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 The Tax Blotter – Nov. 17, 2017

November 15, 2017 

The Tax Blotter – Nov. 17, 2017

The chances of a tax protestor prevailing in court are slim to nil. Typically, taxpayers will argue that payment of tax is strictly voluntary or unconstitutional or they don’t have to pay taxes on religious or moral grounds, to no avail. But they keep ...

Ken Berry, JD

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November 15, 2017 

Now’s the Time to Plan for Health FSAs in 2018

An employee who chooses to participate can contribute up to $2,650 during the 2018 plan year. That’s a $50 increase over 2017. Amounts contributed are not subject to federal income tax, Social Security tax or Medicare tax. If the plan allows, the ...

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November 15, 2017 

What Earlier State Filing Means for Businesses

Every tax reporting season brings with it new requirements for businesses – these can range from small form changes to significant new regulations, that means that filers should not get too comfortable. Now is also the time for businesses to take note ...

 A Letter from the Editor

November 15, 2017 

A Letter from the Editor

With over 10,000 taxing jurisdictions in this country alone, each with constantly changing laws, and the taxing jurisdictions of over 100 countries worldwide, it’s difficult to imagine one person or even one firm trying to keep abreast of all that ...

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November 14, 2017 

Chrome River Releases New Invoice Management Solution

Chrome River has unveiled the latest version of its invoice automation tool, Chrome River INVOICE. Chrome River INVOICE now provides a fully mobile solution which is fast, fluid, and enables approvers and administrators to manage the invoice process ...

 AICPA Welcomes Senate Tax Reform Plan

November 14, 2017 

AICPA Welcomes Senate Tax Reform Plan

The AICPA president acknowledged the work of Senate Finance Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) and House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady (R-Tex.) and their respective committees. He noted that in the last five years the AICPA has provided...

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November 14, 2017 

Report Shows Priorities of Young Accounting Professionals

Young finance professionals at small and medium-size practices are a mobile group who seek out professional development and are well-equipped to deal with changes being driven by globalization and technology, finds a new report by ACCA (the Association...

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November 14, 2017 

Avalara CRUSH Heads to Washington, D.C. in May 2018

Now in its third year, Avalara’s CRUSH event is the premiere event for transaction tax professionals. And we’re back: over two days in May, Avalara will bring together expert practitioners across the accounting industry to discuss a shared vision for ...

 VersAccounts Six New Rules

November 14, 2017 

VersAccounts Six New Rules

Modern businesses play by a different set of rules. To win, businesses must rethink how they compete in six critical areas. Download this free infographic. Download