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The blockchain gang; buying vs. leasing biz cars; real estate defined for Sec. 199A; and other highlights from our favorite tax blogger.

Tackling blockchain in the accounting profession: Blockchain is one of the hottest topics in the accounting and financial services field, but a substantial amount of uncertainty remains.

SEC charges KPMG, Deloitte and BDO’s foreign affiliates over improper audits

Foreign affiliates of KPMG, Deloitte & Touche and BDO have agreed to settle charges with the Securities and Exchange Commission for getting involved in audit work that circumvented the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board’s full oversight.

IRS plans to end offshore voluntary disclosure program: The Internal Revenue Service said Tuesday it plans to close the 2014 Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program on Sept. 28, 2018 and will start winding it down before that date.

IRS more likely to question returns than taxpayers think: Audits aren’t the only ways the service can put them on the spot, the tax prep chain warns.