Monthly Archives: June 2024

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Supreme Court overrules 40-year-old Chevron doctrine

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The Court held that the APA requires courts to exercise their independent judgment in deciding whether an agency has acted within its statutory authority and not to defer to an agency’s interpretation of the law simply because a statute is ambiguous.
Source: JOA News
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3 ways to use generative AI to save time today

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Even if you’re concerned about risk related to tech tools like ChatGPT and Copilot, it’s possible to use them to improve day-to-day life at your organization — starting today.
Source: JOA News
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Settlement offers to be sent on syndicated conservation easements

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The IRS is making a time-limited settlement offer to certain taxpayers who participated in syndicated conservation easements. The terms will require “substantial concession” of income tax benefits and the imposition of some penalties.
Source: JOA News
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‘Unconscionable’ delays in ID theft cases mar IRS tax season: report

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In her midyear report to Congress, National Taxpayer Advocate Erin Collins writes that, as of April, the IRS was taking over 22 months to resolve cases in its identity theft victim assistance unit, which had about 500,000 unresolved cases.
Source: JOA News
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5 ways to support LGBTQ+ employees

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Organizations are encouraged to foster an inclusive work environment and create a culture of safety and belonging.
Source: JOA News
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Final regs. issued on conservation easement deduction disallowance

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The IRS on Monday issued final regulations providing guidance on the new rule that disallows charitable contribution deductions for certain conservation easement contributions by partnerships and other passthrough entities.
Source: JOA News
Read More here – Final regs. issued on conservation easement deduction disallowance


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Supreme Court decision on Chevron doctrine will affect tax pros

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The Court will rule by the end of its term Friday on the fate of the Chevron doctrine, which requires courts to give deference to a reasonable interpretation of an ambiguous statute by a government agency, including the IRS.
Source: JOA News
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FASAB offers new guidance on seized and forfeited digital assets

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Federal government standard setter clarifies how to apply existing standards for inventory and related property to certain digital assets.
Source: JOA News
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Exceptions to penalty on early retirement plan distributions outlined

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The IRS issued guidance for exceptions for emergency personal expense distributions and for domestic abuse victim distributions.
Source: JOA News
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IRS: Review of 1 million ERC claims reveals most show signs of risk

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The IRS says that at least 10% of employee retention credit claims will be denied in the coming weeks and that at least 60% of claims show an “unacceptable” level of risk. The IRS will leave in place its moratorium on processing a majority of recent claims.
Source: JOA News
Read More here – IRS: Review of 1 million ERC claims reveals most show signs of risk