Tax Strategies

Cum-Ex was a tax-driven trading strategy in which a global network of bankers, lawyers and agents exploited loopholes on dividend payout laws across Europe to reap duplicate tax refunds.

The situation in the long term still looks favorable for the IRS: It now has specific authority to attack syndicated conservation easements that are too abusive.

Experts say that busy entrepreneurs often miss incentives and advantages available to them. Financial advisors and tax professionals can give them a nudge.

Economists advising Donald Trump are pushing to keep a cap on the state and local tax deduction, limiting a valuable tax break for many residents of New York, New Jersey and California.

Biden's comments, timed to follow Tax Day, sought to highlight differences between his tax and economic agenda and Trump's.

Chief obstacles; tax illiteracy; what makes a great preparer; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

With tax authorities scrutinizing partnerships, CPAs and tax pros need to think more strategically about filing for extensions.

A congressional hearing takes aim at an estate planning strategy that relies on the step-up in basis.

Forvis announced the release of a complementary web-based tax tool for clean energy projects and investments.

An unlikely pair of senators is teaming up to propose legislation to eliminate tax breaks for corporate M&A activity.