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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.
May 16, 2013
Embezzlement charges pressed against former YWCA CFO
A former chief financial officer accused of stealing more than $280,000 from YWCA Oklahoma City was charged with embezzlement Thursday in Oklahoma County District Court.
May 15, 2013
IRS Chief Fired Over Targeting of Conservative Nonprofits
President Obama announced during a press conference at about 5:30 on Thursday evening that the Treasury Secretary had asked for, and received, the resignation of the acting Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service.
May 15, 2013
New features in Sage One give small businesses integration with bank data and offer greater customization
Sage says the new features were developed in response to customer feedback, allowing Sage One to meet small business needs while also delivering a positive user experience.
May 15, 2013
Get ready for the post-PC world, says accounting thoughtleader
Rick Richardson Delivers Keynote to New Jersey CPA Society: More than 1,200 professionals gather at New Jersey CPA conference for keynotes, CPE credits and networking.
May 15, 2013
$130k embezzlement charged against bank employee
If convicted, she could face up to 30 years in prison.