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Treasury, IRS issue proposed regulations on eligible investments for Trump Accounts under the Working Families Tax Cuts

The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service today issued proposed regulations on eligible investments for Trump Accounts, a new type of traditional IRA under the Working Families Tax Cuts.

IRS launches digitally authenticated Tax Compliance Report

The Internal Revenue Service today announced a digitally authenticated Tax Compliance Report available through IRS Individual Online Account.

IRS updates FAQs about the limitation on the deduction for business interest expense

The Internal Revenue Service today updated frequently asked questions about the limitation on the deduction for business interest expense.

IRS establishes Office of Conservation Easements and transitions settlement process

Recognizing the important role conservation and historic preservation easements can play, as well as the specialized tax, valuation, contractual, and procedural issues they present, the Internal Revenue Service today announced the establishment of an Office of Conservation Easements.

Treasury, IRS proposes rules to protect refundable tax credits from abuse by illegal aliens

The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service issued proposed regulations to apply and clarify the federal law regarding the eligibility requirements for taxpayer-funded refundable individual income tax credits.

IRS, Security Summit remind tax pros they need a Written Information Security Plan to protect client data

The Internal Revenue Service and Security Summit partners today reminded tax professionals to protect client data with a Written Information Security Plan.

Treasury, IRS issue guidance on rollovers between retirement plans and individual retirement accounts

The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service today provided guidance to simplify and standardize the rollover process by issuing sample forms for direct rollovers to or from a retirement plan, as required under the SECURE 2.0 Act section 324.

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Proposed rules would restrict Trump account eligible investments

The IRS proposed regulations that would limit Trump account investments to low-fee stock index funds and ETFs during the growth period.

ASB approves standard on auditors’ responsibilities relating to fraud

The AICPA Auditing Standards Board approved a new fraud standard to enhance and clarify auditor responsibilities in a financial statement audit.

IRS shifts approach to conservation easement disputes

The agency said it has ended its latest conservation easement settlement initiative and is creating a new office to coordinate strategy for such cases.

FASB proposal addresses whether certain digital assets are cash equivalents

FASB is seeking feedback on a proposal that aims to answer stakeholder uncertainty about how the definition of cash equivalents applies to stablecoins and other digital assets.

Pets influence Americans’ financial decisions, AICPA survey finds

Dogs and cats are more than pets for many Americans, who consider the animals family members. An AICPA survey found that pet owners often budget for their animals, prioritize pet spending, and include pets in estate planning.

SEC proposal aims to clarify securities rules for crypto assets

The framework proposed Tuesday includes two exemptions from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933. The proposed rules will be open for public comment for 60 days.

PEEC adopts revised definition of ‘attest engagement team’

The change, effective Dec. 15, clarifies for practitioners who is and is not part of an attest engagement team when applying AICPA Code of Professional Conduct independence requirements.

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She Sewed the Blue Angels’ Suits for 40 Years. Then a Big Company Got the Job.

Jellie Whitehurst in Pensacola, Fla., was surprised to learn that after decades, the Navy had awarded a $1.7 million contract to a company in Virginia to supply the gear.By Michael Levenson

Little Thefts, Big Charges: Trump’s Justice Dept. Targets Lesser Fraud

As the Trump administration drops charges against corporations and the wealthy, it is also taking aim at small-scale fraud cases, including against the operator of a weathered food truck in California.By Devlin Barrett

Outdoor Dining Will Resume Year-Round in New York City

The City Council approved a package of bills loosening some restrictions on roadway dining structures, which became ubiquitous during the pandemic.By Dana Rubinstein and Claire Fahy

Treasury Scales Back Scrutiny of U.S. Shell Companies

The Trump administration will not enforce reporting requirements of the 2021 Corporate Transparency Act, which was intended to crack down on money laundering.By Alan Rappeport

My Stepson’s Hateful Views Are Damaging My Business. What Should I Do?

I would love to bar this person from our home, but I cannot.By Kwame Anthony Appiah

Mamdani Offers 50 Ways to Aid Small Business, From Barbershops to Bingo

As a mayoral candidate, Zohran Mamdani focused on the difficulties of running a small business in New York City, coining the term “halalflation” in a viral video.By Claire Fahy

Big Losses for Small Businesses in the ‘Frozen Zone’

Restaurants near the buckling building in Midtown faced spoiled food and furloughs after being forced to shut down for weeks.By Christina Caron

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What 3 Investors Taught Me About Building A Sellable Business

Three funding rounds taught this founder that investor capital costs more than equity. It costs control, timeline, and exit terms, unless you negotiate them upfront.,

5 Ways To Protect Your Business If The AI Bubble Bursts

Nine of the biggest tech companies have $3 trillion of AI spending sitting off their balance sheets. Here are 5 ways to protect your business if it unwinds.,

Managing AI Is The New Core Skill

How can we guide our people toward an entirely new suite of skills while setting them up for future success?,

Impatient Vs. Patient Capital: Funding Considerations For Founders

While some investors operate with longer horizons, others focus on rapid scaling to achieve short-term financial returns and a quick exit.,

When AI Clones A Lawyer: The Legal, Ethical And Ownership Questions

The Digital Legal Twin doesn't fit the rules we already have. Copyright, trade secrets, malpractice—none of it was written for this.,

What Infrastructure Leaders Can Learn From Faster-Moving Industries

Leaders should be asking how their own sector traditionally solves a problem, as well as who elsewhere has solved a version of it exceptionally well.,

You're Capable Of More—Here's What's Actually Stopping You

You're the one who sets the ceiling for those who report to you, and today is a good day to raise it.,

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3 things to know about the $40 trillion federal debt

The U.S. federal debt hit a record $40 trillion this week. The debt has doubled since 2017, and just paying interest on the accumulated debt now costs the government more than $1 trillion a year.

The bond market is signaling trouble ahead. This is why you should pay attention

Many people don't pay attention to bond markets, but they should — especially now. This is why they matter and why the drop in bond prices is signaling investor concerns about the U.S. economy.

Chinese court sentences founder of property developer Evergrande to life in prison

Chinese property developer Hui Ka Yan has been sentenced to life in prison. The decision marks a milestone in Evergrande's saga after it collapsed with more than $300 billion in liabilities.

Is bankruptcy really all that bad?

Bankruptcy has a negative stigma surrounding it. But what if we told you it’s not as bad as you may think? In fact, economists think we should actually see more of it!

Whistleblower Arturo Béjar leads testimony in landmark trial against Meta

The former Meta employee testified that the company culture prioritized user numbers over child safety measures.

Data shows women are leaving the workforce. What does that say about the economy?

For decades, one of the most reliable trends in the American economy has been the growing number of women working.

The U.S. debt tops a record-shattering $40 trillion. Yes, with a T

The federal debt reached $40 trillion as the government adds red ink at a rapid rate. That's leading nervous investors to demand higher interest rates — pushing up borrowing costs for everyone else.