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December 12, 2016 

Most Americans Will Be Gig Workers by 2025, Says Study

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 ...

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December 12, 2016 

Accounting Firm BKD Acquires Kiesling

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.

 Credit Karma to Offer Free Online Tax Preparation

December 12, 2016 

Credit Karma to Offer Free Online Tax Preparation

While other tax software makers have offered free federal tax filings since as early as 2003 for some individuals with lower income and generally non-complex situations, adding state income tax filing and even common tax credits or deductions could ...

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December 9, 2016 

2017 Income Tax Season Starts Jan. 23

The IRS says that it will start accepting e-filed tax returns on Monday, Jan. 23, 2017 It also reminds taxpayers that claiming certain tax credits can lead to a longer wait for refunds. More than 153 million individual tax returns are expected to be ...

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December 9, 2016 

New Content Offers Guidance on Expanded Research Credit

The topic includes a comprehensive examination of the legal principles and authorities governing the research credit, including regulations issued in October 2016 addressing when taxpayers that develop their own internal use software can claim the credit.

 New Tax Scams Sweep Country

December 9, 2016 

New Tax Scams Sweep Country

Every tax season, there is an increase in schemes that target innocent taxpayers by email, by phone and on-line. The IRS and Security Summit partners remind taxpayers and tax professionals to be on the lookout for these deceptive schemes.

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December 9, 2016 

5 Ways Web-Based Software Helps Business Valuations

Web-based software solutions, which users access through their web browser and do not require a download or installation, provide plenty of benefits to a business valuation practice. Here are some of the advantages over tools that are housed on the ...

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December 9, 2016 

The Top 10 Business Risks of 2017

Recent global uncertainties and their potential effects on businesses are top of mind for board members and executive management teams as they assess their risks for 2017, according to the results of the fifth annual survey of business executives by ...

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December 8, 2016 

Business Execs Optimistic on Economy Post Election

Business executives reported a strong surge in optimism about prospects for the U.S. economy over the coming year, according to the American Institute of CPAs’ (AICPA) fourth quarter Economic Outlook Survey, which polls chief executive officers, chief ...