September 3, 2014
Small businesses with primarily 1-10 employees, often referred to as micro businesses, saw a month-over-month increase in hiring (0.1 percent) for the first time in 2014, according to the August 2014 SurePayroll Small Business Scorecard. SurePayroll Inc., is a provider of online payroll services to small businesses.
September 2, 2014
Which colleges have the best accounting degree programs? The answer depends on many factors, of course, starting with what the individual is looking for.
September 2, 2014
Offering new services enables your accounting firm to generate additional revenue, and build stronger relationships with existing clients while adding new ones. While a majority of firms may offer seasonal/tax time services, offering new ones, such as bill pay, can significantly impact your bottom line.
September 2, 2014
The National Society of Accountants (NSA) is offering a two-day Gear Up 1040 Individual Tax Seminar November 20-21, 2014 at the Mohegan Sun Casino and Resort in Uncasville, CT.
September 2, 2014
Strong small business employment growth propelled the Mountain region into the lead among regions.
September 2, 2014
The American Institute of CPAs has issued an Invitation to Comment, requesting feedback from key stakeholders to shape the next version of the Uniform CPA Examination. The comment period opened today and runs through December 2.
September 1, 2014
What often sets business taxpayers apart from individuals is the potential for deducting expenses relating to business driving. For virtually everyone else, the cost associated with operating a car or other vehicle is a nondeductible personal expense. However, if you use your own vehicle for business trips, you’re usually entitled to deductions on your federal…
August 31, 2014
According to a new study just issued by the firm, the total economic benefits of the nation's increased oil and gas exploration and development activity translates into almost $1.2 trillion in gross product each year, including multiplier effects, and over 9.3 million permanent jobs.
August 29, 2014
State tax collections fell short of expectations by $281 million last year, providing potential difficulties in the future for the state budget and immediate fodder for this fall's tight governor's race.
August 28, 2014
In the Florida Keys, mosquitoes are a major nuisance, and one big enough that it apparently requires local government involvement in fight against the little blood-sucking fiends. Unlike many municipal positions, however, in the Keys this race is partisan.
August 26, 2014
As with domestic travel (i.e., travel within the 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia), you can deduct all of your travel expenses if the trip is entirely for business purposes. Otherwise, you’re entitled to travel deductions only if the primary purpose of the trip is business-related. Again, the days spent on business versus…
August 25, 2014
It is well-known in tax circles that taxpayers can deduct the cost of traveling “away from home” on business. For this purpose, your tax home is usually your principal place of business. As an example, if you live and work in New York and fly to L.A. for a two-day whirlwind of business negotiations, the…