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January 11, 2016 

IRS Videos Help U.S. Ex-Pat Taxpayers Stay Compliant

The International Taxpayers page on IRS.gov has information designed to help taxpayers living abroad, resident aliens, nonresident aliens, residents of U.S. territories and foreign students. The web site also features a directory that includes ...

 New Law Equalizes Tax-Free Transportation Benefits

January 11, 2016 

New Law Equalizes Tax-Free Transportation Benefits

The new tax law signed at the end of last year – the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act of 2015 – improves the tax-free transportation benefits that may be offered to employees.

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January 10, 2016 

Powerball Jackpot Hits $1.5 Billion

To quote Joshua, the computer from the movie War Games, "A strange game. The only winning move is not to play. How about a nice game of chess?"

 2016 Tax Series: Count on Enhanced Tax Credit for Higher Education

January 7, 2016 

2016 Tax Series: Count on Enhanced Tax Credit for Higher Education

[The new “extenders law” enacted late in 2015 retains several key tax provisions and makes them permanent with certain modifications. This is the third part of a series of articles on these tax breaks.]   The tax law offers some tax relief to cash-strapped parents who are paying for the cost of higher education. Notably, the biggest...…

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January 7, 2016 

4 Keys To Family Business Success

The difficulty of trying to manage a dual relationship is something common with those who work in family businesses. It’s easy to allow the personal to seep into the business and to allow business issues to creep into what should be private time.

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January 7, 2016 

Accounting Firm CDH Merges with Heath Corporation

CDH, a growing national accounting and business consulting services firm with international expertise, has merged with Heath Corporation, effective December 1, 2015. The Milwaukee based Heath Corporation will continue to serve existing and new clients ...

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January 7, 2016 

New Minimum Wage Rates for Many States in 2016

The new year rings in new minimum wage rates, as well as new ACA reporting requirements. Keep in mind that January 2016 brings ACA reporting for ALEs—therefore, all ALE employers will have to provide every employee with a Form 1095-C by January 31, 2016.

James Paille

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January 6, 2016 

Proposal Would Increase Indiana Cigarette Tax To $1.99 Per Pack

Several state health groups have praised the move, saying it will help to reduce the number of people who smoke. Danielle Patterson, the Indiana government relations director for the American Heart Association, called it a "win-win" situation in that ...

 Wahba Elected Chairman of Accounting Firm WeiserMazars

January 6, 2016 

Wahba Elected Chairman of Accounting Firm WeiserMazars

The global accounting, tax and consulting firm of WeiserMazars LLP has elected CEO Victor Wahba as chairman of the firm effective January 1, 2016, succeeding Douglas A. Phillips who becomes a Senior Advisor to the firm.