Manhattan prosecutor probing Trump taxes won’t seek re-election

Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr., who is overseeing a criminal investigation that poses one of the biggest legal threats to former President Donald Trump, won’t seek re-election. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/articles/manhattan-prosecutor-probing-trump-taxes-wont-seek-re-election

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Tax refunds plunge 32% in slow-moving IRS filing season

Just under a month into federal tax filing season, the IRS reported a 32 percent slide in the number of refunds sent out compared with last year, showcasing delays that have spurred Democrats to call for postponing the traditional April 15 deadline. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/articles/tax-refunds-plunge-32-in-slow-moving-irs-filing-season

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Biden signs American Rescue Plan into law, expanding tax credits

President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act into law Thursday, triggering the release of $1,400 Economic Impact Payments along with tax breaks for stimulating the economy. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/biden-signs-american-rescue-plan-into-law-expanding-tax-credits

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Tax Fraud Blotter: Rep rap

UnReliable; Terminated; the wire tap; and other highlights of recent tax cases. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/tax-fraud-blotter-rep-rap

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Wyden’s Energy Tax Proposal a Mixed Bag

With the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Act package signed into law, lawmakers are looking for the next issue to tackle. As the Biden administration turns toward infrastructure, Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Or.) has suggested including reforms to the way the tax code subsidizes energy production in such a package. Wyden introduced the Clean Energy for America…

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