November 30, 2015
National Accounting Group Offers Year-End Tax Tips
As your time runs out, the National Society of Accountants (NSA) also offers this list of tax changes and strategies, courtesy of Wolters Kluwer.
November 29, 2015
Stopping Taxpayer ID Theft: The IRS Means Business
The three main partners in the program – the IRS, the states and other tax industry sources –will also be releasing additional YouTube videos highlighting these tips as the tax filing season approaches. The first video in the series is now available ...
November 24, 2015
Year-End Payroll Reporting: State-by-State Due Dates for Form W-2
The skies are cloudy, the leaves are changing, the air is cool and brisk—and in this profession, that means time to think about year-end prep for payroll departments.
November 23, 2015
IRS Updates FATCA Registration Website
The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) Online Registration System is a secure, web-based system that financial institutions and other entities can use to register for FATCA purposes. Launched in 2013, the system allows the IRS to identify ...
November 22, 2015
Jock Tax Overturned, Supreme Court Denies Appeal
The tax rationale may be applied to entertainers who perform at local venues and even to high-ranking executives in town to conduct business. Currently, seven cities impose a jock tax.
November 19, 2015
IRS Advisory Council Releases Annual Report and Recommendations
Based on its report findings and discussions over the last year, the IRSAC made several recommendations on a broad range of issues and concerns.
November 18, 2015
The Ultimate Year -End Guide to Payroll Compliance and Benefits
With this guide, we hope to help you navigate the ins and outs of getting your compliance and benefits ready for end of year.
November 17, 2015
Top 10 Myths for the 2015 W2 and 1099 Wage Reporting Season
As the year winds down, the holiday season brings with it tax reporting season – which can be a hectic time for businesses. Changing regulations, looming deadlines and the threat of penalties can quickly replace “jolly” with “humbug.”
November 16, 2015
IRS Not Doing Enough to Fight Business Tax ID Theft
TIGTA found that the IRS recognizes continued efforts are needed to develop and implement systemic processes to detect identity theft. To date, the IRS has taken actions that include defining business identity theft, creating procedures for IRS ...
November 3, 2015
6 Tips for Tax Season Staffing at Accounting Firms
With tax season looming, now is the time for accounting firms to ramp up their staffing strategy. Determining your needed mix of full-time and temporary professionals — before holiday time-off — will set you on a course for success come 2016.
November 2, 2015
What Accounting Firms Need to Know About Updating Salaries and Giving Raises
If you can’t remember the last time you reviewed your employees’ compensation, it’s been too long. Your staff members know what they’re worth and what the local job market is paying, and so should you. At least once a year, benchmark your firm’s ...
October 30, 2015
IRS Drops PTIN Fee to $50
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.