Tax News Highlights

Tax News Highlights

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The Patchwork of State Conformity to the OBBBA
The Patchwork of State Conformity to the OBBBA
As states decide how to conform to the provisions of the OBBBA, it could be challenging for taxpayers to know how to proceed this filing season.
California issued new apportionment rules for certain asset management revenue, potentially changing who is required to file a California return.
CA Issues Asset Management Sourcing Guidance
California issued new apportionment rules for certain asset management revenue, potentially changing who is required to file a California return.
IRS Revises Form 6765 Instructions for OBBBA
IRS Revises Form 6765 Instructions for OBBBA
The IRS released a revision of Form 6765 instructions to align with the guidance on research credit reporting in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Sirius Decision Holds Limited Partner Exception Applies
Sirius Decision Holds Limited Partner Exception Applies
The 5th Circuit ruled in Sirius that partners qualify for the Section 1402 limited partner exception, potentially reducing self-employment tax.
New USPS Postmark Rules Don’t Change IRS Rules
New USPS Postmark Rules Don’t Change IRS Rules
The USPS released new rules regarding its postmarking practices that could affect taxpayers mailing tax payments and documents.
Professional works at a computer in a bright office, representing preparation for upcoming San Francisco and Los Angeles tax filing deadlines.
LA and San Francisco Local Taxes Due March 2
Local business tax filings for Los Angeles and San Francisco are due March 2. Late filers face potential penalties up to 40%, plus interest.
The Patchwork of State Conformity to the OBBBA
The Patchwork of State Conformity to the OBBBA
As states decide how to conform to the provisions of the OBBBA, it could be challenging for taxpayers to know how to proceed this filing season.
California issued new apportionment rules for certain asset management revenue, potentially changing who is required to file a California return.
CA Issues Asset Management Sourcing Guidance
California issued new apportionment rules for certain asset management revenue, potentially changing who is required to file a California return.
IRS Revises Form 6765 Instructions for OBBBA
IRS Revises Form 6765 Instructions for OBBBA
The IRS released a revision of Form 6765 instructions to align with the guidance on research credit reporting in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Sirius Decision Holds Limited Partner Exception Applies
Sirius Decision Holds Limited Partner Exception Applies
The 5th Circuit ruled in Sirius that partners qualify for the Section 1402 limited partner exception, potentially reducing self-employment tax.
New USPS Postmark Rules Don’t Change IRS Rules
New USPS Postmark Rules Don’t Change IRS Rules
The USPS released new rules regarding its postmarking practices that could affect taxpayers mailing tax payments and documents.
Professional works at a computer in a bright office, representing preparation for upcoming San Francisco and Los Angeles tax filing deadlines.
LA and San Francisco Local Taxes Due March 2
Local business tax filings for Los Angeles and San Francisco are due March 2. Late filers face potential penalties up to 40%, plus interest.
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