With the overwhelming amount of tax news in 2025—and the seeming endless opinions about it—we were curious to see what Insights resonated with our readers the most over the past year. The most read US-based tax insights were as varied as the news itself, touching on pop culture, tax code changes, and upheaval in the federal government. The authors of these Insights also ran the gamut, from Big Law attorneys to CEOs and even a former IRS commissioner.
A Changed IRS May Finally End Conservation Easement Legal Mess. There still may be an opportunity to bring finality to syndicated conservation easement disputes—and do so in a favorable way for the IRS and partnerships alike. Crowell & Moring attorneys S. Starling Marshall, Daniella A. Schmidt, and Cecilia Almaraz wrote this in July. Read More.
Taylor Swift Puts Her Fortune at Risk if She Forgoes a Prenup. Newly engaged celebrities Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce must consider an array of tax and legal issues as they merge their financial empires as a married couple. Thoughtful planning can turn any marriage from a tax complication into a chance to build a lasting legacy, Capri Capital Partners CEO Robert Mancuso wrote in August. Read More.
Pause Before Acting on Business-Friendly Changes in New Tax Law. Changes to Sections 168, 179, and 174 of the Internal Revenue Code offer potential benefits, but businesses and their advisers should review all requirements and wait for IRS guidance. Documentation remains as important as ever, because the devil is in the details. Baker Tilly’s Jessica Jeane and James Creech examined these changes in July. Read More.
Accounting Firm Mergers Driven by Need to Grow Tech, Talent Pool. Mergers and acquisitions have become a popular path for growth-minded accounting firms due to a need for cutting-edge technology, centralized business operations, and enough employees to offer a variety of services. Smith + Howard CEO Sean Taylor wrote this in October. Read More.
Leaders Who Shrug Off Mass Federal Firings Ignore Danger: Werfel. Leaders who respond with a shrug to the Trump administration’s mass layoffs and agency dismantling aren’t escaping a broken system—they’re helping to break it. Former IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel wrote this in July. Read More.
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