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November 2, 2015
Eliminating Muda is one of the most effective byproducts of Lean Six Sigma analysis techniques which make any process more efficient and profitable. So what exactly is Muda? It is the Japanese term for waste, which is defined as “any human activity ...
October 30, 2015
The fee for new PTINs and renewals will be $50, down from $64.25 and $63, respectively. The agency also reminded return preparers of major upcoming changes regarding which tax return preparers can represent clients in matters before the IRS.
October 28, 2015
The average cost of a professional income tax preparer to handle a "typical" 2014 tax return (the one filed by April 15, 2015) was $273 this year. This includes an itemized Form 1040 with Schedule A and a state tax return, according to the National ...
October 26, 2015
The survey also identifies the top pressures that firms face now and in the coming year, with recruitment and retention of knowledgeable talent identified as the biggest pressure point.
October 16, 2015
Whether you're traveling for business or personal, alone or with colleagues or friends or family members, domestically or internationally – we all know that getting from point A to point B can cause frustration, confusion, and disorientation. We surveyed
October 15, 2015
The QuickBooks Online Windows app combines the benefits of the web-based QuickBooks Online platform with the advantages offered in the desktop version to offer users features such as real-time collaboration, keyboard shortcuts, top menu bar and ...
October 14, 2015
The IRS encourages volunteers to step forward by providing free tax assistance in their communities. Specifically, the IRS refers to the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs.
October 12, 2015
The 2016 version of QuickBooks Desktop strives to help accounting professionals achieve three main goals: be more efficient; gain better insights; and let their expertise shine.
October 9, 2015
The review identified 3,001 preparers with a felony conviction on their application; 87 reported a crime related to Federal tax matters. Processes do not ensure that PTINs assigned to prisoners or individuals barred from preparing tax returns are ...
September 30, 2015
The maker of small business accounting and tax tools will be switching its Plano, Texas (Dallas) technology campus to wind power as part of a commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve energy efficiency.
September 29, 2015
With summer vacation over and school back in session, it’s time to help those extreme tax procrastinators get their returns filed. But what about the rest of your clients − the “good” ones whose taxes you completed way back in April?
September 24, 2015
Thomson Reuters has released its Checkpoint Learning 2015 Tax Update program, which helps tax professionals and accounting firms educate their clients, prospects and client service teams on the latest developments in the field.