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October 14, 2015 

2016 Minimum Wage Increases by State

Did You Know? Minimum wage increases have gone into effect in several states. Here are the states that have enacted an increase in 2015: Alaska: $8.75 per hour effective February 24, 2015; $9.75 per hour effective January 1, 2016 Arizona: $8.05 per hour effective January 1, 2015; adjusted for inflation every January 1 Colorado: $8.23...…

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October 14, 2015 

How to Convert “Just Enough” to a Roth IRA

Generally, contributions to a traditional IRA may be wholly or partially tax-deductible, especially in the earlier part of your career, but distributions are taxed at ordinary income rates reaching up to 39.6 percent. In addition, you must begin ...

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October 14, 2015 

Being a Tax Volunteer Can Be Rewarding

The IRS encourages volunteers to step forward by providing free tax assistance in their communities. Specifically, the IRS refers to the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs.

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October 14, 2015 

New York CPA Society Proposes Limits to Nano-Learning CPE Credits

CPAs have an expanding universe of CPE options and the Society, like other providers, is seeking the best new ideas on how to deliver those,” said Joanne S. Barry, executive director of the NYSSCPA which offers more than 80 online and in-person CPE ...