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April 3, 2017 

Rushing to complete a tax return at the last minute can result in mistakes. Making a mistake on a tax return means it will likely take longer for the IRS to process it. That could delay a tax refund. Avoid many common errors by filing electronically.

April 3, 2017 

In this modern era, where computer geeks are a prized commodity in the business world, there’s still a strong demand for the “handyman,“ or handywoman, who can do odd jobs around the home. For instance, someone may be needed to move heavy furniture ...

April 3, 2017 

The groups called for an improved governance and oversight structure for the IRS and proposed a new unit within the IRS that would centralize the agency’s services to tax practitioners.

April 3, 2017 

Large, successful accounting firms are typically immune to this; they have a regular, growing client base and revenue stream. But how can CPAs break the cycle? The key is to change your client’s perception of you from taskmaster to a trusted client ...

April 3, 2017 

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April 1, 2017 

The “Engaging Employees through Payroll” survey examines the hidden costs of payroll errors and explores the vital role payroll professionals serve in building an engaged workforce while directly impacting the 152 million workers who make up the ...

March 31, 2017 

To grow your accounting practice, or even just to operate at your most efficient, visibility is pivotal. You need systems and processes in place that allow everyone in your team to know who is working on what, with who, at any given time.

Ian Vacin

March 31, 2017 

The IRS, state tax agencies and the tax industry are warning tax professionals to beware of phishing email scams claiming to be from IRS e-Services and of schemes in general as the April 18 deadline nears.

March 31, 2017 

What about the due date for filing state income tax returns? Generally, the states go along with whatever deadline Uncle Sam sets, but a handful of states have special rules. For 2016 state income returns, Hawaii has a due date of April 20, 2017.

March 31, 2017 

Millennials have become the largest segment of the adult population, and a Deloitte study reports they are expected to grow their wealth significantly in the next several years, at least in part because they are heading into their prime-earning years.

March 31, 2017 

Small business owners probably think they have enough headaches already, what with meeting payroll, dealing with government regulations and pleasing customers.