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December 17, 2017 

IRS Warns of Hotmail Email Tax Scam

The Internal Revenue Service is warning taxpayers and tax professionals of a new email scam targeting Hotmail users that is being used to steal personal and financial information.

 Tax Reform 2018: Deductions and Credits Explained

December 17, 2017 

Tax Reform 2018: Deductions and Credits Explained

House and Senate Republicans have agreed to a new tax reform bill – the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act – by ironing out their differences in conference. Now the measure faces a vote in Congress the week before Christmas before it can become law.

 IRS Offers Relief for Partnerships and Entities

December 17, 2017 

IRS Offers Relief for Partnerships and Entities

The IRS has issued revised guidance extending relief for certain partnerships, real estate mortgage investment conduits (REMICs), and other entities that did not file the required returns by the new due date for tax years beginning in 2016.

 2018 Tax Reform Bill: What It Means for Regular Taxpayers

December 15, 2017 

2018 Tax Reform Bill: What It Means for Regular Taxpayers

House and Senate Republicans have agreed to a new tax reform bill – the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act – by ironing out their differences in conference. Now the measure faces a vote in Congress before it can become law. As expected, the final version of the ...

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December 15, 2017 

Tax Reform: House and Senate Reach Deal

House and Senate Republicans have agreed to a new tax reform bill – the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act – by ironing out their differences in conference. Now the measure faces a vote in Congress before it can become law. As expected, the final version of the ...

 ALTER Your Path: 5 Steps to Becoming a Consultant

December 15, 2017 

ALTER Your Path: 5 Steps to Becoming a Consultant

As we try to keep up in today’s fast-paced, disruptive world, we need to remember we are extremely valuable. We have a fundamental understanding of how business works. Yes, it ties back to debit and credits, but today we don’t need to worry so much ...

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 The Top Five Benefits of Outsourced Accounting

December 14, 2017 

The Top Five Benefits of Outsourced Accounting

Today’s business owners are facing greater expectations when it comes to financial transparency and government compliance. All too often, businesses are juggling day-to-day responsibilities alongside more complex and time-consuming tasks such as finance, accounting, compliance, internal audit, and risk management. They are simply trying to do more with fewer resources.

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December 14, 2017 

IRS Increases Mileage Rates for 2018

The business mileage rate and the medical and moving expense rates each increased 1 cent per mile from the rates for 2017. The charitable rate is set by statute and remains unchanged.

 8 Mistakes to Avoid When Hiring Seasonal Employees

December 14, 2017 

8 Mistakes to Avoid When Hiring Seasonal Employees

With winter approaching, employers in certain industries may need to hire temporary employees to help handle seasonal increases in demand. Even though seasonal employees are by definition short-term hires, cutting corners during the onboarding ...