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June 1, 2018 

A Look at Deferred Compensation Plans

For many employees, generous benefits are more important than pay raises. There are many benefits options you can offer to attract and retain employees, including deferred compensation plans.

Mike Kappel

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May 31, 2018 

Divorce: What Tax Reform Means for Alimony Deduction

Previously, divorced taxpayers were entitled to write of the full cost of qualified alimony payments above the line on a federal return. On the flip side, alimony recipients had to report the payments as taxable income. But child support payments, as ...D

 Do Manners Matter at Work?

May 31, 2018 

Do Manners Matter at Work?

A little common courtesy goes a long way at the office. Senior managers surveyed recently by staffing firm Accountemps said the most common breaches of business etiquette committed by staff and coworkers include running late to or missing meetings ...

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May 31, 2018 

Father’s Day Spending to Reach $15.3 Billion

Father’s Day spending is expected to total a near-record $15.3 billion this year, according to a study released today by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. A total of 77 percent of Americans will celebrate Father’s Day ...

 Is Cryptocurrency Subject to FBAR Requirements?

May 31, 2018 

Is Cryptocurrency Subject to FBAR Requirements?

However, the IRS took a different route and deemed crypto property. Even if held in a foreign wallet, why should property be subject to the strict FBAR rules. It’s property, just like a house, car, TV, or anything else. It would be a slippery slope ...

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May 30, 2018 

Former Oracle VP Joins Avalara as CTO and Engineering EVP

Prior to MobileIron, Fields worked at Oracle where he was a Group Vice President responsible for building the Oracle Service Cloud, which powers thousands of customer service centers around the world and is used by hundreds of thousands of support agents.

 How to Innovate Like Google

May 30, 2018 

How to Innovate Like Google

Last year at the DigitalCPA Conference I got a chance to tour Google's Headquarters in Silicon Valley. I was with a group of leading partners in major firms including my great friend, Joey Havens. We were treated to a discussion with Google's Chief ...

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May 30, 2018 

Estate Planning Under the New Tax Reform Guidelines

With the estate tax that has risen to $11.2 million, and if married and you elect portability the exemption doubles to $22.4 million. You might be asking yourself, why do you need to know about estate planning? Very simply, gift tax still exists, as well

Craig Smalley