Taxes

April 14, 2013 

It's no secret that professional athletes can earn big paychecks. But in most cities and states they visit, they leave little pieces of them behind.

April 13, 2013 

The Internal Revenue Service today announced that its Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) obtained the disbarment of Certified Public Accountant Anthony A. Tiongson for charging unconscionable fees, giving irresponsible advice to clients and making false statements to federal and state authorities, among other things.

April 12, 2013 

More than half of all tax returns filed with the Internal Revenue Service are prepared by professionals. That’s a substantial number of returns, so it is sad to see the number of preparers who make significant errors.

Dave McClure

April 12, 2013 

April 11, 2013 — Small businesses rebuilding in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy will get both immediate and long-term help laying a foundation for economic recovery and resiliency thanks to expanded services funded by a $19 million emergency appropriation. Small businesses can take advantage of free expanded counseling, training and technical assistance from the U.S....…

April 11, 2013 

Every tax professional, most small business owners and a good number of other taxpaying Americans know that last-minute changes to the tax code this year resulted in a delayed tax filing season.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

April 11, 2013 

Less than a month after Gov. Mark Dayton dropped his plans for a comprehensive overhaul of the state's tax system, Senate DFLers unveiled a plan Thursday, April 11, to make big changes in sales and corporate taxes.

April 11, 2013 

Complexity and inconsistency within the tax code continue to be a major problem for small businesses, and one-in-four report spending 120 hours or more per year on the administration of federal taxes—three full work weeks!

April 11, 2013 

Some California lawmakers seeking to pressure the Boy Scouts of America to abandon its ban on openly gay members are taking a novel approach: They are threatening to strip the organization of its state tax exemption.

April 11, 2013 

The U.S. Justice Department has long had an eye on Mo' Money and the tax preparation business. The focus intensified last year after hundreds of Mo' Money clients in several states alleged bounced checks, excessive fees and the failure of the business to pass along IRS refunds.

April 10, 2013 

Intuit Recognized as One the Best Workplaces in Canada

Isaac M. O'Bannon

April 10, 2013 

The U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging on Wednesday will delve into ways to combat one of the fastest growing scams - identity thieves claiming other people's refunds.

April 9, 2013 

A recent survey conducted by the Oregon Bankers Association shows that banks in the state extended more than $61 billion in total credit in 2011, with $2.7 billion dollars in loans to Oregon small businesses.