Tax and Assurance Updates

To make the right choices for your business, you need the latest information on a wide range of tax and assurance issues. Get up-to-date news regarding new laws and regulatory guidance by subscribing to these releases.

Recent Court Case Provides Potential FICA Tax Refunds on Certain Severance Payments

March 30, 2010
Late last month a Michigan Federal District Court ruled that severance payments that were not connected to the receipt of state unemployment benefits and that were partially paid in a lump sum were not wages subject to Social Security and Medicare tax.

Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act

March 22, 2010
On March 18th, President Obama signed the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act (aka, the Jobs Bill), into law.

BDO Knows: FASB

March 02, 2010
This updated letter contains additional guidance regarding the use of a range of prices when determining vendor-specific objective evidence of selling price or best estimate of selling price.

IRS Proposal to Require Disclosure of Uncertain Tax Positions

January 29, 2010
The IRS announced on January 26, 2010 (Announcement 2010-9) it is proposing that business taxpayers report their uncertain tax positions.

BDO Accounting Year In Review: 2009

January 19, 2010
This Financial Reporting letter helps our clients respond to changes in challenges in accounting and financial reporting. The letter also discusses 2010 developments.

BDO Tax Alert - Transfer Pricing

April 01, 2009
BDO's newsletter to provide clients with frequent up-to-date information in the area of transfer pricing worldwide. Click on the link above to vew the most recent issue.

EITF Issues Affect 2009 Financial Reporting

March 31, 2009
The Emerging Issue Task Force (EITF) of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) is stepping up to new issues that may effect your financial reporting in 2009. Learn more about these issues courtesy of BDO Seidman.

Improving Transparency in Turbulent Times

March 04, 2009
Highlights the new disclosure requirements and proposals in process to restore confidence in financial reporting and in the financial markets. Learn more about these issues courtest of BDO Seidman.

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

February 18, 2009
The recently enacted “American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009” (the 2009 economic stimulus act), signed by President Obama on February 17, 2009, contains a wide-ranging tax package.

BDO Washington Tax Report - The American Recovery and Reinvestment Tax Act of 2009

February 17, 2009
BDO released this special Washington Tax Report explaining additional information about The American Recovery and Reinvestment Tax Act of 2009.

BDO Tax Alert - Cost Segregation

February 17, 2009
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Tax Act of 2009, generally extends the 50% first-year bonus depreciation deduction on qualifying property through 2009. Click on the link above to read about what qualifies.

Pension Act's RMD Waiver for Calendar Year 2009

February 02, 2009
The new Pension Act law change for the calendar year 2009.

Tax Planning Alert - Prepare for Change

November 12, 2008
On November 4, the nation voted in historic fashion to elect Barack Obama as our next President. Taxpayers should take advantage of the remaining time to engage in appropriate planning under present law, and to prepare for change in future tax law.

Executive Deferred Compensation Compliance Deadline is Here

November 10, 2008
The December 31, 2008, deadline for compliance with Internal Revenue Code section 409A is quickly approaching.

BDO Tax Update - Individuals

November 01, 2008
Through our Alliance with BDO Seidman we offer newsletters on Tax Updates. Click the link above to view the most recent issue.

BDO Tax Update - Businesses

November 01, 2008
Through our Alliance with BDO Seidman we offer newsletters on Tax Updates. Click the link above to view the most recent issue.

FASB Tentatively Defers Effective Date of Interpretation 48 for Private Entities

October 27, 2008
Last week, the FASB tentatively agreed to defer the effective date of FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, by one additional year for all private entities.

Rescue Act Includes Tax Breaks for Individuals and Businesses

October 21, 2008
The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (EESA), signed into law by President Bush on October 3, 2008, is designed to address the current U.S. credit crisis.
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