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How to Get Breached, Step 5: Paste Client Data Into Any AI
It is a tempting shortcut. It is also a fast way to lose control of the most sensitive records your clients ever hand you.
July 25, 2018
IRS Censures Tax Pro for Conflict of Interest Under Circular 230
The practitioner was retained by a client to take specific actions as required by a settlement agreement executed between the client and a third party. The settlement agreement directed transfers from the client to the third party.
July 25, 2018
AICPA Makes Recommendations to IRS and Treasury about Small Business Accounting Methods Changes under TCJA
The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) has sent recommendations to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Department of the Treasury about the impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) on accounting methods changes for small business taxpayers. Under the TCJA, small business taxpayers are permitted to streamline their tax accounting methods for years...…
July 25, 2018
VAI and Vertex Partner to Automate Sales and Use Tax in Integrated ERP Platform
VAI, a leading ERP software developer, announced it has partnered with Vertex, Inc., a leading provider of tax technology and services, to simplify and streamline tax calculations and reporting. Through this partnership, VAI customers now have ..
July 25, 2018
AICPA Supports IRS Expansion of Scope of Retirement Plan Determination Letter Program
The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) has submitted recommendations to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in response to Notice 2018-24, Request for Comments on Scope of Determination Letter Program for Individually Designed Plans during Calendar ...
July 25, 2018
4 Ways to Evaluate International Payments
It used to be that only large companies did business internationally. In the past few years, increasing globalization, reduced trade barriers, the internet, and new business platforms such as eBay and Alibaba, have made cross-border trade more ...
July 25, 2018
National Association of Enrolled Agents to Testify at Senate Hearing on IRS Reform
The National Association of Enrolled Agents, an organization that represents 55,000 federally-licensed tax professionals has been invited to testify at a U.S. Senate hearing focused on IRS reform this Thursday, July 26, 2018 at 10:30 a.m.
July 25, 2018
Smith & Howard Announces New Managing Partners
Smith & Howard, an Atlanta accounting and advisory firm, announces today a leadership transition plan that includes the appointment of Sean C. Taylor as Managing Partner, effective January 1, 2019. Taylor assumes the role from long-time Managing ...
July 25, 2018
4 Ways to Solve Cash Flow Problems
Even the most prepared small business owner can get blindsided by a sudden financial emergency. Luckily, there are financing options that can help when you’re in need of immediate capital. By understanding what emergency cash loans are available, ...
July 25, 2018
IRS to Truckers: Form 2290 is Due Aug. 31: Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax Return
The Internal Revenue Service is reminding owners of most heavy highway vehicles that the time to file Form 2290, Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax Return, began July 1, 2018.
July 25, 2018
Changes Coming to the Meals & Entertainment Deduction
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was signed into law on December 22, 2017 and represents the most extensive tax reform legislation we’ve seen in 30 years. These sweeping tax law changes impact many taxpayers, including individuals, businesses, estates and ...
July 24, 2018 Sponsored
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July 24, 2018
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