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IRS Adjusts Tax Brackets, Standard Deduction for Tax Year 2027
The IRS has released the tax year 2027 annual inflation adjustments for nearly 70 tax provisions.
March 5, 2015
Common Taxpayer Scams Get IRS Attention
The IRS compiles annually The Dirty Dozen, listing a variety of common scams taxpayers may encounter any time during the year. Many of these con games peak during filing season as people prepare their tax returns or hire someone to do so. Some of the more
March 5, 2015
Accounting Firm Plante Moran Named to Fortune List
Plante Moran, one of the nation’s largest certified public accounting and business advisory firms, has been named to FORTUNE Magazine’s list of “100 Best Companies to Work For” for the 17th consecutive year.
March 4, 2015
Freelancers Get Tax Help with QuickBooks Self-Employed
Filing taxes can be daunting, especially for those with complicated tax situations, such as small business owners or freelancers. That’s where Intuit’s QuickBooks Self-Employed comes in.
March 4, 2015
How Deducting Actual Vehicle Expenses Instead of IRS Standard Rate Can Save a Tank-Full
With a little work and some stick-to-it-iveness, you might be able to save a client hundreds or even thousands of tax dollars on a 2014 return.
March 4, 2015
1, 2, 3 … The Tax Breaks for Higher Education Expenses Can Really Add Up
Thanks to the new tax extenders law passed at the end of last year – the Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014 (TIPA) – parents with children in college have not one, not two, but three tax breaks to choose from on their 2014 returns. But some of your upper
March 4, 2015
Ranking the Best Expense Management Programs
Certify, Concur and Expensify lead rankings of business expense management programs.
March 4, 2015
The Kiddie Tax: Is It Worth It To File A Separate Return?
Under the “kiddie tax,” if unearned income of a dependent child who is under age 19 or a full-time student under age 24 exceeds an annual threshold, the excess is taxed at the top rate of the child’s parents. The threshold on 2014 returns is $2,000.
March 4, 2015
Are Your Clients ACA Ready?
Now that the Affordable Care Act is completely underway, some business owners have found that they are not prepared to ensure compliance, particularly as new changes go into effect and they prepare to file their 2014 taxes.
March 4, 2015
Why an Accounting Firm’s Internal and External Valuation Can Vary
Profitable, attractive firms under $2M, and especially those under $1M, sold in a market with many potential buyers, usually fetch 100 percent to 150 percent of fees. If this is the case, why do 90 percent of CPA firms value goodwill for ...
March 4, 2015
Maryland Approves 10-Minute CPE, State CPA Society Prepares for the Future of Learning
The Maryland State Board of Public Accountancy voted unanimously on Tuesday to adopt the final CPE regulations for "nano learning," also known as 10-minute CPE increments. The regulations will be in effect by March 31, 2015. Maryland joins Ohio in ...
March 3, 2015
#HerOwnBoss Project Celebrates Triumphs of Women Entrepreneurs
In celebration of Women's History Month, the National Women's Business Council (NWBC) is kicking off the month with a story-telling project to highlight and share honest advice, important truths and inspiring stories from women entrepreneurs.
March 3, 2015
The 30 Most Affordable Accounting Masters Degree Programs
The rankings consist of the top 30 most affordable programs based on the tuition and fees for earning the degree. Only institutions with accounting accreditation from Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business were considered for the rankings.