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February 18, 2016 

4 Payroll Considerations for Nonprofits

When people receive their paychecks, be it weekly, bi-weekly or some other, they may notice the litany of deductions indicated on the pay stubs. They often dismiss them and simply accept that Uncle Sam takes his fair share—and they grudgingly acquiesce.

David N. Plaskow

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February 17, 2016 

Allan Koltin Inducted into Accounting Hall of Fame

Recognized as a thought leader in the profession, Koltin is a well-known speaker at events around the world, and has also provided industry commentary and analysis to various media, including CPA Practice Advisor, CNN, Fox News, Bloomberg, the Wall ...

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February 17, 2016 

February in the SALT Practice: Client Meetings

It's February and you're in the heart of busy season. Starting a new process for organizing and monitoring state and local tax chores and obligations is really not feasible at this point in time, but there are some best practices you can employ that ...

Gail Perry

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February 16, 2016 

How to Avoid a State Tax Audit

Have you ever desperately tried to avoid someone at a cocktail party? Perhaps the guy who means well but asks nitpicky questions and won’t leave you alone? For accounting professionals, that party pariah is an auditor, and you should do everything ...

 4 Simple Steps to Grow Accounting Firm Business

February 16, 2016 

4 Simple Steps to Grow Accounting Firm Business

You’re an exceptional accounting firm delivering high-quality service and maintaining operational efficiently. And yet in spite of the immense value you bring to your customers and prospects, you’re finding it increasingly difficult to stand out from ...

 Congress Passes Law Banning Internet Access Taxes

February 16, 2016 

Congress Passes Law Banning Internet Access Taxes

Feel free to keep using the Internet without the threat of having to pay taxes on your services. (Buying products online, yes, you may have to pay sales tax. But not for your actual Internet service.)

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February 16, 2016 

IRS Targets Bogus Tax Shelters

Illegal scams can lead to significant penalties and interest and possible criminal prosecution. IRS Criminal Investigation works closely with the Department of Justice (DOJ) to shut down scams and prosecute the criminals behind them.

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February 16, 2016 

CPAs Want More Online, Interactive CPE & Collaboration

CPAs want more online, interactive CPE learning options, as well as soft skills assessment, development and collaboration tools. That's according to a new survey of Indiana CPAs by the CPA Center of Excellence, a subsidiary of the Indiana CPA Society.