October 24, 2014
U.S. Workers More Aware and Focused on Personal Finances
U.S. employees are more aware, focused, and motivated to improve their overall financial wellness, according to a new study.
October 23, 2014
IRS Increases 401k Limitations for 2015
The Internal Revenue Service has released the cost of living adjustments affecting dollar limitations for pension plans and other retirement-related items for tax year 2015.
October 22, 2014
Bill.com Partners with Intuit to Give Benefits to QuickBooks Pro Advisors
Online business payment network Bill.com has partnered with Intuit, the maker of QuickBooks, to offer additional benefits to QuickBooks ProAdvisors.
October 22, 2014
Should Some Businesses Re-Evaluate Their Entity Type because of Obamacare Taxation?
As the dust settles on the first tax season under the new Obamacare laws, many closely held business owners are understanding the impact of the increased Medicare tax on earned income and the new tax on net investment income of high-income individuals.
October 21, 2014
The Tax Benefits of Adopting a Child
Taxpayers who adopt a child do more than open their hearts – they also open their opportunities to take advantage of tax credits.
October 20, 2014
AICPA Urges EEOC to Stop Investigating Accounting Partnership Retirement Practices
In a letter to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) has asked commissioners to reject staff appeals to investigate and litigate against accounting firms regarding partner retirement provisions ...
October 14, 2014
8 Factors that Determine a Retired Partner’s Deferred Compensation
When partners retire, it goes without saying that they want to cash in their share of the firm’s value. But they want to do this in a way that enables the firm to continue as a successful, viable entity.
October 10, 2014
IRS Makes Canadian Retirement Plans Eligible for Automatic Tax Deferral Similar to IRAs
Americans and Canadians with registered retirement savings plans (RRSPs) and registered retirement income funds (RRIFs) now automatically qualify for tax deferral similar to that available to participants in U.S. individual retirement accounts (IRAs) and
October 10, 2014
Most Seniors Heavily Reliant on Social Security for Retirement
The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently released its Fast Facts & Figures about Social Security in 2014. The statistics show that for many retirees, Social Security is integral part of their savings with 65 percent of aged beneficiaries receivin
October 9, 2014
2014 Review of Professional Payroll Systems
The Affordable Care Act and changes to the minimum wage in many states and for many federal contractors has made payroll compliance more complex than ever.
October 9, 2014
How’s Your Retirement Savings? More than Half of Americans Think They Won’t Have Enough
A new survey says more than half of working Americans over age 50 (55 percent) don't think they'll have enough money for health care as they reach the age they expect to retire.
October 7, 2014
6 Major Tax and Financial Implications of Gay Marriage Ruling
What are the tax and financial issues of the Supreme Court's decision not to overturn gay marriage rulings in several new states? Although certain aspects are still being sorted out, here’s a brief summary of the lay of the land in several key areas.