Tax News Highlights

Tax News Highlights

Each issue features information on the latest tax developments in an easy-to-scan format to help you keep pace with valuable federal, state and local, and international tax updates.

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Professional using a laptop, representing evolving sales tax rules for software and SaaS.
California, Colorado Tax Software and SaaS in 2027
California and Colorado expand sales tax treatment of software and SaaS beginning in 2027, reflecting evolving digital tax rules.
Illinois State Capitol, representing fiscal year 2027 tax changes affecting businesses.
Illinois Enacts Major Tax Changes
Illinois’ fiscal year 2027 budget introduces significant tax changes affecting businesses, while extending key incentives and tax credits.
Tax professionals discuss available tax credits and long-term planning for tax-exempt organizations.
Exempt Orgs Revisit Credits Amid UBTI Shifts
Tax-exempt organizations have an opportunity to reassess available tax credits to reduce tax liability and strengthen long-term tax planning.
Tax professionals discuss the implications of the Keysight decision affecting Treasury GILTI regulations.
Section 245A Anti-Abuse Regulation Invalid
The Tax Court invalidated the extraordinary disposition regulations, holding that Treasury cannot limit the Section 245A dividends-received deduction.
Gavel and scales of justice represent the legal implications of the Keysight decision affecting GILTI regulations.
GILTI Disqualified Basis Regulations Invalid
The recent Keysight decision invalidates a Treasury GILTI regime regulation, holding that the agency lacked statutory authority to issue the rule.
Two professionals review tax documents together as they discuss IRS penalty relief program changes.
IRS Replaces First Time Abate Program
The IRS is phasing in a new AEP program, which will automatically waive eligible penalties for compliant taxpayers and phase out the FTA program.
Professional using a laptop, representing evolving sales tax rules for software and SaaS.
California, Colorado Tax Software and SaaS in 2027
California and Colorado expand sales tax treatment of software and SaaS beginning in 2027, reflecting evolving digital tax rules.
Illinois State Capitol, representing fiscal year 2027 tax changes affecting businesses.
Illinois Enacts Major Tax Changes
Illinois’ fiscal year 2027 budget introduces significant tax changes affecting businesses, while extending key incentives and tax credits.
Tax professionals discuss available tax credits and long-term planning for tax-exempt organizations.
Exempt Orgs Revisit Credits Amid UBTI Shifts
Tax-exempt organizations have an opportunity to reassess available tax credits to reduce tax liability and strengthen long-term tax planning.
Tax professionals discuss the implications of the Keysight decision affecting Treasury GILTI regulations.
Section 245A Anti-Abuse Regulation Invalid
The Tax Court invalidated the extraordinary disposition regulations, holding that Treasury cannot limit the Section 245A dividends-received deduction.
Gavel and scales of justice represent the legal implications of the Keysight decision affecting GILTI regulations.
GILTI Disqualified Basis Regulations Invalid
The recent Keysight decision invalidates a Treasury GILTI regime regulation, holding that the agency lacked statutory authority to issue the rule.
Two professionals review tax documents together as they discuss IRS penalty relief program changes.
IRS Replaces First Time Abate Program
The IRS is phasing in a new AEP program, which will automatically waive eligible penalties for compliant taxpayers and phase out the FTA program.
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Rochelle Hodes
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