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 ...
July 1, 2015
IRS to Go Where No Agency Has Gone Before
According to a new report by the Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC), the IRS has made significant strides on the electronic frontier, but the mission is far from complete.
June 30, 2015
IRS Ramps Up National Tax Forums
The 2015 IRS Nationwide Tax Forums offers seminars over three days featuring up-to-date information from the IRS and professional experts in the areas of tax law, compliance and ethics. It also provides continuing education credits to ...
June 27, 2015
AICPA Warns of Financial Scams Against Elderly
A contributing factor to the emotional impact of financial fraud or abuse is how often this situation involves family members. The most common types of elder financial abuse or fraud seen by CPA financial planners over the past five years were ...
June 23, 2015
10 Tax Breaks Could Be Made Permanent: Sec. 179, Bonus Depreciation, Tuition and More
There is a plan to push a package of these tax extenders earlier than usual this year and to make them permanent, once and for all. This will enable taxpayers, including both individuals and businesses, to plan accordingly.