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October 28, 2020 

Removing the Fear from Long-Term Remote Work

If you’re a firm owner or a member of a leadership team, you’re probably starting to worry about the long-term ramifications of everyone working from home. While trepidation is warranted, it shouldn’t be overblown.

Amy Vetter

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October 27, 2020 

How the IRS Determines the Statute of Limitations on Collections

The statute of limitations period for IRS collection enforcement is generally ten years from the date the tax is assessed.[1]Tax Practitioners who are new to IRS collection representation may not be fully aware of the impact the statute of limitations (SOL) can have on a case and dismiss its relevance because the statute of limitations...…

Arnold van Dyk

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October 26, 2020 

Set Yourself Some Deadlines

There are historical references from the 19th century supporting an origin of the word, deadline, indicating a line or ditch created around the perimeter of a prison, over which if a prisoner crosses he (or she) will be shot dead.

Gail Perry

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October 21, 2020 

No Pane, No Gain: The Benefits of Windowed Working

Windowed work means breaking up your business day into two or three separate time slots, or windows. Traditionally, this hasn’t been possible. When people have a long commute to the office, it’s not practical to work multiple daily shifts.

Paul McDonald

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October 19, 2020 

Tax Changes Shake Up SALT Deductions

In the not-so-distant past, taxpayers who itemized could generally write off the full amount of state and local tax (SALT) payments, without any dollar restrictions. This often created a tax windfall for residents of states where income taxes or ...

Ken Berry, JD

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October 16, 2020 

Building Connections in a Virtual World

In the past six months, several organizations in the accounting profession have postponed or canceled their conferences in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, while others have taken their events virtual.

Jim Boomer

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October 14, 2020 

2020 Reviews of Professional Payroll Systems

Like everything else, payroll processing has changed. Years ago, payroll services were mainly used by larger companies, and affordable options were not readily available for smaller businesses. But the products on the market today are suitable for ...

Mary Girsch-Bock