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Taxes October 24, 2024
IRS Issues Guidance for Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit
The revenue procedure provides procedures and requirements that a manufacturer of specified property must follow to be treated as a qualified manufacturer (QM).
Payroll October 24, 2024
Should I Use a 401K Disbursement or Loan to Pay Off Mortgage?
I'm 55-ish in the Midwest and my mortgage end is in sight. I'm comfortable with my 401(k) balance. Does it make sense for me to cash-out just enough to pay off the house? ($40,000, out of a 401(k) balance of 400k.)
Payroll October 24, 2024
Job Growth Moderates Slightly for U.S. Small Businesses in September
Hourly earnings growth for workers showed 3.01% in September, while the three-month annualized hourly earnings growth has remained below three percent for the past five months.
Taxes October 23, 2024
IRS Says Tax-Exempt Orgs Don’t Need to File New Corporate AMT Form 4626
Tax-exempt organizations should maintain Form 4626 in their books and records for purposes of documenting whether they are an applicable corporation for purposes of the alternative minimum tax and, if so, for determining any corporate alternative minimum tax liability.
Taxes October 23, 2024
IRS Suggests All Taxpayers Get IP PIN for More Security When Filing Taxes
This simple yet crucial step can provide an added layer of security, helping protect against tax-related identity theft.
Accounting October 23, 2024
AuditBoard Expands AI Capabilities, Empowering Customers to Define the Future of Audit, Risk, and Compliance
AuditBoard and Ascend2 Research recently conducted a survey finding 89 percent of organizations plan to use AI but face challenges like data privacy concerns and high costs.
Accounting October 23, 2024
Intuit Unveils New ProAdvisor Academy, Names Ted Callahan as New QuickBooks ProAdvisor Program Leader
Launched this week, the new ProAdvisor Academy is an education platform that gives accounting firms access to professional development for employees at any stage of their careers.
Accounting October 23, 2024
Andersen Launches the Andersen Institute for Finance and Economics
The Andersen Institute plans to host key client events in major U.S. cities in the first half of 2025 and build visibility through partnerships and collaborations, media appearances, and a robust digital presence.
Payroll October 23, 2024
73% of Employees Want More Education on Company Benefits
HR managers say they spend 12 hours on average, or more than one-fourth of their week, on payroll and benefit-related administrative tasks–with 27% of them spending 20 hours or more.
Small Business October 23, 2024
Retail Sales Grew in September
The Census Bureau said overall retail sales in September were up 0.4% seasonally adjusted month over month and up 1.7% unadjusted year over year.
Financial Planning October 22, 2024
AICPA Offers Financial Tips to Recent Hurricane Victims
The personal financial planning experts at the American Institute of CPAs are offering tips to help with financial wellbeing and planning for the future.
Small Business October 22, 2024
AICPA Asks Treasury for Guidance on Marijuana Law Changes
The AICPA has provided recommendations as a starting point for issuing guidance to cannabis businesses and tax practitioners, urging that they be implemented as soon as possible.
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