Taxes October 23, 2026
Americans Once Distilled Liquor at Home. Could a Court Fight Bring the Tradition Back?
The legal question at the center of two court cases is how far Congress’ power to collect federal alcohol taxes extends.
February 22, 2014
How to Enhance Client Relationships, Even During Busy Season
Accountants, especially during busy season, have significant demands on their time, so it's critical to understand how to balance a desire to develop deeper client relationships and work-related time constraints.
February 22, 2014
Are Relocation Assistance Payments Taxable?
I have been preparing tax returns for a very, very long time. Yet, I usually feel as if I know nothing. So, when someone asks me a question, even when I am pretty sure of the answer, I look it up.
February 20, 2014
Obamacare May Be Delayed, But The Excise Tax Isn’t – How Much Can It Cost Businesses?
The recent decision to postpone the employer mandate to provide affordable health care coverage to full-time employees under Obamacare (the “play or pay rules”) is welcome news to certain mid-sized companies.
February 19, 2014
The Dirty Dozen Tax Scams for 2014 – IRS Cautions Taxpayers
The Internal Revenue Service today issued its annual “Dirty Dozen” list of tax scams, reminding taxpayers to use caution during tax season to protect themselves against a wide range of schemes ranging from identity theft to return preparer fraud.
February 19, 2014
Avalara and McGladrey Form Strategic Partnership
A new partnership between Avalara and accounting firm McGladrey could help thousands of businesses better manage their sales and use tax compliance processes.
February 17, 2014
Financing Getting Easier for Small Businesses
Business startups have a better opportunity for getting financing these days.
February 17, 2014
Justice and Treasury Approve Lending to Legal Marijuana Businesses
The burgeoning marijuana industry yesterday hailed a new road map the Obama administration gave banks for doing business with legal pot sellers without getting into trouble, but some financial institutions said it still leaves them in a difficult position.
February 14, 2014
New Federal Guide to Define How Legal Marijuana Sellers Can Use Banking Services
The federal government is set to unveil in the next few days a way for legal pot merchants to use banking services.
February 13, 2014
Is the New Home Office Deduction Short-Cut Worth It?
A new simplified method devised by the IRS for claiming home office deductions is much faster and easier to use than the unwieldy traditional method.
February 13, 2014
IRS Criminal Prosecutions Skyrocket Under Obama Administration
Between Fiscal Year (FY) 2009 and FY 2013, the IRS has averaged approximately 3,500 criminal referrals a year, a staggering 38.4% increase from the years in which George W. Bush inhabited the White House.
February 13, 2014
This Valentine’s Day, Should You Check With The IRS Before You Say “I do”?
At the risk of being criticized as unromantic (a label often used for us male CPAs), I want to offer one tip for those about to say “I do” this Valentine’s Day
February 13, 2014
States Renew Push for Earned Income Tax Credit
A push to boost tax credits for the working poor could see success in states this year, echoing a key proposal from the White House.