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March 21, 2016 

Small Business Owners Divided on Effects Of Climate Change

Small-business owners are split on whether climate change has increased (41 percent) or decreased (35 percent) the chance of a disaster affecting their company While owners are divided on the impact of climate change and El Nino on their company ...

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March 17, 2016 

Accounting Firms Get an “F” for Phone Skills

The study, which is the largest of its kind conducted in America, also discovered males are more satisfied (26 per cent) with the way accountants answer their calls, compared to their female counterparts (23 per cent).

 IRS Warns Of New Tax Scams

March 17, 2016 

IRS Warns Of New Tax Scams

The latest variation being seen in the last few weeks tries to play off the current tax season. Scam artists call saying they have your tax return, and they just need to verify a few details to process your return. The scam tries to get you to give up ...

 4 Steps for Small Businesses to Prepare for Tax Season

March 17, 2016 

4 Steps for Small Businesses to Prepare for Tax Season

Preparing to file taxes can sometimes be a year-round job, even for small businesses. It may involve different responsibilities, including estimating tax payments, planning to buy or lease capital equipment, developing retirement-saving strategies, etc.

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March 17, 2016 

New Features Strengthen Sage Live Cloud Accounting System

Sage Live is the cloud accounting software that enables customers to run their businesses from anywhere, with total usability across smartphones, tablets and other supported devices, ensuring all team members have access to the data they need, when ...

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March 17, 2016 

There’s a Tax Method to March Madness

If you’re on track for a big payday, be aware that the IRS is entitled to collect its fair share. What’s more, unbeknownst to many taxpayers, a winning bracket can also cause state income tax complications.

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March 17, 2016 

IRS Increases Interest Rates for 2nd Quarter 2016

Under the Internal Revenue Code, the rate of interest is determined on a quarterly basis. For taxpayers other than corporations, the overpayment and underpayment rate is the federal short-term rate plus 3 percentage points.

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March 16, 2016 

Workday Financial Management App

Empower your organization with a full range of financial capabilities, relevant analytics and reporting, and fully auditable process management.

 How Accountants Can Help Clients Avoid Scams

March 16, 2016 

How Accountants Can Help Clients Avoid Scams

Accountants pride themselves on their role as protectors of their clients -- using their continuing education; vast resources from the IRS and industry; and even the audit process to help business owners and investors to side-step the worst of the ...

Dave McClure

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March 16, 2016 

Tax Season: Go Be a Hero

Tax accountants have always been the white knights. Auditors were viewed by clients as necessary, consultants the fascinating innovators, but tax accountants were there to save the day.

Gail Perry