July 29, 2010
ROTH IRAs – Life After Conversion
In December we featured an article on ROTH IRA conversions that covered the basics of conversion. This article discusses life after that conversion, including the benefits of annual conversions.
All taxpayers are eligible ...
May 20, 2012
FBAR vs. Tax FBAR – What’s the Difference?
The Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act in 2010 includes the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FACTA), which requires certain individual taxpayers to file Form 8938, Statement of Foreign Financial Assets, commonly referred to
May 20, 2012
I Got a Notice CP from IRS - What Does This Mean?
The financial press is abuzz with all the latest announcements from IRS about calls for increased enforcement of the nation's tax laws. IRS recently announced they have reviewed or audited nearly a
May 20, 2012
New York Combined Reporting: A Need for More Clarity
Five years into the revised New York combined reporting system there is still little guidance and many questions remain, even after answers in the April, 2007 law change.
May 21, 2012
10 Year Period to Change Election to Deduct Rather Than Credit Foreign Taxes May Not Apply
In lieu of the three year period that normally applies to filing amended tax returns, taxpayers have generally had 10 years to decide whether to deduct or credit foreign taxes paid (or deemed paid).
May 21, 2012
The Peco Case: Are You Giving Enough Attention to Details in Purchase Price Allocations?
A recent Tax Court decision emphasizes the importance of planning and proper attention to detail when drafting purchase price agreements, including cost segregation studies.
May 21, 2012
Restatements and Material Weakness – Income Tax Matters are Under the Spotlight
When public companies release their financial statements, investor expectations are that the financial statements are accurate and can be relied upon for making investment decisions. Companies’ financial statements are the responsibility of
May 21, 2012
Update from the UK Tax Desk
In late March, the UK government published the 2012 Finance Bill enacting tax measures announced in the budget a week earlier, with a number of measures that could impact someone considering a move to
September 18, 2012
Bernard to Speak at Tax Executives Institute
Tax Executives Institute is the preeminent association of in-house business tax professionals worldwide. Our members are business executives who are responsible for taxation matters on an administrative or policy-making level, or whose work ...
September 26, 2012
Third Circuit Holding Denies Special Allocation
Third Circuit Holding Denies Special Allocation of Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits to Tax Equity Investor Partner
In an important decision with potential widespread implications to syndication (often referred to as &ldquo ...