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 Special Report Looks at Major Tax Changes of 2013

January 24, 2014 

Special Report Looks at Major Tax Changes of 2013

Thomson Reuters has released a special retrospective report focused on the key tax developments that occurred during 2013, which included a major federal tax law as well as many significant new cases, regulations, rulings, and revenue procedures.

 Some Restaurants Dropping Automatic Tips For Large Groups

January 23, 2014 

Some Restaurants Dropping Automatic Tips For Large Groups

Like most other restaurants in Maine, DiMillo's On the Water in Portland says it will no longer charge automatic gratuities for most large groups now that a change in the federal income tax code has closed a long-standing loophole.

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January 22, 2014 

Report: December Was Strongest Jobs Growth Month in 2013

U.S. private-sector franchise jobs increased by 30,250 during the month of December 2013, according to the ADP National Franchise Report. BThe report measures monthly changes in franchise employment derived from ADP’s actual transactional payroll data.

 Equality In Employer Health Insurance Plans Delayed

January 21, 2014 

Equality In Employer Health Insurance Plans Delayed

Unless you’ve been living under a rock the last few years, you’re well-aware that the massive health care legislation known informally as “Obamacare” by both its detractors and proponents remains the law of the land.

 Does Mentoring Really Work for Accounting Firms?

January 20, 2014 

Does Mentoring Really Work for Accounting Firms?

As an avid reader and educator on talent development within our profession, I have long been an advocate of mentoring in order to develop future talent in our firms. The ideal is for firms to develop a program that pairs current leaders with future leaders to transfer knowledge and wisdom from one person to another.

Sandra Wiley

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January 17, 2014 

Saving for Retirement: What You Should Be Doing Now

You’ve heard the mantra a thousand times: It’s never too early to start saving and planning for retirement. Whether you’ve heeded that advice closely or have let time slip by, it’s also not usually too late to have a positive effect on your retirement finances.

Isaac M. O'Bannon