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NYC mayor Bloomberg announces expanded EITC

New York Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and a deputy mayor focused on healthcare have announced a pilot program to expand the Earned Income Tax Credit for low-income single workers without dependent children, with the goal of increasing employment and...

News • May 11th, 2013

Tax-exempt organizations face May 15 filing deadline or could lose status

A key deadline of May 15 is facing many tax-exempt organizations that are required by law to file annual reports with the Internal Revenue Service. Organizations will see their federal tax exemptions automatically revoked if they have not filed...

News • May 10th, 2013

International Firm Names New Partner-in-Charge of Pennsylvania Office

WeiserMazars LLP Names Vincent Burke Partner-in-Charge of Pennsylvania Office

News • May 10th, 2013

The Heist 2013: Hackers worldwide take $45 million from ATMs ... in hours

Federal prosecutors in New York announced on Thursday that a group of hackers had figured out how to steal more than $45 million from ATMs in countries around the world, from the United States to the Middle East, Europe and Africa. They were...

News • May 9th, 2013

April home foreclosures down 20% to lowest level since 2007

Fewer U.S. homes entered the foreclosure process or were repossessed last month, an indication the nation's foreclosure woes are waning. Nationally, home repossessions fell 20 percent in April from the previous month.

News • May 9th, 2013

Falling gas prices helped April 2013 retail sales

Americans spent briskly during the early spring months in the latest sign that they're encouraged by the economic recovery.

News • May 9th, 2013

Lawmakers consider boosting IRS whistleblower program

Critics contend that delays and inadequate rules have hindered what could be a powerful way to fight tax fraud

News • May 9th, 2013

State to spend $15 million for cybersecurity

South Carolina needs to spend nearly $15 million next year to bolster cybersecurity in the wake of the largest hacking at a U.S. state agency, a consultant told state leaders Wednesday.

News • May 9th, 2013

New I-9 form has many small businesses unprepared

A printable version of the new I-9 form is available here. Employers across the United States face a deadline Wednesday that some may not know exists but that could prove costly if ignored.

News • May 9th, 2013

Budgeting and cost overruns at Job Corps, Labor Dept

Labor official blamed for Job Corps problems quits

News • May 9th, 2013

SEC charges Pennsylvania city with securities fraud

Federal regulators have accused fiscally beleaguered Harrisburg, Pa., of issuing misleading financial statements in what marks the second time just this year that a municipality or state has been charged with securities fraud.

News • May 9th, 2013

New 'Flex Reporting' offers deeper financial insight for accounting & business management

Intacct has announced the availability of its new Intacct Flex Reporting, a set of capabilities that gives strategic finance teams the business insight to help guide their organizations to continued success.

News • May 9th, 2013

SBA eases contracting rules for women-owned small businesses

SBA Finalizes Rule Adopting Changes to Contracting Program for Women-Owned Small Businesses

News • May 8th, 2013

Feds investigating former Dallas Cowboy for role in Ponzi scheme

Former Dallas Cowboy involved in $25 million Ponzi scheme

News • May 8th, 2013

Calif. labor commissioner finds more than $1.5 million in wage theft from caregivers

Labor Commissioner Uncovers $1.5 Million in Wage Theft by Fresno Assisted Living Provider and Seeks to Recover Wages for Caregivers

News • May 8th, 2013

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