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December 13, 2016 

Thomson Reuters has released a special report, 2016 Practical Tax Law Changes, which highlights notable legislative and regulatory tax developments over the past year and the potential impact on individuals and businesses.

December 13, 2016 

Too many firms are stuck in the paper age; continuing to do things the way they always have. Beyond the aversion to change is the deep-rooted belief that if they don’t send out a tangible stack of paper, the client will question the value they ...

Jim Boomer

December 13, 2016 

The IRS recently agreed to extend the tax benefits available to traditional spouses to spouses of same-sex marriages following the Supreme Court case upholding the validity of these unions. But some couples continue to live as domestic partners ...

December 13, 2016 

It’s hard to believe another year has come and gone. The old adage that time flies when you’re having fun has certainly applied to our family with the addition of three new grandchildren this year! While we often track time in our lives by birthdays ...

Randy Johnston

December 13, 2016 

If you’re having trouble landing highly skilled candidates, you may need to make your hiring process faster and more efficient. Here’s how:

Paul McDonald

December 13, 2016 

While tax document automation software can automatically populate relevant information on tax returns, the products also offer digital PDF workpapers, allowing users to easily create binders for each client following a specific order, so all binders ...

Mary Girsch-Bock

December 12, 2016 

Understanding mileage reimbursement has the potential to save businesses and their finance teams millions of dollars in the long run. With that in mind, there are a few basic things you need to know in order to lay the foundation for fair and accurate ...

December 12, 2016 

As Tax Season looms closer, it’s worth having a quick discussion with the partner group on your firm’s policy for paying client’s tax penalties. Why should you have this discussion immediately? Failure to properly report and receive clearance from ...

December 12, 2016 

As the holidays draw near, you've probably heard plenty of TV and radio ads by banks and other financial institutions offering "rewards" for opening up accounts. As of December 1, certain high-profile entities - including Charles Schwab, Chase, TD ...

December 12, 2016 

By the year 2025, most workers (70%) and employers (68%) agree a majority of the workforce will be employed in an agile capacity (i.e. contractor, consultant, temporary or freelance), according to a study released today by Randstad US, one of the ...

December 12, 2016 

With staff in Iowa, Nebraska, Colorado and Wisconsin, Kiesling combines full-service capabilities with deep industry knowledge in the telecommunications industry. Kiesling will join BKD’s North Region, led by Regional Managing Partner Barry Davis.

December 12, 2016 

As automation and do-it-yourself tax preparation services continue to grow, accountants must find ways to use the latest technology to their advantage and differentiate themselves from the competition. Not only does cloud technology provide the ...

Scott Fleszar