July 27, 2015
What’s Next For Proposed Changes to Overtime Pay and Exempt Employees?
Recently, the Department of Labor (DOL) has released proposed rules to update the exemptions from overtime.
July 27, 2015
Senate Committee Approves Tax Extenders Through 2016
Among the many provisions addressed in the bill, business taxpayers would benefit from an extension and expansion of the Research and Experimentation (R&E) Credit, the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC), and the §179D deduction.
July 24, 2015
Focus on Tax Breaks for Disabled as IRS Marks 25th Anniversary of ADA
The Internal Revenue Service is marking the 25th anniversary of the ADA by spotlighting a number of tax benefits and services that can help taxpayers with disabilities.
July 24, 2015
4 Facts About the IRS and E-Signatures – Infographic
Taxpayers and preparers are demanding online convenience more than ever. Due to this demand and in an effort to make electronic filling easier, new guidance from the IRS has been issued that will expand the use of electronic signatures on two ...
July 22, 2015
IRS Program Offers Penalty Relief for Businesses with Unfiled Retirement Plans
The program is designed to help small businesses that may have been unaware of the reporting requirements that apply to their retirement plans.
July 22, 2015
IRS Changing Identity Theft Policy to Combat Tax ID Threats
If you have ever had a client facing identity theft, you know that the first thing they want to find out is what specific information was compromised. But, until recently, the IRS has had a policy in place that prevented identity theft victims from ...
July 22, 2015
AICPA to Congress: Compliance with Federal Tax Laws Can Hamper Small Business Growth
Lewis also recommended specific changes to the tangible property regulations that address how businesses should report the acquisition and improvement of tangible property to reduce complexity. The $500 de minimis safe harbor threshold for taxpayers ...
July 22, 2015
AICPA Tax Leader Endorses Small Business Tax Compliance Act
Says the bill encompasses recommendations proposed by the AICPA that would relieve burdens imposed on small businesses by the tax code.
July 13, 2015
KPMG Launches Publication Focused on Private Company Tax Issues
KPMG has started a new quarterly, market-facing publication designed to provide chief tax officers, other C-Suite executives, and board members with a unique window into how their peers are wrestling with important tax topics.
July 7, 2015
Greatland Acquires W-2 and 1099 Company NewportWave
Greatland, a provider of W-2 and 1099 products for businesses, has acquired Irvine, Calif.-based NewportWave, a company specializing in W-2 and 1099 software and support.
July 7, 2015
ADP and Wolters Kluwer CT Partner to Streamline Wage Garnishment Processes for Employers
Handling wage garnishment orders can be challenging for companies to do on their own, as requirements vary by state, jurisdiction and the particular court ordering the garnishment. Differences in maximum withholding limits, calculations, lien ...
July 6, 2015
What’s the Difference Between Your Personal Credit Score and Your Business Credit Score?
Personal credit scores range from 300 to 850 with a score of 680 or higher considered excellent, though each reporting agency uses its own proprietary algorithm to calculate a personal credit score so your score may vary somewhat with each of these ...