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By David Gialanella | June 20, 2017
As speculation proved true that a 2015 Tax Court decision providing for taxation of nonprofit hospitals would result in a wave of litigation, lawmakers are once again trying to solve the problem in Trenton.
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By C. Ryan Barber | June 20, 2017
The U.S. Chamber is seizing on the Trump administration's review of tax regulations in urging the IRS to rescind its authority to retain outside counsel for audits. The agency's contract with Quinn Emanuel several years ago, to examine Microsoft, drew criticism.
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By Sho Chandra and Steve Matthews | June 16, 2017
This U.S. expansion may be moving like a tortoise, but it's on its way to win the race.
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By therecorder | The Recorder | June 16, 2017
9th Cir.; 15-56011 The court of appeals reversed a judgment. The court held that the internal Revenue Service (IRS) was not statutorily immune from liability…
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By Phil Karter and Kevin F. Sweeney | June 16, 2017
Take a list of actions a company can take to facilitate a smooth and robust audit defense.
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By Sidney Kess | June 16, 2017
Sidney Kess writes: According to the last census, nearly one in five people in the U.S. has a disability. Whether a physical, mental, or emotional disability results at birth or arises later from an accident, service-related event, or otherwise, the financial cost of care can be substantial. The tax law provides some relief for various costs related to having special needs, and there are some favorable rules for certain types of income received on account of disability.
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By therecorder | The Recorder | June 15, 2017
C.A. 3rd; C076576 The Third Appellate District affirmed a judgment as modified. The court held that contracts entered into by a city itself were not…
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By Elliot Pisem and David E. Kahen | June 14, 2017
In their Taxation column, Elliot Pisem and David Kahen discuss 'Hurford Investments No. 2 v. Commissioner', which underscores the continued potential for confusion as to the consequences of transfers of compensatory rights in non-arm's length transactions, and continued uncertainty regarding the scope of §1234A.
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By P.J. D'Annunzio | June 14, 2017
Philadelphia's sweetened beverage tax, the first of its kind ever to be enacted in the nation, has been upheld by the Commonwealth Court amid the tax's projected revenue shortfall.
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By Kevin R. Centurrino | June 12, 2017
Despite the prevailing wisdom that Section 529 accounts are not included in a decedent's taxable estate, the N.J. Division of Taxation has begun taking the position that at least in certain cases they are included.
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