Michael Cohn, editor-in-chief of AccountingToday.com, has been covering business and technology for a variety of publications since 1985. Prior to joining Accounting Today and WebCPA, he worked for Red Herring, Internet World, Beyond Computing, Accounting Technology and PC Magazine, and freelanced for a variety of other business publications. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with a BA in English, he studied accounting at the Wharton School of Business, and currently lives in New York City.
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Recipients of Social Security benefits, as well as railroad retirement and veterans benefits recipients, will need to act fast.
By Michael CohnApril 20 -
The Internal Revenue Service is postponing the date for filing gift tax and generation-skipping transfer tax returns and making payments until July 15 because of the novel coronavirus pandemic.
By Michael CohnMarch 30 -
Relief comes as a result of the short notice firms were originally given to comply with the Secure Act, the agency says.
By Michael CohnJanuary 30 -
To help individuals and businesses prepare for filing season, Grant Thornton has released a collection of year-end tax tips.
By Michael CohnDecember 17 -
The agency processed more of every major type of form during FY 2018 than during the prior year, with the exception of estate tax returns.
By Michael CohnMay 22 -
The IBD's advisors can expect new technology and product offerings, says David Knoch.
By Michael CohnApril 4 -
The Treasury and IRS are lowering the withholding underpayment threshold to 80%.
By Michael CohnMarch 26 -
Advisors take note: DAFs remain the fastest-growing charitable giving vehicle.
By Michael CohnNovember 16 - The doubling of the standard deduction will provide less incentive to itemize deductions.Sponsored by Nationwide Advisory Solutions
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