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Published: Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Issued: Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Possible significant change in IRS position.

Published: Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Issued: Tuesday, November 18, 2008

More advantageous September rate still available for charitable gifts through November.

Issued: Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Changes to Form 990 are not expected, despite results of study.

Issued: Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Appraisers argue that reference to "substance and principles" of USPAP does not go far enough. Accountants have a different view.

Issued: Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Notes circumstances peculiar to small, specialized market.

Published: Monday, November 17, 2008
Important commentary!
Issued: Saturday, November 15, 2008

Taxpayer apparently sought to create prototype application package.

Issued: Friday, November 14, 2008

Grace period does not commence until stock is actually distributed from irrevocable trust.

Issued: Saturday, November 15, 2008

Ruling acknowledges "grantor" trust status, nonrecognition of gain on swaps.

Issued: Monday, November 17, 2008

State bar's tax section says mandatory payout requirements should not be imposed on public charities.

Issued: Saturday, November 15, 2008

Ruling reserves question whether SO in fact qualifies under the Code.

Issued: Monday, November 17, 2008

Finance Committee ranking member says greater transparency is needed.

Issued: Sunday, November 16, 2008

Also, IRS answers six commonly asked questions about the questionnaire.

Issued: Monday, November 17, 2008

Late submitted comments focus on discretions committee issues.

Issued: Friday, November 14, 2008

The proposed Regs on late GST exemption allocations would not affect this result.

Issued: Saturday, November 15, 2008

Decedent's children disclaimed outright benefit in IRA, but kept remainder interest in trust.

Published: Friday, November 14, 2008
Important commentary!
Issued: Friday, November 14, 2008

Memo written six years ago suggests re-thinking the basis adjustment rules.

Issued: Friday, November 14, 2008

Fourth comment letter employing nearly identical language.