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A charitable contribution deduction of $25.8 million on a syndicated conservation easement (SCE) is denied by the Tax Court when valuation and appraisal methods are proven to be insufficient.

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This summer, the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) posted a new comprehensive
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On July 25, 2024, the California Supreme Court delivered a landmark ruling upholding Proposition 22,
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On June 28, 2024, the Supreme Court delivered a landmark decision in Loper Bright Enterprises
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The Department of Labor final rule Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional,
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In the world of continuing professional education (CPE), staying up-to-date with your credits is crucial.
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Move over, ERC: there’s another social media craze gaining steam. The IRS has issued an
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