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One in Two People in the U.S. is Affected by a Neurological Disease or Disorder
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Nov. 25 -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release:
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One in two people in the U.S. is affected by a neurological disease or disorder
Most common conditions are tension-type headache, migraine and diabetic neuropathy
Highlights:
* A new systematic analysis shows more than half the people living in the U.S., 54%, are affected by a neurological disease or disorder.
* Disorders of the nervous system impacted more than 180 million of the nearly 333 million Americans in 2021 and were the top cause of health loss in the U.S.
* The nervous
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MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Nov. 25 -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release:
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One in two people in the U.S. is affected by a neurological disease or disorder
Most common conditions are tension-type headache, migraine and diabetic neuropathy
Highlights:
* A new systematic analysis shows more than half the people living in the U.S., 54%, are affected by a neurological disease or disorder.
* Disorders of the nervous system impacted more than 180 million of the nearly 333 million Americans in 2021 and were the top cause of health loss in the U.S.
* The nervoussystem includes the brain, spinal cord and nerves.
* The most prevalent conditions were tension-type headache affecting 122 million Americans, migraine affecting 58 million and diabetic neuropathy affecting 17 million.
* The leading causes of health loss were stroke, Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, diabetic neuropathy and migraine.
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One in two people in the United States, just over half of the population, is affected by a neurological disease or disorder, according to a new systematic analysis by the American Academy of Neurology and the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation published on November 24, 2025, in the journal JAMA Neurology. The nervous system is the body's command center, directing how you move, think and feel. It includes the brain, spinal cord and nerves.
Researchers analyzed data from the Global Burden of Disease 2021 study, led by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington. It is the largest and most comprehensive effort to quantify health loss across places and over time, with more than 17,000 collaborators from 167 countries and territories around the world.
Using that study, researchers evaluated disability and mortality rates for 36 medical conditions that impact nervous system health across the U.S. population. In this analysis, they found over 180 million Americans, or 54% of the population, had at least one of these conditions.
"This new analysis showing one in two people in the U.S. is affected by a neurological disease or disorder is an urgent call to action," said American Academy of Neurology President Natalia S. Rost, MD, MPH, FAAN, FAHA. "It emphasizes the importance of accelerating research and discovery to achieve scientific breakthroughs in preventing and treating neurological diseases and disorders. With these efforts, led by neurologists and neuroscientists, the experts in brain health, we can improve brain health for all."
The 36 medical conditions included in the systematic analysis cover the lifespan, from birth defects and neurodevelopmental disorders like attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder to migraine, which can begin in teen years and often peak in a person's 30s, to Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease, which can occur later in life.
Researchers found the most prevalent conditions were tension-type headache affecting 122 million Americans, migraine affecting 58 million and diabetic neuropathy affecting 17 million.
"Disorders of the nervous system are highly prevalent and cause disability for millions of Americans," said author John P. Ney, MD, MPH, FAAN, of Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut. "Healthy brain, spinal cord and nerve function allows for greater participation in employment, relationships and improved quality of life. Increasing access to neurological and disability care could have substantial benefits for people across the United States."
The prevalence of conditions affecting the nervous system was higher in the U.S. population than in the global population, which was 43%. This is largely driven by tension-type headaches, which are very common but carry a lower burden of disability compared to many other neurological conditions. The authors note while these 36 neurological diseases and disorders are widespread, the U.S. performs relatively well in preventing deaths and long-term disability from these conditions. For example, the stroke rate is higher in the U.S. than in some other world regions, but the death rate is comparatively low.
"Neurological and neurodevelopmental disorders account for a disproportionate share of disability, illness and death across the United States," said author Jaimie Steinmetz, PhD, MSc, of the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington in Seattle. "Our analysis, the most comprehensive assessment of neurological burden in the U.S. to date, highlights the importance of investing in neurological health, including prevention, early detection and equitable neurological care."
Researchers looked at disability-adjusted life-years, a metric that captures total health loss in the population. It accounts for the frequency and severity of disease and the number of years of life lost due to early death. Conditions with the greatest collective health loss were stroke with 3.9 million disability-adjusted life-years, Alzheimer's disease and other dementias with 3.3 million, diabetic neuropathy with 2.2 million and migraine with 2.1 million disability-adjusted life-years.
After adjusting for changes in the age composition of the U.S. population, researchers found that the prevalence rate of neurological diseases and disorders has remained stable over time, with only a 0.2% decrease between 1990 and 2021. Over the same period, deaths from neurological diseases and disorders declined by 15%, meaning more people are living longer with these conditions. As a result, the number of years lived with disability increased by 10%.
"Our analysis found that total disability-adjusted life-years from neurological diseases and disorders in the U.S. increased by 55% between 1990 and 2021," said Ney. "However, when accounting for the effects of an aging population, the increase was much smaller. This pattern shows that much of the rise in neurological disease burden is linked to an older U.S. population that is more vulnerable to conditions affecting the nervous system."
A limitation of the systematic analysis was that some diseases and disorders that affect multiple systems of the body, such as HIV, were excluded because the neurological component could not be easily isolated.
The systematic analysis was funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
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About the American Academy of Neurology
The American Academy of Neurology is the leading voice in brain health. As the world's largest association of neurologists and neuroscience professionals with more than 40,000 members, the AAN provides access to the latest news, science and research affecting neurology for patients, caregivers, physicians and professionals alike. The AAN's mission is to enhance member career fulfillment and promote brain health for all. A neurologist is a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis, care and treatment of brain, spinal cord and nervous system diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, stroke, concussion, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, headache and migraine.
Explore the latest in neurological disease and brain health, from the minds at the AAN at AAN.com or find us on Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
About IHME
An independent population health research organization based at the University of Washington School of Medicine, the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) works with collaborators around the world to develop timely, relevant, and scientifically valid evidence that illuminates the state of health everywhere. In making our research available and approachable, we aim to inform health policy and practice in pursuit of our vision: all people living long lives in full health.
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Original text here: https://www.aan.com/PressRoom/Home/PressRelease/5296
[Category: Medical]
CTA CEO: America Leads the AI Race When We Think Big
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 25 -- The Consumer Technology Association issued the following statement on Nov. 24, 2025, by CEO and Vice Chair Gary Shapiro:
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CTA CEO: America Leads the AI Race When We Think Big
"The Trump Administration's Genesis Mission is the launching pad for an American-led AI future. The United States is home to the world's most innovative AI companies. As President Trump recognizes, AI-accelerated innovation can transform lives and solve the world's biggest challenges.
The Administration is right to focus on public-private partnerships. To win the AI race, industry,
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ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 25 -- The Consumer Technology Association issued the following statement on Nov. 24, 2025, by CEO and Vice Chair Gary Shapiro:
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CTA CEO: America Leads the AI Race When We Think Big
"The Trump Administration's Genesis Mission is the launching pad for an American-led AI future. The United States is home to the world's most innovative AI companies. As President Trump recognizes, AI-accelerated innovation can transform lives and solve the world's biggest challenges.
The Administration is right to focus on public-private partnerships. To win the AI race, industry,academia, and government must work in collaboration, supporting apprenticeships, participation in AI-driven scientific research, and commercialization activities.
America leads the AI race when we think big. The Genesis Mission captures the spirit of innovation that defined our country for the first 250 years and drives American leadership for the centuries to come."
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About Consumer Technology Association (CTA)(R):
As North America's largest technology trade association, CTA is the tech sector. Our members are the world's leading innovators - from startups to global brands - helping support more than 18 million American jobs. CTA owns and produces CES(R) - the most powerful tech event in the world. Find us at CTA.tech. Follow us @CTAtech.
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Original text here: https://www.cta.tech/press-releases/cta-statement-in-support-of-ai-moratorium
[Category: Electronic Products]
CMS Releases CY 2026 Final Medicare OPPS, ASC And ESRD Payment And Policy Updates
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Nov. 25 -- The Missouri Hospital Association posted the following news:
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CMS Releases CY 2026 Final Medicare OPPS, ASC And ESRD Payment And Policy Updates
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released the calendar year 2026 Medicare hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System, updates to the Ambulatory Surgical Center payment program and the End-stage Renal Disease Prospective Payment System. Major updates include the following.
OPPS
* increases the OPPS payment rates by 2.6%, which is a 0.2% increase from the proposed rule; this is based on a 3.3%
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JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Nov. 25 -- The Missouri Hospital Association posted the following news:
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CMS Releases CY 2026 Final Medicare OPPS, ASC And ESRD Payment And Policy Updates
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released the calendar year 2026 Medicare hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System, updates to the Ambulatory Surgical Center payment program and the End-stage Renal Disease Prospective Payment System. Major updates include the following.
OPPS
* increases the OPPS payment rates by 2.6%, which is a 0.2% increase from the proposed rule; this is based on a 3.3%market basket update, less a 0.7% productivity adjustment
* reduces off-campus provider-based department payments for drug administration services
* phases out the inpatient-only list over a three-year period beginning with the elimination of 285 procedures
* did not finalize the accelerated repayment of the 340B remedy
* further revises hospital price transparency rules by requiring hospitals to disclose the 10th, median and 90th percentile amounts to be reported within the machine-readable files
* finalizes the reduction of civil monetary penalties by 35% when a hospital agrees with CMS' determination of their noncompliance and waives the right to a hearing
ASC
* increases ASC rates by 2.6%, which is based on the IPPS market basket percent increase of 3.3%, less the 0.7% productivity adjustment
* extends the use of hospital market basket update as the update factor used for the ASC payment system by one additional year
ESRD
* CMS is estimating ESRD PPS payments to increase by 2.2%
* decreases the outlier fixed dollar loss threshold from $234.26 to $162.43
MHA published an issue brief with additional information.
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About Missouri Hospital Association
The Missouri Hospital Association is a nonprofit association in Jefferson City that represents 136 Missouri hospitals. In addition to representation and advocacy on behalf of its membership, the association offers continuing education programs on current health care topics and seeks to educate the public about health care issues.
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Original text here: https://www.mohospitals.org/newsroom/cms-releases-cy-2026-final-medicare-opps-asc-and-esrd-payment-and-policy-updates
[Category: Health Care]
CMS Provides Update On Processing Of Medicare Claims Impacted By Government Shutdown
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Nov. 25 -- The Missouri Hospital Association posted the following news:
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CMS Provides Update On Processing Of Medicare Claims Impacted By Government Shutdown
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services provided additional guidance about the processing of claims impacted by the government shutdown. During the shutdown, CMS instructed the Medicare Administrative Contractors to process claims consistent with the Pricer software, fee and payment schedules that included reductions in payment due to the expiration of certain health care extender policies.
CMS now instructs
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JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Nov. 25 -- The Missouri Hospital Association posted the following news:
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CMS Provides Update On Processing Of Medicare Claims Impacted By Government Shutdown
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services provided additional guidance about the processing of claims impacted by the government shutdown. During the shutdown, CMS instructed the Medicare Administrative Contractors to process claims consistent with the Pricer software, fee and payment schedules that included reductions in payment due to the expiration of certain health care extender policies.
CMS now instructsthe MACs to perform mass adjustments to any paid claims for the extender policies that were included in the recently enacted continuing resolution, including the enhanced low-volume payment adjustment and the Medicare-dependent hospital program.
CMS also previously instructed the MACs to return certain telehealth claims that were no longer payable because of lapsing statutory provisions. CMS now instructs providers to resubmit those claims.
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About Missouri Hospital Association
The Missouri Hospital Association is a nonprofit association in Jefferson City that represents 136 Missouri hospitals. In addition to representation and advocacy on behalf of its membership, the association offers continuing education programs on current health care topics and seeks to educate the public about health care issues.
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Original text here: https://www.mohospitals.org/newsroom/cms-provides-update-on-processing-of-medicare-claims-impacted-by-government-shutdown
[Category: Health Care]
CFA Program Level I Receives Accreditation From Institute of Banking & Finance Singapore: IBF Certification and Funding to Support Financial Sector Professionals
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Nov. 25 -- The CFA Institute, an association of investment professionals, issued the following news release:
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CFA Program Level I Receives Accreditation from Institute of Banking & Finance Singapore (IBF): IBF Certification and Funding to Support Financial Sector Professionals
CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals, today announced that Level I of the CFA Program has been successfully accredited by the Institute of Banking and Finance Singapore (IBF), marking the first time that the CFA Program has received recognition under a national
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Nov. 25 -- The CFA Institute, an association of investment professionals, issued the following news release:
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CFA Program Level I Receives Accreditation from Institute of Banking & Finance Singapore (IBF): IBF Certification and Funding to Support Financial Sector Professionals
CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals, today announced that Level I of the CFA Program has been successfully accredited by the Institute of Banking and Finance Singapore (IBF), marking the first time that the CFA Program has received recognition under a nationalindustry skills framework with funding support in Asia Pacific.
With the attainment of the IBF accreditation status, eligible candidates in Singapore who register for CFA Program Level I and subsequently pass the exam at the August 2026 sitting, or any later sitting, will be eligible for the IBF Certification (IBF Qualified Level 1) and can obtain a subsidy of up to 70% of the course fees, significantly reducing the cost of participation.
Funding administration will be managed locally by CFA Society Singapore. "This milestone reflects Singapore's recognition of the CFA Program as an essential credential for developing financial talent aligned with the country's vision of retaining its position as a world-class financial hub," said Cindy Tan, CFA, President, CFA Society Singapore.
The CFA Program is widely regarded as the gold standard in investment management education, emphasizing global best practices, rigorous analytical training, practical skills, and the highest ethical standards. "With more than 200,000 charterholders worldwide and growing candidate numbers in Singapore, the CFA Program equips professionals with the skills required to meet the demands of today's fast-evolving financial industry, from portfolio management to sustainable investing," said Simon Ng, CFA, Immediate Past President, CFA Society Singapore.
Carolyn Neo, CEO, Institute of Banking and Finance Singapore, said:
"The CFA Level I Program plays a pivotal role in developing deep financial expertise and ethical leadership in the investment profession. The accreditation of the Program means that it is aligned with the Skills Framework for Financial Services, and individuals who successfully complete this Program are eligible for IBF Certification, an industry recognized mark of skills attainment. This further enhances the value of the CFA Program for financial professionals in Singapore and reinforces IBF's commitment in uplifting and supporting the career development of professionals across Singapore's financial services sector."
Margaret Franklin, CFA, President and CEO, CFA Institute, said:
"We are delighted to partner with the Institute of Banking and Finance Singapore on this landmark initiative. IBF plays a vital role in strengthening Singapore's financial ecosystem, particularly in developing the skills and capabilities of professionals. This partnership will have a positive impact on aspiring CFA candidates in Singapore. For the first time in an Asia Pacific global financial center, the CFA Program is aligned to the national skills framework with funding made available, a clear recognition that underscores both the Program's importance to Singapore's talent development agenda and its accessibility for the next generation of professionals."
"We look forward to working closely with IBF to support Singapore's continued leadership as a global hub for financial excellence, while empowering the next generation of talent with the skills, credentials, and opportunities they need to succeed," Franklin said.
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About CFA Institute
As the global association of investment professionals, CFA Institute sets the standards for professional excellence and credentials. We champion ethical behavior in investment markets and serve as the leading source of learning and research for the investment industry. We believe in fostering an environment where investors' interests come first, markets function at their best, and economies grow. With more than 200,000 charterholders worldwide across more than 160 markets, CFA Institute has 9 offices and 158 local societies. Find us at www.cfainstitute.org or follow us on LinkedIn.
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About CFA Society Singapore
CFA Society Singapore is part of a worldwide network of CFA Institute member societies that lead the investment profession globally by promoting the highest standards of ethics, education, and professional excellence for the ultimate benefit of society. It represents the interests of more than 4,000 investment professionals through advocacy, education, events, and professional development. Visit: https://cfasocietysingapore.org.
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Original text here: https://www.cfainstitute.org/about/press-room/2025/ibf-cfa-program-level-i-funding-support
[Category: Financial Services]
AICPA, State CPA Societies Urge Department of Education to Recognize Accounting Programs as Professional Degree Programs
NEW YORK, Nov. 25 -- The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants issued the following news release:
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AICPA, State CPA Societies Urge Department of Education to Recognize Accounting Programs as Professional Degree Programs
Designation Would Recognize the Critical Role CPAs Play and Ensure Access to Financial Aid for Future Accountants
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and state CPA societies strongly oppose any proposal that fails to recognize accounting as a professional degree program.
The organizations are calling on the U.S. Department
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NEW YORK, Nov. 25 -- The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants issued the following news release:
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AICPA, State CPA Societies Urge Department of Education to Recognize Accounting Programs as Professional Degree Programs
Designation Would Recognize the Critical Role CPAs Play and Ensure Access to Financial Aid for Future Accountants
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and state CPA societies strongly oppose any proposal that fails to recognize accounting as a professional degree program.
The organizations are calling on the U.S. Departmentof Education to explicitly include accounting programs in the regulatory definition of "professional degree programs." While higher education reforms were included in H.R. 1--commonly referred to as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act--the Department of Education only recently released proposed changes that would reclassify professional degree programs. Unfortunately, accounting is not currently listed among those programs.
"Recognizing accounting programs as professional degree programs is common sense," said Mark Koziel, CPA, CGMA, the president and CEO of the AICPA. "It reflects the impact accountants make on the lives of individuals, the health of communities and the integrity of financial systems, as well as the rigorous path taken to become a licensed Certified Public Accountant."
The definitions of professional degree programs help determine loan eligibility, which can be a critical differentiator for a student striving to complete an accounting degree program and become a CPA.
Becoming a licensed CPA involves meeting specific education requirements, passing the CPA Exam, and completing work experience under the supervision of another CPA. CPAs throughout their careers are bound by the ethical requirements of a code of conduct and must complete ongoing professional education, among other requirements, to remain licensed.
The combination of challenging initial licensure requirements and life-long commitment to protecting the public interest are hallmarks of accounting's status as a professional field. The federal government's own projections suggest that demand for accountants will continue to outstrip demand for jobs in general through 2034 (+5% growth vs. +3%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics), making it even more critical that support mechanisms such as recognition and financial aid are in place.
The AICPA and state CPA societies will continue to advocate strongly for accounting to be recognized as a professional degree program.
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Original text here: https://www.aicpa-cima.com/news/article/aicpa-state-cpa-societies-urge-department-of-education-to-recognize
[Category: Accounting]
AICPA Supplies Treasury and IRS With Recommendations on "All or Nothing" Approach to Dual Consolidated Loss
NEW YORK, Nov. 25 -- The American Institute of CPAs issued the following news release:
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AICPA Supplies Treasury and IRS with Recommendations on "All or Nothing" Approach to Dual Consolidated Loss
In a letter (https://www.aicpa-cima.com/resources/download/aicpa-comments-on-notice-2025-44-all-or-nothing-approach-to-dual) sent to the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) submitted recommendations on the "all or nothing" approach to dual consolidated losses (DCL) as requested in Notice 2025-44 (https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/n-25-44.pdf).
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NEW YORK, Nov. 25 -- The American Institute of CPAs issued the following news release:
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AICPA Supplies Treasury and IRS with Recommendations on "All or Nothing" Approach to Dual Consolidated Loss
In a letter (https://www.aicpa-cima.com/resources/download/aicpa-comments-on-notice-2025-44-all-or-nothing-approach-to-dual) sent to the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) submitted recommendations on the "all or nothing" approach to dual consolidated losses (DCL) as requested in Notice 2025-44 (https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/n-25-44.pdf).This approach means that if even a portion the DCL is used in a foreign country, the entire loss cannot be deducted in the U.S. The concern of "double dipping" cannot occur if the items of deductions or loss that represent a permanent difference between the U.S. federal income tax law and foreign law are excluded from the DCL calculation.
The AICPA is asking Treasury and the IRS to allow an exception for these permanently disallowed amounts so companies aren't penalized unnecessarily.
The AICPA recommends Treasury and the IRS issue guidance stating that if the "all or nothing" approach is retained, any expenses that can never be used under foreign tax law should be left out of the U.S. loss calculation. This ensures companies aren't penalized for deductions that don't create a risk of double use. Additionally in the letter, the AICPA provided language that will address the issue as an exception to the existing general rule. This language employs a narrower provision in the computation of a DCL under Treas. Reg. Sec. 1.1503(d)-5 and would fill a gap in the existing regulations and ensure that the "blunt" nature of the "all or nothing" approach does not inappropriately disallow deductions that do not give rise to a "double dipping" concern.
"The AICPA's recommended language would not require complex stacking or ordering rules and would not increase the administrative complexity and burden," said Reema Patel, Senior Manager for Tax Policy & Advocacy for the AICPA. "Rather, we believe that the framework for the documentation required to substantiate the permanent disallowance already exists in the current regulations, and a narrow exception can be included without altering the overall architecture of the regulations."
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About the American Institute of CPAs
The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) is the world's largest member association representing the CPA profession, with 397,000 members and a history of serving the public interest since 1887. AICPA members represent many areas of practice, including business and industry, public practice, government, education, and consulting. A founding member of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, the AICPA sets ethical standards for the profession, attestation standards, and U.S. auditing standards for private companies, not-for-profit organizations, and federal, state, and local governments. It develops and grades the Uniform CPA Examination, offers specialized credentials, partners across the profession to build future talent, and drives continuing education to advance the vitality, relevance, and quality of the profession.
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Original text here: https://www.aicpa-cima.com/news/article/aicpa-supplies-treasury-and-irs-with-recommendations-on-all-or-nothing
[Category: Accounting]
