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March 12, 2013
New online directory connects users with listings of accounting and tax professionals around the world
Looking for a tax professional who knows the tax law in your area?
March 12, 2013
Tips on deducting medical and dental expenses, Retirement savings tax credits
Taxpayers who want to deduct their medical or dental expenses on their income taxes need to understand some of the basic requirements for the deductions. The same goes with those who may be saving for retirement via specific plans and IRAs.
March 12, 2013
Marriage, Divorce and Taxes: Those with a name change in 2012 face extra challenges with IRS
Whether for marriage or another reason, it may be an issue mostly faced by women, but some men do it too: Changing their last name.
March 11, 2013
Employee fraud can cripple a small business: How to limit damages
How much does can a thieving employee cost a business? According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), the average financial loss for one instance of employee fraud is $140,000, and 40 to 50 percent of victimized companies don't recover any of their losses.
March 8, 2013
President of national small business association urges politicians to act on federal deficit
The president and CEO of the National Small Business Association, NSBA President, Todd McCracken, wants Congress to set aside partisan differences and get back to the work they were elected to do: Addressing the national debt.
March 5, 2013
Billtrust enhances features in Invoice Gateway eBilling system
Account Linking, International Language Support, Rules-Based Payment Routing and OtherNew Capabilities Make Online Bill-Paying Even Easier and More Attractive for B2B Customers
March 5, 2013
Finally! IRS has all forms in place, is accepting all income tax returns
Forget the Sequester ... it's time to put the final nail in the coffin of the problems the Fiscal Cliff caused.
March 5, 2013
Income tax deductions for college students and recent grads
While they probably don’t own a home yet, there are still plenty of good deductions that taxpayers still in their 20s don’t want to miss.
March 4, 2013
Mobile Payment Solutions: Are they Right for Small Businesses?
Our society seems to be taking the “paperless” movement in all directions, including to our wallets. The mobile payment phenomenon is a part of this continuing shift, but one that has different pros and cons than traditional online payment or e-invoicing utilities.
March 1, 2013
The best tech enabled hotel in the world?
Chicago’s largest hotel is now the most tech-savvy hotel in the world and seems ready to handle the most digital guests, whether traveling on business or pleasure.
February 28, 2013
Guide to sales tax holidays across the U.S. in 2013
Fortunately, the experts at Avalara have put together the "Retailer's Guide to Sales Tax Holidays in 2013," a comprehensive list of tax exempt items and dates across the country.
February 28, 2013
More women in management roles, but earn 77% compared to men: Women’s History Month, March 2013
There are also more women-owned businesses which employ more workers of both sexes, and women are increasingly joining the military in both enlisted and officer ranks, lead their male counterparts in education and voting activity, and women account for exactly 100% of the 85.4 million mothers in the United States.
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CPA, CITP, CGMA
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Accounting & AI Marketing Consultant
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CPA, CITP, CGMA
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CPA, CITP, CEO
Ken Berry, JD
CPA Practice Advisor Tax Correspondent
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Accounting Content Specialist
Mary Girsch-Bock
Contributing Writer
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MCS, MCP
Roman Kepczyk
CPA, CITP, CGMA
