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April 15, 2014 

Accounting Firm’s Investment in Staff Pays Off

When it comes to investing in employees, CohnReznick LLP knows a thing or two. The accounting, tax and advisory firm was recently named one of the Best Places to Work for Career Development by Crain’s Chicago Business. CohnReznick’s Chicago office was ranked third among the honorees in the career development category.

Taija Sparkman

 More Americans are Saving Income Tax Refunds

April 14, 2014 

More Americans are Saving Income Tax Refunds

April 15 is a day away and for the millions of American taxpayers who expect or have already filed and received a refund there's some surprising news. More than two thirds have decided to save their refund.

 Putting An End To Identity Theft

April 14, 2014 

Putting An End To Identity Theft

Russia has invaded the Ukraine; North Korea is firing on the South; Iran is about to develop nuclear weapons; terrorism is on the rise again; and the single most important thing to be afraid of is…

Dave McClure

 Debunking Common Income Tax Myths

April 14, 2014 

Debunking Common Income Tax Myths

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…

 7 Reasons People Haven’t Paid For Obamacare

April 11, 2014 

7 Reasons People Haven’t Paid For Obamacare

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

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April 10, 2014 

Is Your State’s Minimum Wage About to Change?

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