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February 4, 2020 

The Sage Accountants Network provides you with the benefits and resources to partner even closer with your clients. Rely on Sage to help you save time, grow your practice, and better serve your clients.

February 4, 2020 

The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 required the IRS to create a tax form for seniors. Taxpayers age 65 or older now have the option to use Form 1040-SR, U.S. Tax Return for Seniors. Form 1040-SR, when printed, features larger font and better readability.

February 4, 2020 

Should companies open their books to employees? New research from global staffing firm Robert Half Management Resources shows a majority of workers (82 CFOs were asked, “Does your company provide employees with regular updates on its quarterly and annual financial performance?” Their responses: “Staff feel more invested and engaged when leadership provides updates on company...…

February 4, 2020 

As one of the nation’s leading professional services firms, CLA has retained the agility to serve clients of all sizes and in all locations, while at the same time bringing an uncommon depth of capabilities, all in one place.

February 4, 2020 

This program was created in honor of George Willie, CPA, CGMA, a former chair of AICPA’s PCPS Executive Committee and the AICPA Minority Initiatives Committee. During his more than 35-year career, Willie has promoted the benefits of a career in ...

February 4, 2020 

To select the companies in the cohort, a diverse advisory board of investors, entrepreneurs, financial industry leaders, academics and activists evaluated more than 100 applicants on their team, business model and product-market fit.

February 4, 2020 

Located on IRS.gov, Identity Theft Central is available 24/7 at irs.gov/identitytheft. It is a resource on how to report identity theft, how taxpayers can protect themselves against phishing, online scams and more.

February 3, 2020 

Have you ever thought about the difference between the words “value” and “values”? If you’re laughing and thinking, “Yeah, it’s the letter ‘s’,” well, you’re not wrong, but that’s not what I mean. When we talk about “value,” a word we usually use in a professional context, we’re usually referring to providing benefit to clients....…

Amy Vetter

February 3, 2020 

Many professional liability claims arise because the tax pro had insufficient time to properly review client information received and an otherwise avoidable error is made on the client’s tax return. To help reduce this risk, be proactive and contact ...

February 3, 2020 

Those celebrating the holiday said they plan to spend an average $196.31, up 21 percent over last year’s previous record of $161.96. Spending is expected to total $27.4 billion, up 32 percent from last year’s record $20.7 billion.

February 2, 2020 

This chart shows when you might receive your tax refund. In general, the IRS says e-filed returns are usually processed and refunds issued within 21 days,or less than two weeks for simpler tax returns.

January 31, 2020 

Nearly half (46%) of CFOs are facing increased demand to provide overall business counsel. Additional factors driving the changing CFO role include the availability of real-time data and increased compliance and regulation requirements, as well as the ...