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December 16, 2019 

How to Take the Stress Out of Payroll

With all the rules and regulations around payroll, it can seem like a daunting task to get into the payroll game, and still avoid the stress. The good news is that the pain that sometimes comes with payroll is often the reason potential clients seek ...

Becca Fieler

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December 16, 2019 

Top 10 Payroll and HR Issues for 2020

What are the top regulatory issues that employers should be aware of and prepared for in 2020? As business owners and HR managers plan for the year ahead, here is a list of the top 10 compliance topics that should be kept top of mind as ...

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December 16, 2019 

Americans Prefer Using Credit Cards Over Cash or Debit

Consumers report that merchants are trying to influence their method of paying. For example, this year 59% report that they have seen signs posed by merchants stating credit card minimums, up from 52% in 2018. Also, 46% report stores offering ...

QB Pro Advisor Dec 2019

December 15, 2019 

AI-Driven Innovations All the Talk at QuickBooks Connect 2019

QuickBooks Live was designed specifically for small businesses who are not currently connected with an accountant or bookkeeper and feel they only require a light level of ongoing assistance. Several informational breakout sessions were held during ...

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December 15, 2019 

Tax Exempt Orgs Required to eFile Forms Starting this Year

Those who previously filed paper forms will receive a letter from the IRS informing them of the change. Filing deadlines vary by form type. The IRS will postpone the required e-filing of Form 990-EZ for one year, while optional e-filing continues to ...

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December 14, 2019 

IRS Appoints 12 New Members to Advisory Council

The Internal Revenue Service has appointed 12 new members to the Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council. The IRSAC, established in 1953, is an organized public forum for IRS officials and representatives of the public to discuss various issues in tax administration. The council provides the IRS commissioner with relevant feedback, observations and recommendations. It will...…

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December 13, 2019 

Does Your Firm Need a Technology Steering Committee?

In an accounting firm, technology is embedded in everything we do. Yet too often, we see firms hand off responsibility for all technology projects to their IT teams. Firms that successfully leverage technology as a strategic asset recognize that ...

Jim Boomer