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December 28, 2015
New Study Pokes Holes in Trump’s Tax Plan
Calls for federal income tax cuts are a time-honored tradition by presidential candidates of all stripes, but the Tax Policy Center study says that Trump’s plan dwarfs the proposals made by other GOP contenders.
December 28, 2015
Professionals on the Move – December 28, 2015
A weekly roundup of professionals in the tax and accounting profession that have changed jobs and/or been promoted.
December 26, 2015
Gift Return Fraud May Cost Retailers $2.2 Billion
Nine in 10 retailers surveyed (91.9%) said they have experienced the return of stolen merchandise, similar to last year’s 92.7 percent. Wardrobing, or the return of used, non-defective merchandise , also presents a unique challenge year after year for ...
December 23, 2015
The 5 Biggest Tax Mistakes Small Business Owners Make
Whether a business is incorporated and files returns as an entity, or is an LLC and the owner files a Schedule C with their personal 1040 income tax return, there are many potential areas for errors, from misreporting income or expenses, to missing ...
December 22, 2015
CFOs Say Reporting and Analytics Are Most Important Initiatives
When asked about the number of business systems managed, more than half the respondents (57 percent) said they manage between 3-5 systems. In fact, only 11 percent of those surveyed said they only manage their financial system.
December 22, 2015
Online Payroll System Supports All States
The company offers two online payroll options: Basic Payroll, in which customers take care of their own payroll taxes, and Full Service Payroll, in which Patriot Software handles all required payroll tax deposits and filings for the business.
December 22, 2015
Survey Shows Finance Plays Vital Role in Lessening Cyber Security Risk
More than 95% of CGMAs surveyed said their companies are concerned with the threat of database breaches, distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks, phishing scams and other cyber attacks. Nearly three quarters, 72%, said their companies have ...
December 22, 2015
3 Year-End Payroll Tips to Help Employers Avoid Headaches
Each year, employers across the country realize that they need to adjust their payroll data after their final payroll run of the year. Here are three of the most common adjustments that can be avoided with just a little planning.
December 22, 2015
ADP System Helps Employers Track New Work Opportunity Tax Credit
WOTC is a tax incentive program designed to encourage employers to hire and retain individuals from specific target groups with employment barriers. These groups include Veterans of War (VOW), Empowerment Zone residents, welfare and food stamp ...
December 22, 2015
Becker Offers 7 Certification Programs for CPAs and Financial Professionals
Becker’s certification programs have been carefully developed to meet National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) standards and to provide knowledge that can strengthen skills and career value. Each program features curated courses ...
December 22, 2015
IRS Announces Interest Rates for 1st Quarter of 2016
The Internal Revenue Service says that interest rates will remain the same for the calendar quarter beginning Jan. 1, 2016, as they were in the previous quarter.
December 22, 2015
Report Says IRS Needs To Take Steps To Prevent Fraudulent Refunds
TIGTA initiated this audit because an IRS employee reported to the TIGTA Office of Investigations that the IRS was not working some taxpayer cases in which refunds were held. The Office of Investigations identified that the IRS did not timely address ...