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June 30, 2020 

The ETAAC is a public forum whose members work closely with the Security Summit, a joint effort of the IRS, state tax administrators and the nation’s tax industry that was established in 2015 to fight identity theft-reflated refund fraud and cybercrime.

June 30, 2020 

Leadership New Hampshire (LNH) is a 10-month program that brings together a group of talented and accomplished individuals to learn about issues local to the state, connect with one another, and discover ways to serve their communities in positions of lea

June 30, 2020 

The report is based on the responses of more than 650 accountants and business professionals across the nation and offers valuable pricing benchmarks and emerging trends for firms of all sizes while showcasing the shifting expectations on what ...

June 30, 2020 

The six partners and professional staff from CFO Advisors, LLC, will join BDO July 15. BDO has also acquired MorganFranklin Consulting’s public sector practice effective July 16.

June 30, 2020 

In addition to coping with the COVID-19 crisis and implementation of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, both the IRS and taxpayers face challenges relating to the Taxpayer First Act ...

June 30, 2020 

For workers currently employed, this new “normal” has many working remotely, forced to adjust to how they get work done. Those required to work remotely responded that the ability to complete tasks and connect with others was severely impacted due to technology issues, lack of necessary equipment to work effectively, and distractions.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

June 30, 2020 

The IRS has announced the tax filing and payment deadline of July 15 will not be postponed. Individual taxpayers unable to meet the July 15 due date can request an automatic extension of time to file until Oct. 15.

June 29, 2020 

All companies surveyed, even those without a culture for remote work, had to manage employees working from home. They faced common challenges, including lack of face-to-face supervision, distractions at home, and social isolation.

June 29, 2020 

Taxpayers who filed a 2019 paper return and are entitled to refunds may be in for a long wait. The IRS had to suspend the processing of paper tax returns, and as of May 16, it estimated it had a backlog of 4.7 million paper returns.

June 29, 2020 

Firms that promote gender diversity have higher rates of engagement, productivity, and stronger financials than non-inclusive firms. Yet, only 24 percent of partners in accounting firms are women despite making up about sixty percent of the ...

June 29, 2020 

Implementing a financial operations tech stack that is scalable for your clients can eliminate much of the friction you encounter and future-proof your practice for success.

June 27, 2020 

The SBA has again amended its Criminal History Rule. The new changes vastly expand the number of businesses that are eligible for PPP loans under the CARES Act.