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Chicago Mayor Tweaks Head Tax Plan to Target Bigger Companies
Mayor Brandon Johnson proposed a new version of his head tax Tuesday, now pushing a $33-per-employee monthly tax on companies with over 500 Chicago employees.
May 17, 2013
How important is data security? This accounting firm was hacked
A recent data breach at a local accounting firm in Connecticut should serve as a warning to firms who take the threat risk too lightly.
May 17, 2013
Recently-merged Prager Metis names new principal
Prager Metis International LLC – a newly combined mid-sized accounting firm with offices in the U.S. and London, has announced the addition of Scott D. Davis to the firm as its newest principal.
May 17, 2013
New e-procurement system completes “purchase-to-pay cycle “
Basware Launches Basware Purchase, Breaking Down Barriers to e-Procurement
May 17, 2013
NetSuite partners with Autodesk for manufacturing solution
The relationship aims to transform modern manufacturing by helping manufacturers confront shifting economic conditions, deliver quality products and address customer innovation requirements, all with a flexible, cloud-based system.
May 17, 2013
Paychex names Gibson as senior vice president
Former Convergys executive John B. Gibson has more than 20 years experience in business services, and HR solutions and technology
May 17, 2013
WeiserMazars names new head of firm’s Health Care Group
Accounting, tax and advisory services firm WeiserMazars LLP has announced that Kenneth M. Fischer has been named as the new Partner-in-Charge of the Health Care Group, effective May 1, 2013.
May 17, 2013
400 IRS offices to close on Friday, May 24 due to budget and sequester
All IRS offices, including all toll-free hotlines, the Taxpayer Advocate Service and the agency’s nearly 400 taxpayer assistance centers nationwide, will be closed on those days. IRS employees will be furloughed without pay.
May 17, 2013
Massachusetts reports employment downturn in April
Higher payroll taxes and federal sequestration spending cuts are keeping the Bay State stuck in a "soft patch" of economic growth that could last until the end of the year unless federal fiscal policy changes are put into immediate action, experts said yesterday, as new numbers show the state losing jobs.
May 17, 2013
For some considering homes, rent vs. buy is getting more complicated
Southern Nevada's housing market has a "breakeven horizon" of three years, meaning it takes that long until owning a house becomes cheaper than renting, according to a new report from Seattle research firm Zillow.
May 17, 2013
NY CPA Firm Named as One of Best Companies to Work For
For the sixth year in a row, the accounting and consultancy firm Anchin, Block & Anchin has been recognized as one of the Best Companies to Work for in New York State.
May 17, 2013
71 year-old lottery winner gets 1 year in prison for strange tax evasion scheme
He was sentenced to one year and one day of prison by United States District Judge Arthur J. Schwab for evading taxes on several lottery and gambling winnings. The retiree also was given a $3,000 fine and ordered to pay full restitution of $132,445 in back taxes, penalties and interest.
May 16, 2013
An Easier Way for Small Businesses To Stay Compliant with Work Opportunity Tax Credit
With the many new employer tax laws and credits that have gone into effect over the past couple of years, there's little doubt that some small businesses are still unsure of many reporting requirements. For those considering the federal Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC), there's now an easier way to stay in compliance.