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 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 ...

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December 14, 2017 

TaxSlayer Launches Online Advance Tax Refund Product

Exclusively from TaxSlayer, qualifying customers can receive up to $1000, in as little as 48 hours of their e-file being accepted by the IRS. Customers can select to receive these funds via direct deposit into their bank account or via an American ...