Archived News for Tax & Accounting Professionals

Complexity of Tax Regulations and Code Leads Many SMBs to Outside Accountants

Majority of U.S. small business owners that use an outside accountant do so because of complex tax regulations and code.

News • April 22nd, 2013

Most Small Businesses Not Planning to Increase Hiring in 2013

With continuing uncertainty on the effects of ObamaCare and other tax and regulatory laws, many private businesses are not planning on increasing their staff sizes in 2013, according to a new Sageworks survey.

News • April 22nd, 2013

Bookkeeper charged with theft of $170,000; Allegedly used money for breast implants

Woman bought breast implants after stealing $170,000 from employer, deputies say.

News • April 22nd, 2013

10 reasons why 'green leases' benefit tenants and property managers

Green leases offer 10 opportunities to benefit tenants, landlords and the environment

News • April 22nd, 2013

Money Smart Week helps develop better spending and saving habits

Five national organizations committed to promoting financial education are taking part April 20–27, 2013, in Money Smart Week, a national effort to help consumers make informed decisions about their personal finances.

News • April 22nd, 2013

Survey shows half of U.S. high school seniors don't understand cost, terms of college student loans

Credit Union Survey Suggests Future College Graduates Will Face Massive Unintended Debt

News • April 22nd, 2013

Majority of small businesses say national politics not affecting employment or planning

Survey: US budget tightening not hurting business

News • April 22nd, 2013

Baking Success: Despite cancer and recession, Minnesota entrepreneur builds thriving business

Blunt-talking Minneapolis baker named Small Business Person of the Year

News • April 22nd, 2013

Small Businesses Irked by eBay Action Against Online Sales Tax Fairness Bill

Small retailers from across the country responded to eBay’s demand that the U.S. Senate preserve their government-sanctioned subsidy that gives them an unfair competitive advantage over their brick-and-mortar counterparts.

News • April 22nd, 2013

NY Russian Mob Leaders Indicted for $100M Gambling Ring, Laundering

U.S. authorities allege all had roles in a sprawling scheme by two related Russian-American organized crime enterprises. Prosecutors say in recent years the operations laundered at least $100 million in illegal gambling proceeds through hundreds of...

News • April 22nd, 2013

Five Tips for Restaurants to Improve Eco Sustainability

Strategies for reducing waste and improving product lifecycles from Cintas

News • April 20th, 2013

Construction up 9.8% in Major California Cities

Quarter-Over-Quarter Private and Public Construction Activity Jumped 22.4%

News • April 20th, 2013

Study: Commodities Markets Help Make Weather Forecasts More Accurate

Researchers from the University of Michigan found that the government agency's data became more accurate in the 24 cities where the Chicago Mercantile Exchange began selling weather derivative contracts.

News • April 20th, 2013

Florida sues BP & Halliburton over 2010 Gulf oil spill

Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi said on April 19 that she will file a lawsuit against BP and Halliburton seeking damages as a result of the oil spill that sullied the Gulf of Mexico three years ago.

News • April 20th, 2013

Texans Affected by Fertilizer Plant Explosion Given Tax Extensions by State

Texas Comptroller Susan Combs has announced that taxpayers in McLennan County affected by the fertilizer plant explosion in the town of West, Texas, can postpone paying state taxes while they recover from the devastation.

News • April 20th, 2013

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