attorney records

What the State of the State speech means for Ohio CPAs

Bill aiming to ease federal depreciation deductions passes House

IRS identity theft crackdown sweeps across the nation

What the State of the Union address means for you

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