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2008 Economic Stimulus Package 2/2008
2007 Year-End Tax Legislation 12/2007
Small Business & Work Opportunity Tax Act 7/2007

February 2012

	IRS audits of higher income taxpayers increase
	Auto/ truck maximum values updated for 2012 cents-per-mile/fleet-average valuation
	Tax gap grows to $450 billion; compliance rate holds steady
	IRS eliminates tort test for exclusion of personal injury/sickness damages
	2011 reporting for 2010 conversions to Roth accounts explained

January 2012

	IRS releases business standard mileage rate for 2012
	IRS updates Form 940 for mid-year expiration of FUTA surtax
	IRS revises regulations for capitalization of tangible assets
	IRS reminds dual citizenship taxpayers to report foreign accounts
	IRS relief for IRA owners entering into broker indemnification agreements

December 2011

	IRS delays backup withholding for payment card transactions
	Projected 2012 auto/truck fringe benefit maximum values available
	IRS allows taxpayer-friendly treatment for deduction of employee bonuses
	IRS Statistics of Income (SOI) Bulletin shows impact of economic downturn
	Tax Court includes FLP property in gross estate

November 2011

	Tax legislation moves forward - slowly
	IRS abandons plans to discontinue "high-low" business travel method
	IRS continues to ramp up for enhanced foreign asset reporting mandate
	"IRS needs to expand audits to prior and subsequent years," says IRS watchdog
	Supreme Court will decide tax basis overstatement issue

October 2011

	IRS won't tax personal use of employer-provided cell phones
	2012 inflation-adjusted rate brackets and other tax amounts projected
	IRS announces voluntary classification settlement program for employers
	New IRS lien processes favor taxpayers
	Offshore disclosure initiatives show IRS progress on international tax evasion

September 2011

	Third-party agreements no shield from trust fund recovery penalty
	Appeals court overturns decision finding spouse not an employee of small business
	IRS unveils form and rules for 2010 carryover basis election
	IRS nixes refunds of airline excise taxes
	IRS issues guidance on two new health care reform measures

August 2011

	IRS abandons two-year limitations period for equitable innocent spouse relief
	FUTA surtax expires; retroactive reinstatement possible
	FinCEN announces e-file option for FBAR
	Tax Court finds individual's drag racing a hobby; no profit motive
	IRS posts individual income data by zip code

July 2011

	FBAR deadline approaches for disclosure of foreign accounts
	Inflation-adjusted amounts released for 2012 Health Savings Accounts
	Court allows individual and his corporation to share profit motives
	IRS will not waive 60-day period for quick-loan from IRA funds
	IRS undertakes review of equitable innocent spouse rules

June 2011

	FBAR deadline approaches for disclosure of foreign accounts
	Inflation-adjusted amounts released for 2012 Health Savings Accounts
	Court allows individual and his corporation to share profit motives
	IRS will not waive 60-day period for quick-loan from IRA funds
	IRS undertakes review of equitable innocent spouse rules

May 2011

	Tax reform debate heats up as deficit grows
	IRS adds to rules on reporting and withholding on foreign accounts
	IRS announces safe-harbor election for allocating fees in business restructurings
	Tax Court highlights strict rules for conservation easement contributions
	Latest IRS Statistic of Income Bulletin reflects economic slowdown

April 2011

	IRS revises collection financial standards
	IRS finalizes Form 1099-K for merchant card and third party network payments
	S Corp's associates/clerks were employees, not independent contractors
	Senate grapples with repeal of controversial Form 1099 reporting
	IRS reports delays in processing repayments of the first-time homebuyer credit

March 2011

	IRS takes new steps to help struggling taxpayers
	Repeal of 1099 business reporting gains momentum in Congress
	Court upholds strict certification for Work Opportunity Tax Credit
	Health care law's uncertain future complicates planning for businesses
	IRS paying millions in erroneous electric vehicle tax credits

February 2011

	2011 auto and truck maximum FMVs for cents–per–mile and fleet–average valuation reflect little change from 2010
	National Taxpayer Advocate says tax reform cannot be delayed
	Appellate Court upholds two-year deadline to apply for equitable innocent spouse relief
	Supreme Court decision on medical residents could impact judicial deference to IRS regulations
	IRS gives merchants guidance on gift cards

January 2011

	Late passage of tax legislation delays filing season start for itemizers and others, IRS cautions
	President looks to 2011 to begin debate on tax reform
	Standard deduction for real estate taxes could still be extended, lawmaker says
	Half of all deductions for state and local taxes taken by higher-income households, Congressional committee reports
	IRS releases new priority guidance plan, including guidance on health care reform legislation

December 2010

	IRS announces 2011 COLA limits for qualified retirement plans
	IRS releases audit technique guide on deductible repairs vs. capitalized expenses
	IRS seeks to refund $164 million in undelivered checks
	IRS eases interim rules for grandfathered health plans
	IRS describes allowable deferred comp distributions for emergencies

November 2010

	IRS defers reporting of employer-provided health insurance costs on Form W-2
	IRS gives relief to taxpayers plagued by problem drywall
	Simplified “high-low” per diem rates decline for FY 2011
	Social Security wage base remains unchanged for 2011
	New disclosure rules give 401(k)-type plan participants more information about fees and investments

October 2010

	Imminent bar on reimbursement of over-the-counter drug purchases highlighted
	Draft form for calculating small employer health insurance tax credit released
	Hours “on call” won't avoid passive activity limits
	CRS examines how new 3.8 percent Medicare tax will apply to home sales
	IRS issues interim guidance on codification of the economic substance doctrine

September 2010

	SSA predicts no change to Social Security wage base for 2011
	TIGTA reports drop in smaller corporate income tax returns
	President signs international tax reforms into law
	Pension plans can claim funding relief after filing Form 5500
	IRS issues final information reporting rules for credit card transactions

August 2010

	IRS unveils new outreach to small and mid-size tax-exempt entities
	IRS expands outreach to Gulf oil spill victims
	New law extends homebuyer credit closing deadline to September 30
	IRS takes another step toward implementing controversial new information reporting
	District court holds same-sex married partners qualify for joint return filing

July 2010

	IRS releases guidance for grandfathering of health insurance plans
	Taxpayers reminded of $250 Tax-Free "Donut Hole" rebates available for seniors
	Employers claim more than $2 billion in COBRA subsidy payroll tax credits
	IRS announces new whistleblower guidelines
	IRS approves like-kind exchange of emission reduction credits

June 2010

	Upcoming Form 5500 filing deadline
	IRS updates FAQs on HIRE Act; provides details affidavit requirement and issues revised Form 941
	IRS allows exclusion for wrongful death payment, which included payment for emotional distress
	IRS Audit Technique Guide sheds light on examinations of cash businesses
	Audits of wealthy individuals trending upward, IRS Oversight Board reports

May 2010

	IRS issues forms, instructions for HIRE Act employer tax incentives
	IRS holds to timetable on reporting of uncertain tax position
	Tax Court takes broad view of personal service business
	TIGTA targets withholding, shortfalls among higher-income wage earners
	IRS examiners told to carefully observe operations of cash intensive businesses

April 2010

	IRS extends moratorium on collecting tax shelter penalties from small business
	Employers wait on certification form for new HIRE Act tax incentives
	IRS clarifies settlement statement requirements for homebuyer credit
	IRS announces temporary relief from FBAR filing deadlines
	IRS unveils safe harbor for certain failed like-kind exchanges