May 2, 2016
Cannabis Business Conference Heading to Orlando
Three keynote presentations will focus on generational engagement strategies, medical marijuana legalization and a look at the current state of the industry.
May 2, 2016
Newlyweds Largely Unaware of Partner’s Credit History and Finances
80 percent of respondents said that credit scores were important. When asked what attributes were important in a spouse, 92 percent of survey respondents said financial responsibility.
May 2, 2016
Recognition After Tax Season: 6 Kudos Staff Will Love
Another tax season is over, and now you can catch your breath. As a manager for a public accounting firm, you may want to take off for a well-deserved vacation. But before you go, be sure to show your hardworking staff some recognition.
April 21, 2016
Bernie Sanders Releases Income Tax Return
After weeks of prodding from his main opponent for the Democratic presidential nomination, Bernie Sanders finally released the remaining forms and schedules of his 2014 tax return on April 15. The result? No major surprises – the Vermont senator ...
April 20, 2016
Clintons Paid More Than 35% Effective Tax Rate
The former Secretary of State and New York Senator, who has been living in a fish bowl since her husband Bill became governor of Arkansas and ascended to the presidency, recently released copies of her joint tax returns for the last eight years.
April 19, 2016
Obamas Release Tax Returns, Pay Less Tax
The Obamas claimed claiming more than $145,000 in itemized deductions on their 2015 return, including donations to charity such as the Fisher House Foundation, a longtime favorite. The couple is in line for a refund of almost $23,000.
April 18, 2016
Bill Would Simplify Income Tax Filing
The “Tax Filing Simplification Act of 2016” requires the IRS to develop a free service for filing tax returns directly with the federal government and prohibits the nation’s tax collection agency from entering into agreements restricting the use of ...
April 17, 2016
A Quick Tax Fix for Vacation Home Rentals
The basic rules are as follows: The income you realize from a vacation home rental is generally taxable, but you can offset the tax liability with deductions for expenses attributable to rentals, including mortgage interest, property taxes, insurance ...
April 15, 2016
Congress Wants More Control Over IRS
Congress may have more to say about how the IRS “runs its business” in upcoming years. Four new bills marked up and passed on April 13 by the Ways and Means Committee, the tax-law writing body of the House, would dictate IRS certain practices, if enacted.
April 14, 2016
Very Last Minute Tax Filing Tips
We can’t go back in time and start doing our taxes earlier, but perhaps we can look forward to the passing of the recently introduced Tax Filing Simplification Act of 2016, which promises to simplify and decrease the cost of filing our tax returns.
April 13, 2016
6 Employee Motivation Tips To Close Tax Season Strong
The home stretch of tax season means heavy workloads and long hours for accountants. This time of year, nerves are frayed and tensions are high. It’s no walk in the park for managers either. In addition to your client load, you’ve got to keep your ...
April 12, 2016
3 Income Tax Surprises and Their Warning Signs
Wouldn’t it be nice if our clients contacted us before making any type of financial transaction with a tax consequence? Unfortunately, many of us as tax advisors are out of sight, out of mind, and out of the loop most of the year, leaving our ...