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Threat of Health Care ‘Cadillac Tax’ Set to Vanish

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Threat of Health Care ‘Cadillac Tax’ Set to Vanish

Congress, White House include a repeal of the excise tax in 2020 funding legislation that's expected to be signed into law by Friday.

By David McCann | December 17, 2019

Tax Reform Spurs Major Unintended Consequence

Tax Reform Spurs Major Unintended Consequence

Contrary to congressional intent, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has boosted multinationals' capital investments abroad more than at home.

By David McCann | July 24, 2019

Tax on Nonprofits Could Snare Companies, Too

Tax on Nonprofits Could Snare Companies, Too

A new excise tax on executive pay at tax-exempt entities may also apply to their affiliated for-profit companies, IRS guidance suggests.

By David McCann | June 11, 2019

Companies’ Stated Cash Intentions Merit Skepticism

Companies’ Stated Cash Intentions Merit Skepticism

Treasury and finance professionals say they'll deploy more of their cash this quarter — but they've said that before, and often.

By David McCann | January 29, 2019

Tax Cuts Impacting Board Decisions: Survey

Tax Cuts Impacting Board Decisions: Survey

A survey from BDO said corporate directors are reevaluating launching new businesses as they conduct reviews of their firms' total tax liabilities.

By William Sprouse | September 12, 2018

Tax Options Abound for U.S. Multinationals

Tax Options Abound for U.S. Multinationals

While companies wait for 2018 tax reform rules to be finalized, now is the time to be thinking about strategies for repatriating cash from abroad.

By Bill Henson | August 1, 2018

Five Steps for Pass-Through Firms amid Tax Reform

Five Steps for Pass-Through Firms amid Tax Reform

What determines whether a pass-through firm will be entitled to a 20% on qualified business income under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act?

By Kurt Piwko | July 31, 2018

The 2018 CFO State Tax Survey: Land of Confusion

The 2018 CFO State Tax Survey: Land of Confusion

States’ adjustments to the federal tax cuts present new obstacles to compliance.

By David Katz | June 28, 2018

Will New Tax Law Uproot Overseas Financial Structures?

Will New Tax Law Uproot Overseas Financial Structures?

The TCJA may force some U.S. companies to reconsider their strategy of shifting profits to affiliates in low-tax jurisdictions.

By John Hintze | May 15, 2018

Tax Managers Forecast Tax Windfall Allocation

Tax Managers Forecast Tax Windfall Allocation

Almost all U.S. companies that benefit financially from the new tax law will ramp up domestic capital investment, tax managers say.

By David McCann | April 17, 2018

CFO Optimism Is Sky High, But Also At Risk

CFO Optimism Is Sky High, But Also At Risk

Tax changes, cash management, M&A fever, and the talent squeeze are among the chief challenges CFOs are facing in mid-2018.

By Sandy Cockrell III | April 16, 2018

AICPA Seeks Clarity on Meals, Other Expenses

AICPA Seeks Clarity on Meals, Other Expenses

The association asks the government for "immediate guidance" on whether business meals continue to be deductible under the new tax law.

By Matthew Heller | April 4, 2018

Repatriated Cash Should Boost R&D Spending

Repatriated Cash Should Boost R&D Spending

The new tax break on repatriated foreign earnings will spur increased R&D, a study of an earlier tax holiday suggests.

By David McCann | March 19, 2018

No More Tax Deductions for Bad Actions

No More Tax Deductions for Bad Actions

The new tax law disallows previously available deductions for settling government agency enforcements and sexual harassment claims.

By Marvin Kirsner | March 16, 2018

CFO Optimism Climbs to 22-Year High

CFO Optimism Climbs to 22-Year High

The Duke/CFO Global Business Outlook survey shows finance chiefs are more confident about the economy than at any point since 1996.

By | March 7, 2018