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 Tips to Navigate New Tax Laws, Changes to W-2 and 1099

October 21, 2013 

Tips to Navigate New Tax Laws, Changes to W-2 and 1099

Preparing for tax season is something individuals need to think about more than just once a year, especially since it seems that every year brings with it new changes related to W-2 and 1099 forms and reporting requirements. For Tax Year 2013, which most Americans will file by April 15, 2014, there are several important…

 Congress Takes Up Farm Bill Again

October 21, 2013 

Congress Takes Up Farm Bill Again

With the end of the government shutdown, farmers and advocates for those who rely on federal food assistance programs are pushing for a new farm bill to win approval from Congress. The day after the government reopened this week, President Barack Obama called a new farm bill his third legislative priority, after a budget deal…

 A Growth Opportunity For CPAs: Self-Directed IRA Investors

October 17, 2013 

A Growth Opportunity For CPAs: Self-Directed IRA Investors

With demand for alternative assets accelerating, CPAs have an opportunity to engage with a growing number of investors making investments in illiquid – and high potential – alternative assets held in an Individual Retirement Account (IRA).

 Wage Gains Unlikely to Improve, Study Shows

October 16, 2013 

Wage Gains Unlikely to Improve, Study Shows

Private sector workers are likely to see little or no improvement in the rate of annual wage increases in the coming months, according to the final third-quarter Wage Trend Indicator (WTI) released today by Bloomberg BNA, a leading publisher of specialized news and information.