Crypto's future; sobering CTC; inside and outside; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.
On the horizon
- Withum (
https://www.withum.com/resources/ ): President-elect Trump has proposed several projects to boost the crypto sector, including dispensing capital gains tax for Bitcoin transactions and building a centralized Bitcoin holding account (a strategy reminiscent of America's domination during the dot-com years). More clearly governed and with the support of the government, the crypto market could significantly increase in 2025. - Tax Vox (
https://www.taxpolicycenter.org/taxvox ): In 2025, the Tax Policy Center estimates that 17 million children younger than 17 will receive less than the full value of the Child Tax Credit because their parents earn too little. Most of these children also live in families that earn at least $2,500, the required minimum for any CTC beyond taxes owed. Congress has options when it debates the future of the CTC. - Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (
https://itep.org/category/blog/ ): As Congress negotiates federal funding during the lame-duck session, lawmakers would be wise to remember that stripping funds from the IRS costs more than it saves. - Dean Dorton (
https://deandorton.com/insights/ ): Next year could be a big one for the M&A market. A look at key metrics good and bad, from lower borrowing costs and thawing credit to valuation gaps and regulatory scrutiny. - Avalara (
https://www.avalara.com/blog/en/north-america.html ): Canada gets ready to "join the sales tax holiday fun." - Sikich (
https://www.sikich.com/insights/ ): Sikich has entered into an agreement to acquire the federal contracts of Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC supporting the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. - HBK (
https://hbkcpa.com/insights/ ): Reclassifying cannabis to Schedule III could expand access to banking, insurance, and other services for cannabis businesses. It may also ease the financial burden of Sec. 280E, which prohibits cannabis companies from taking standard business deductions due to marijuana's current Schedule I status. - U of I Tax School (
https://taxschool.illinois.edu/blog/ ): Interesting note on the beneficial ownership information reporting suspension: It invalidated much coursework and time in many tax schools this fall.
Good moves
- Taxing Subjects (
https://www.drakesoftware.com/blog ): Preparing for the real season coming in the spring, from more IRS notices to high-net-worth clients to using artificial intelligence responsibly in your practice. - Canopy (
https://www.getcanopy.com/blog ): The importance of accountant-client privilege, the challenges in this age of technology and complex regulations, and how an accounting-based CRM platform is fundamental. - Turbotax (
https://blog.turbotax.intuit.com ): The "Moves That Matter" series kicks off with Drew, a lover of the outdoors from Montana. Interesting model in how to write a customer profile. - MBK (
https://www.mbkcpa.com/insights ): Estate planning is in many ways a big contingency plan. What about contingency plans for the beneficiaries? - Gordon Law (
https://gordonlawltd.com/blog/ ): 'Tis the season to tell them to stop sputtering: Why are bonuses taxed so heavily?
Virtual realities
- Virginia – U.S. Tax Talk (
https://us-tax.org/about-this-us-tax-blog/ ): How the "Bitcoin Jesus" now finds himself in a legal maelstrom after being arrested in Spain on U.S. charges of mail fraud, tax evasion and filing false returns. - Don't Mess with Taxes (
http://dontmesswithtaxes.typepad.com/ ): As internet betting continues to explode, a look at suggested tax rates of 15% to 25% of gross gaming revenue for new states where those feeling lucky can put their money down with a click. - TaxConnex (
https://www.taxconnex.com/blog- ): Holiday shopping season offers probably the year's golden chance for your online biz clients, not only through sales on their own sites but also through household-name marketplace facilitators like Amazon. The glistening-once-again season also offers a big danger for your clients to ignite economic sales tax nexus.
Lowering the barter
- Tax Foundation (
https://taxfoundation.org/blog ): The combined effect of net smuggling of cigarettes into U.S. states was a loss of more than $4.7 billion in forgone excise tax revenue in 2022. The annual effect of cigarette smuggling is significant, but the cumulative impact of annual smuggling from 2007 to 2022 demonstrates the severity of the issue when left to fester. - Mauled Again (
http://mauledagain.blogspot.com/ ): "Analyzing the Federal Income Tax Consequences of a Crappy Barter Proposal." Heavy on the "crappy." - John R. Dundon II EA (
http://johnrdundon.com/blog/ ): What to remind clients in biz partnerships about the difference between inside and outside basis. - Boyum & Barenscheer (
https://www.myboyum.com/blog/ ): What to remind biz-owner clients about the good and bad of retained earnings.
