Taxes November 5, 2026
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 7, 2014
The SMB Cloud Accounting Market is Still a New Frontier
There has been a lot of activity in the online accounting market over the past few years and, according to some vendors, there is a big battle being waged for the minds (and wallets) of small businesses.
March 7, 2014
Five Revenue-Boosting Tips for Accountants During Tax Season
As an accountant, one might think managing a business and growing revenue would come naturally. But taking the time to focus on marketing, sales and business development objectives is one of the hardest aspects of building a company. That’s why we wanted to share some proven ideas to help save you time, money and grow…
March 7, 2014
IRS Agent and Police Detective Get Prison for Tax Fraud
A former Waterbury, Connecticut police detective was sentenced on Thursday to five months in prison and five months of home confinement for trying to mislead a federal Internal Revenue Service investigation of charitable contributions he claimed as deductions on his tax returns in 2007 and 2008, according to the U.S. Attorney's office.
March 7, 2014
IRS Accepting Applications for Electronic Tax Advisory Committee
The Internal Revenue Service is opening the nomination and application process for membership on the Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC). The deadline for submitting applications is April 21, 2014.
March 7, 2014
10 Major Tax Changes in President Obama’s Budget
President Obama has just released a new 2015 budget designed to raise more than $1 trillion in revenue over the next ten years by boosting income taxes for upper-income individuals, closing or tightening tax loopholes and scaling back estate tax benefits.
March 7, 2014
IRS Offers Tax Information About Same-Sex Marriage
Get tax information about same-sex marriage.
March 7, 2014
How Business Valuation Services Can Benefit Accounting Firms
The practice of conducting a business valuation is a mix between art and science. There are standards that guide the professional appraiser, such as the Statement on Standards for Valuation Services (SSVS) published by the AICPA and the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice published by the American Society of Appraisers. However, there is also…
March 7, 2014
New Obamacare Rules Let Existing Health Insurance Plans Continue Until 2016
On March 5, the government released a second set of comprehensive regulations relating to the controversial health care legislation. Previously, regulations had extended the employer mandate for certain mid-sized firms by one year to January 1, 2016, while all responsible firms had benefited from a prior one-year delay. Now, following an earlier reprieve, the grace…
March 7, 2014
Professionals on the Move – March 7, 2014
A weekly roundup of professionals in the tax and accounting profession that have changed jobs and/or been promoted.
March 7, 2014
NASA Picks Small Business Tech Proposals for Development
NASA has selected 108 research and technology proposals from U.S. small businesses that will enable NASA's future missions while benefiting America's new high technology-driven economy right here on Earth.
March 7, 2014
Businesswoman of the Year Stresses Value of Mentorship
Duke Energy CEO Lynn Good spoke about the power of mentorship at a luncheon Friday, after accepting the 2013 BusinessWoman of the Year award from Queens University of Charlotte.
March 6, 2014
The Affordable Care Act: Still a Moving Target for Employers, Employees
On February 11, the Treasury Department rolled out a new round of changes to the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The changes will affect medium and large employers, as well as some teachers and volunteer workers. Here are the highlights: