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November 15, 2018 

A business may elect to expense all or part of the cost of any Section 179 property and deduct it in the year the property is placed in service. The new law increased the maximum deduction from $500,000 to $1 million. It also increased the phase-out ...

November 15, 2018 

The IRSAC is a federal advisory committee that provides an organized public forum for discussion of relevant tax administration issues between IRS officials and representatives of the public. IRSAC members offer constructive observations regarding ...

November 15, 2018 

Scavuzzo was recognized for leading Marcum’s digital transformation and his advocacy of leveraging technology to ensure the firm maintains long-term competitiveness in a rapidly accelerating technology landscape.

November 15, 2018 

Schreiber has also received the AICPA Tax Division 2016 Distinguished Service Award, the Society of Louisiana CPAs (SLCPA) 2017 Outstanding CPE Discussion Leader Award and the SLCPA Life Membership Award.

November 15, 2018 

The acquisition brings HHM’s employee total to 155, including the 30 team members in the Memphis office. All GWW’s employees were retained in the merger. Both Wildman and Grisham joined HHM as directors and will work diligently to provide a seamless ...

November 15, 2018 

The standard deduction for married filing jointly rises to $24,400 for tax year 2019, up $400 from the prior year. For single taxpayers and married individuals filing separately, the standard deduction rises to $12,200 for 2019, up $200, and for heads ...

November 15, 2018 

Many startup businesses begin as something the founders pursue in their spare time, while still working a full-time job. If your dream is to turn such a “side hustle” into your livelihood, how do you know when the time has come to make that leap?

November 14, 2018 

SMBs continue to embrace new technologies to drive growth, with 71 percent indicating that they will increase their investment in cloud-based technologies in the coming year. Efficiency, profitability, and gaining competitive advantage are at the ...

November 14, 2018 

Square has launched employee benefit offerings within Square Payroll, providing small businesses who use Square Payroll access to quality, affordable benefits like health insurance and retirement savings. Benefits are flexible, easy-to-use, and ...

November 14, 2018 

The number of CI special agents dipped below 2,100 by the end of fiscal 2018, which is the lowest level since the early 1970’s. Consequently, CI turned to data analytics to assist in finding the most-impactful cases.

November 14, 2018 

The Tax Division Distinguished Service Award is bestowed for outstanding current contribution to the Tax Division. The individual must have made a substantial contribution to the Tax Division’s work product through a notable, extraordinary personal ...

November 13, 2018 

Has your firm utilized technology to its fullest capacity to provide the highest quality service to your clients? Is your firm able to successfully attract, retain, and engage top talent due to your strength with technology? If so, you can stop ...

Garrett Wagner