Taxation

The Appeal of Charitable Lead Trusts

IRS Sets Rules for Charitable Contributions

Revenue Secretary Says Electronic Tax Filing System Now Open to Owners of Small Businesses

Find Out How the AMT “Patch” will Affect Your Clients

Danger of Identity Theft Prompts IRS to Partially Redact Social Security Numbers on Tax Lien Documents

Standards of Practice for Tax Professionals
The Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) has reorganized its Web site and created a resource center for tax professionals.

Update from PICPA's Federal Tax Committee on Section 6694

IRS Small Business and Self-Employed Resource Center

Pennsylvania’s Unclaimed Property Law and Holder Reporting Requirements

• Treasury Dept. Fact Sheet
• PICPA Letter to Treasury
  
• Treasury's Response to PICPA

View the Updated IRS Contact List for Practitioners
Save time by calling the right number for the right resource.

Download AICPA’s Practice Guide on Accounting for Uncertain Tax Positions under FIN 48

Tax Payers Advocate Service
Provide the IRS with recommend changes for systemic issues or contact them for help resolving issues.

IRS Issues Guidance on Reporting Procedures for Single Member Limited Liability Companies

Send Your Comments to the IRS
The IRS is encouraging CPAs to comment or request specific changes to tax forms and improvements to its Web site.

Legislative Update
Stay informed about the important legislative developments happening in Pennsylvania. Read the latest news update from the PICPA.

View a copy of Surgent McCoy McCoy's latest newsletter

CPA Marketing Toolkit
Take advantage of free resources to help promote your practice and services

What to Tell Your Clients About Circular 230
Downloadable fact sheet available to distribute to clients. Firms can add their contact information if they desire.

30% discount on CCH tax and accounting books exclusively for PICPA members
Now Available - Accounting for Income Taxes, 2007 Edition

Order Free Brochures for Client Relations or Specialty Engagements

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Links
List of useful Web sites to help you find relevant tax forms, research tax law, and check the latest tax news and views.

Solid Plan Needed for Intangible Assets
By Larry S. Blair, CPA, JD, and Leilani Medina Costa, CPA, JD
Pennsylvania CPA Journal, Spring 2008

Tax-Exempt Organizations: Be Ready for State and Local Challenges
By Jeffrey J. Petrell, CPA, JD
Pennsylvania CPA Journal, Spring 2008

Can You Define State Income Taxes Under FIN 48?
By Gary C. Bingel, CPA, JD
Pennsylvania CPA Journal, Winter 2008

Ironing Out Corporate Tax Settlement and Appeal Procedures
By Carl W. Back Jr., CPA, and Peter N. Calcara
Pennsylvania CPA Journal, Winter 2008

Keep an Eye on S Corp. Eligibility Rules
By Larry S. Blair, CPA, JD, and Carol G. Murray, CPA, JD
Pennsylvania CPA Journal, Winter 2008

FIN 48 from Different Perspectives: Federal and State Tax Implications
By Edward R. Jenkins Jr., CPA, Narjit S. Bhogal, CPA, and Matthew D. Melinson, CPA
Pennsylvania CPA Journal, Spring 2007

Stock Redemptions with Non-Compete Agreements Do Have Tax Implications
By Larry S. Blair, CPA, JD
Pennsylvania CPA Journal, Spring 2007

Apportionment as Tax Planning: The Importance of the Receipts Factor
By J. Gary Dean, CPA
Pennsylvania CPA Journal, Spring 2007

IRS Details Contract Liability Guidelines for Accrual Basis Taxpayers
By Larry S. Blair, CPA, JD
Pennsylvania CPA Journal, Spring 2007

Taxation E-mail Discussion Group
Tap into the expertise of more than 1,000 of your professional colleagues statewide. Post new messages and search past archives to get answers to your questions.

PICPA Peer-to-Peer Directory
Contact expert PICPA members directly to get answers to your questions.

Get Involved
Join a PICPA taxation committee.

Conference on Pennsylvania Taxes – Offered in Four Locations!
Register today to get the Pennsylvania state tax updates essential to your success, including proposed legislation, pass-thru issues, and hot topics.

• July 18 – Coraopolis
• July 21 – State College
• July 22 – Harrisburg
• July 23 – Malvern

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Multistate Tax Conference
Save these dates: Oct. 27 in Coraopolis and Oct. 28 in Malvern. More details to follow this summer!