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February 8, 2017 

Are Women More Likely to Face Financial Trouble?

People live longer these days and women on average outlive men. That’s the good news. It’s also the bad news, Bajalia says, because many women are unprepared financially for a retirement that could stretch into two, three or even four decades.

 3 Tips to Avoid Charity Tax Deduction Scams

February 8, 2017 

3 Tips to Avoid Charity Tax Deduction Scams

Perpetrators of illegal scams can face significant penalties and interest and possible criminal prosecution. IRS Criminal Investigation works closely with the Department of Justice to shut down scams and prosecute the criminals behind them.

 Top 5 Business Tax Issues for 2017

February 8, 2017 

Top 5 Business Tax Issues for 2017

Now’s the time for small business owners to make sure they’re prepared for new tax issues that will roll out in the coming months. Paychex, Inc., a provider of payroll, human resource, insurance, and benefits outsourcing solutions, has released a list...

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February 7, 2017 

TheTaxBook

Saving time, especially during tax season, is important! Tax professionals who use TheTaxBook will find information fast, with well-written and easy-to-understand explanations and examples…saving them time and money. We are dedicated to producing the most affordable and highest quality tax research materials available. But we know we wouldn’t be here without the support of our...…

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February 7, 2017 

IRS Offers Tips on Choosing a Tax Preparer

The Internal Revenue Service is cautioning taxpayers to be on the lookout for unscrupulous return preparers, one of the most common “Dirty Dozen” tax scams seen during tax season.

 AICPA Recognizes Assurance-Related Research

February 7, 2017 

AICPA Recognizes Assurance-Related Research

The American Institute of CPAs’ Assurance Research Advisory Group (ARAG) has announced two awards for funding and/or access to accounting firm personnel for research that addresses assurance topics of interest to the CPA profession.

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February 6, 2017 

10 Signs a Small Business is Struggling Financially

Small businesses face many financial hurdles. Whether due to an industry that is seasonal in nature, or because of aging accounts receivables, businesses can find themselves facing problems with cashflow, debt, profitability or vendor relationships.

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February 6, 2017 

Rivio Clearinghouse

RIVIO, a service of CPA.com in partnership with Confirmation.com, is an online financial document clearinghouse that enables private businesses to exchange key financial information with their investors and lenders as well as retrieve information from their CPA firm, ensuring data is submitted from an authenticated source. CPA.com and Confirmation.com are defining the new standard in...…