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July 2017 Tax Section News

Monthly tax news for July 2017 that includes a Letter from the AICPA Tax Executive Chair, Annette Nellen, the latest on tax reform, an update on Sec. 7345 passport legislation, and much more. ...

Attorney Client Privilege and Use of Kovel Arrangements FAQs

This series of frequently asked questions (FAQs) explains several privileges and protections that are relevant to a CPA who provides tax services, including the concept of atto...

Contacting the IRS FAQs

webpage providing guidance and resources on contacting the IRS ...

Tax Identity Theft Information and Tools

Identity theft is a growing area of concern for taxpayers and practitioners.  The AICPA has created this page to provide members with information about preventing identity theft, including tips to ...

Tax Section Webcast Archives

Tax Section webcasts, presentation slides, and handouts are archived and available for Tax Section members to watch on-demand (without CPE) for one year following the live event. ...

IRS Collection Guidance and Resources

Practitioners are likely to have clients who owe taxes to the IRS and who are unable to ...

Letter from the AICPA Tax Executive Committee Chair: Embracing Uncertainties - The Reality (and Excitement) of Tax Work

The tax world is constantly plagued with uncertainties. Temporary rules are a standard feature of federal and state tax systems, and create uncertainty as to their extension or eventual passage int...

June 2017 Tax Section News

Read the latest on the future of tax technology from the Letter from the Director as well as the latest on PTINs and simplified portability election guidance ...

Update on Sec. 7345 Passport Legislation

As part of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act, Sec. 7345 authorizes the IRS to notify the State Department of taxpayers who owe a seriously delinquent tax debt. The IRS certification w...

Making Virtual Meetings a Part of Your Practice

Building a successful tax practice includes nurturing a strong relationship with your clients and the effective management of your staff. The foundation for a strong client relationship is engaging...