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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.
August 5, 2014
Survey: Confidence in U.S. Economy Spurring Capital Investment
Nearly three in five private companies are confident about the U.S. economy, continuing their 18-month optimism streak. More than one-third of them plan major new capital investments, the highest percentage in over two years. The majority of private companies also plan to increase headcount, but minimally, via targeted hiring.
August 5, 2014
More States Consider Virtual Currency Regulations
From food trucks to online retailers, a growing number of mainstream businesses are accepting virtual currencies, such as Bitcoin, as a payment method. But as the popularity of digital cash rises, states are beginning to look at ways to regulate its use.
August 5, 2014
Online Medical Records Close to Reality in California
Nearly a quarter of all Californians could soon have their medical histories accessible to doctors and emergency rooms all over the state with just a few strokes on the keyboard.
August 5, 2014
Pennsylvania Commuter Tax Shows Need for Pension Bill, Legislator Says
Scranton's adoption of a 0.75 percent commuter tax shows why state lawmakers need to pass legislation to curb municipal pension benefits for future police and firefighters, the sponsor of a key House bill said Monday.
August 4, 2014
Freelance Workers Increasing in California
A short gig doing security for the True Blood television show. A stint driving for a rental car company. A week as a customer service representative at a retail store.
August 4, 2014
July Job Growth Falls Short of Expectations
July was the sixth straight month that the economy added more than 200,000 net new jobs, which hadn't happened since the early dot-com boom in 1997.
August 4, 2014
Survey Explores Successful Traits of Small Business Owners
While there are millions of small business owners across the United States, most of them can generally fit into one of "four distinct types," according to a new survey by sales and marketing software maker Infusionsoft. The company's 2014 Small Business Market Survey also sheds light on how each type manages business challenges while attracting…
August 4, 2014
Tax Scams Are a Major Concern for Taxpayers
A majority of U.S. taxpayers view tax scams as a major issue for them, with 78 percent of Americans believing they are vulnerable and could become a victim.
August 1, 2014
August SALT Checklist: 5 Hotspots
What should you be doing in your state and local tax practice this month? Here's your SALT checklist for August.
August 1, 2014
Charitable Giving Increases by 1.6%
The latest Blackbaud Index shows that overall charitable giving to nonprofits increased 1.6% and online giving increased 8.0% for the first half of 2014 as compared to the first half of 2013. In addition, overall charitable giving grew 1.5% and online giving grew 8.7% for the three months ending June 2014 as compared to the…
August 1, 2014
Professionals on the Move – August 1, 2014
A weekly roundup of professionals in the tax and accounting profession that have changed jobs and/or been promoted.
August 1, 2014
Latest Income Tax, IRS Scam Targets Retirees
An Austin, Texas, man may have been the target of scammers pretending to be IRS agents that have bilked at least one elderly woman of $2,500.