Taxes November 5, 2026
Attention Tax Pros: It’s PTIN Renewal Time
Tax professionals who prepare tax returns must have a valid preparer tax identification number, which must be renewed each year. Current PTINs expire on Dec. 31, 2026.
November 10, 2015
Hosting Options Offer Many Benefits for Accounting Firms – 2015 Review of Hosting Providers
A terrific idea for businesses for a lot of reasons, application hosting allowed users to have online access to desktop versions of their software from any location – a win-win in the business world, where more and more employees are working from ...
November 10, 2015
Start Planning for the Year Ahead
The end of the year is a busy season for payroll practitioners, but it’s a good time to start planning your year ahead.
November 9, 2015
It’s National Security Month, But Payroll Security Is An Everyday Effort
As you prepare to safeguard your clients’ information against potential cyber threats, it’s important to consider where your payroll information is being stored. Is it on a laptop, the Cloud, hosted on a server? Each comes with its own set of risks ...
November 9, 2015
U.S. Business Optimism Nears Record Highs
Optimism for the nation’s economic outlook among U.S. business leaders rose 20 percentage points in third quarter 2015 to a net balance of 74 percent, marking only the second time since 2004 it had eclipsed net 70 percent, according to data from ...
November 8, 2015
If SaaS Won’t Do It, What About Cloud Hosting?
Software as a Service (SaaS) is making great progress. However, if you can’t solve your business needs with all SaaS tools, and you want to live in the cloud, how do you do that? We’ve discussed in prior columns the advantages of private cloud and ...
November 6, 2015
70% of Companies Not Maximizing Use of Free Trade Agreements
Survey respondents said the biggest challenges facing their companies’ trade-related activities are manual processes and disparate systems and managing complex and changing regulatory requirements.
November 6, 2015
3 Tactics to Reduce Tax Season Stress
Tired of 80-hour work weeks? Frustrated that your staff doesn’t want to be held accountable? Stressed about stressing next tax season? As part 1 of a series on “Building your Tax Season,” I wanted to share with you a couple of steps you can take today ...
November 6, 2015
Report: Small Business Employment Increased by 90,000 Jobs in October
Private sector small business employment increased by 90,000 jobs from September to October according to the October ADP Small Business Report.
November 5, 2015
Majority of CFOs Haven’t Started New Revenue Recognition Efforts Yet
Firms need professionals who can help with areas ranging from systems and controls to processes and policies. Many organizations will likely find they need to rely on a mix of current full-time personnel and outside experts.
November 5, 2015
Accountants Encouraged to Embrace Change, Foster Greater Client Collaboration
The acceleration of change and adoption of new technology is occurring at a rapid pace. The environment in the profession includes shifting filing deadlines, retiring baby boomers, and increased regulation. More than ever, firms must foster a culture ...
November 5, 2015
Year-End Payroll Checklist – Nov. 2015
Balance clients’ quarterly to annual figures. Check the names, addresses, and Social Security numbers of clients’ employees for errors. Review filing criteria with clients. Compare UI and FUTA wages. Provide clients’ employees with correct forms. Help clients with any notices. File any amendments.
November 5, 2015
New Onvio Suite From Thomson Reuters Gives Accountants More Power in the Cloud
Thomson Reuters Onvio is a suite of integrated tax and accounting applications delivered across a single platform, providing accounting firm staff and clients with anytime, anywhere access via any device.