Monthly Archives: June 2025

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53 CPA societies back AICPA in PTET SALT deduction effort

Category:Tax News

A letter from the AICPA and CPA societies in 53 states and jurisdictions criticizes the provision in the House version of the budget bill that would eliminate the state and local tax deduction for certain passthrough entities.


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PEEC exposure draft addresses clarifications of independence requirements

Category:Tax News

PEEC released for comment proposed changes to the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct related to engagements subject to the AICPA Statements on Standards for Attestation Engagements.


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Economic optimism slides again amid tariff uncertainty

Category:Tax News

CPA leaders’ optimism declined sharply in the second quarter, as tariff concerns mount and businesses pivot their strategies to accommodate shifting requirements, according to a new AICPA survey.


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AICPA publishes additional resources in push to preserve PTET SALT deduction

Category:Tax News

The passthrough entity tax/state and local tax deduction remains a priority for the AICPA. The budget bill now being considered by the Senate does not allow certain service-based businesses to deduct state and local taxes.


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Simplified method to determine corporate AMT applicable status issued

Category:Tax News

A notice issued by the IRS with interim guidance for the application of the corporate alternative minimum tax offers an optional simplified method for determining applicable corporation status under Sec. 59(k).


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Report card: Student interest in accounting shows marked improvement

Category:Tax News

Buoyed by a spike at two-year institutions, undergraduate enrollment in accounting programs is up 12% from the spring of 2024.