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Let's Be Clear: There Is a TARP Tax Exception
Once again, the IRS makes it clear that loss companies that enter the government bailout program won't have the same restrictions on using net operating losses as other companies. February 9, 2009
Tax Tip: Spend Your Way Out of the Recession
Cutting capex spending during an economic downturn may trigger higher tax payments and reduce cash flow, a new study says. February 2, 2009
New York Times Debt Setup Pays Off
More frequent interest payments kept the New York Times Company from triggering a high yield discount obligation that could have wiped out its tax deduction for interest paid. January 27, 2009
Out-of-State Amazon Must Pay New York Taxes
Despite calling a new tax rule discriminatory, Amazon loses its court battle and must continue to collect state sales taxes from New Yorkers. January 23, 2009
Finance Sends Geithner's Nomination to Full Senate
Several Members voiced concerns over the Treasury Secretary-designate's personal finances, including his failure to pay nearly $40,000 in taxes between 2001 to 2004. January 22, 2009
Geithner: Obama Eyes Corporate-Tax Overhaul
But the nominee for U.S. Treasury Secretary was more at pains to explain to Senators why he failed to pay $34,000 of his own taxes. January 21, 2009
Knife Maker Splits Royalty Hairs and Loses
By missing a subtle difference in the tax law, Robinson Knife mistakenly relied on the wrong revenue rule. As a result, the tax court says the company has to capitalize royalties. January 20, 2009
Swapping Multiple Properties Can Nix Tax Play
Many companies rely on the 1031 rule to avoid triggering taxable gains until there is a sale. But a new private letter ruling from the IRS may make it virtually impossible to hold on to the full tax benefit when exchanging multiple properties. January 12, 2009
Best of 2008: Tax
It was a taxing year in more ways than one. Here are our most popular articles on dealing with the IRS and state tax authorities. December 29, 2008
Grant Thornton Picks Top 2008 Tax Issues
Accountancy examines state and local rulings, seeing a mixed bag for business and individual taxpayers. December 24, 2008