Tax Fraud Blotter: Goin’ to jail, Boss

Leniency in cancer case; rehab rip-off; repayment unlikely; and other highlights of recent tax cases. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/tax-fraud-blotter-goin-to-jail-boss

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Placing Joe Biden’s Tax Increases in Historical Context

Supporters and critics of Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden’s tax plan have made a variety of claims about the size of the tax proposals, ranging from “not big enough” to the “biggest tax increase in history.” Comparing his tax proposals—which include higher taxes on high-income earners and businesses paired with more generous provisions for households…

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Time to start again on diversity

The accounting profession’s efforts to date haven’t yielded as much as many hoped, but that doesn’t mean accountants can give up. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/opinion/time-to-start-again-on-diversity

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For the best outcome, weigh provisions in both CARES Act and TCJA

Most tax practitioners and real estate investors are aware of the depreciation-related changes to the tax code in recent years. However, because of the rapid changes to these rules, many people are less aware of the interactions between these provisions. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/opinion/for-the-best-outcome-weigh-provisions-in-both-cares-act-and-tcja

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SEC probes Chinese education firm amid tighter U.S. scrutiny

Beijing-based education company GSX Techedu Inc. said it is being investigated by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the latest case as U.S.-listed Chinese companies face greater scrutiny on accounting issues amid rising tensions between the two countries. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/articles/sec-probes-chinese-education-firm-amid-tighter-u-s-scrutiny

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Swiss canton takes taxes in Bitcoin as crypto gains traction

Switzerland’s canton of Zug, home to hedge funds, crypto firms and commodity traders, will start allowing citizens to pay taxes in Bitcoin and Ether as the acceptance of digital currencies continues to rise. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/articles/swiss-canton-takes-taxes-in-bitcoin-as-crypto-gains-traction

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