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April 14, 2014 

Before student athletes begin celebrating the recent decision by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) that college football players should be classified as university employees, they might consider this extra point: Players could be hit with an unexpected tax bill on their scholarships.

Ken Berry, JD

April 14, 2014 

The Internal Revenue Service has released the 2014 version of “The Truth about Frivolous Tax Arguments.” The document describes and responds to some of the common frivolous tax arguments made by those who oppose compliance with federal tax laws. The cases cited demonstrate how frivolous arguments are treated by the IRS and the courts. The…

April 11, 2014 

When Rhonda Sawyer first opened her women's and children's clothing store, she was extremely focused on the price of individual items.

April 11, 2014 

The White House now says without equivocation that 7.1 million individuals signed up for Obamacare by March 31, the deadline for open enrollment in 2014. But how many of those people actually paid for health insurance coverage acquired through the marketplace? That’s where the “counting” gets a little trickier.

Ken Berry, JD

April 10, 2014 

You've probably heard about President Obama's push to increase the federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $10.10 per hour. It's the latest of several attempts to increase the federal minimum wage. In addition, several states are following suit with minimum wage legislation of their own. With that in mind, I think now is a good…

James Paille

April 10, 2014 

Despite continued minor improvement in the economy, most Americans are still worried and are increasingly focusing on improving their personal finances, according to a new report.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

April 9, 2014 

According to a new study by the American Health Policy Institute (AHPI), it could cost some businesses almost $6,000 extra per employee. The report, “The Cost of the Affordable Care Act to Large Employers.” draws on internal cost data shared with AHPI by over 100 large employers (10,000 or more employees each) doing business in…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

April 9, 2014 

A new survey of the top financial leaders in America's businesses shows that they are becoming more strategic in their decision-making, and also relying more on financial planning when developing and guiding their corporate strategy.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

April 9, 2014 

The Financial Accounting Foundation (FAF) today announced the release of a version of the GASB Governmental Accounting Research System that has been designed for use on tablet devices.

April 9, 2014 

Detroit creditors are expected to file a flood of objections to the city's disclosure statement this week, setting the stage for a clash with the city at an April 17 hearing over whether the document contains enough information about the city's restructuring plans.

April 8, 2014 

The Masters, one of the world's most prestigious golf tournaments, starts this week. Held annually in Augusta, Georgia, since 1932, the event is more than just four days of the competition between the world's best golfers, it also has a very wide reach economically.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

April 8, 2014 

How we use them, however, varies greatly not only between people of different generations, but also by gender. A new study shows that men and women definitely use social media and their mobile smart phones for different activities.

Isaac M. O'Bannon