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December 12, 2016 

Understanding mileage reimbursement has the potential to save businesses and their finance teams millions of dollars in the long run. With that in mind, there are a few basic things you need to know in order to lay the foundation for fair and accurate ...

December 12, 2016 

As Tax Season looms closer, it’s worth having a quick discussion with the partner group on your firm’s policy for paying client’s tax penalties. Why should you have this discussion immediately? Failure to properly report and receive clearance from ...

December 12, 2016 

As the holidays draw near, you've probably heard plenty of TV and radio ads by banks and other financial institutions offering "rewards" for opening up accounts. As of December 1, certain high-profile entities - including Charles Schwab, Chase, TD ...

December 12, 2016 

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 ...

December 12, 2016 

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.

December 12, 2016 

As automation and do-it-yourself tax preparation services continue to grow, accountants must find ways to use the latest technology to their advantage and differentiate themselves from the competition. Not only does cloud technology provide the ...

Scott Fleszar

December 12, 2016 

Additionally, here’s a rundown of the changes in the most commonly used rates and limits. We highly recommend exploring the payroll guidance solutions provided by Checkpoint, as rates constantly change.

December 12, 2016 

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 ...

December 9, 2016 

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 ...

December 9, 2016 

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.

December 9, 2016 

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.

December 9, 2016 

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 ...