August 12, 2014
How to Start or Expand a SALT (State and Local Tax) Practice
The first thing you should do NOW, and the one thing you should not do, at least not yet.
August 11, 2014
CohnReznick Raises $105,000 for Make-a-Wish Program
The accounting and advisory firm CohnReznick LLP recently raised more than $105,000 at its 13th annual employee Bowl-A-Thon, which benefits Make-A-Wish New Jersey. This brings the total raised for Make-A-Wish by the Firm over the last 13 years through employee fundraising, donations, and raffles to more than $1.45 million.
August 11, 2014
Taxes a Problem for Legal Marijuana Sellers
A new tax snag that has hit marijuana stores could cause delays in new openings, higher product prices, and even closures of newly opened stores.
August 11, 2014
Corporate Tax Case Could Cost Michigan $1 Billion
A little-noticed tax case the Michigan Supreme Court decided in July could have huge financial implications for the state -- costing it more than $1 billion.
August 11, 2014
How to Maximize Home Office Deductions
It is well-established that you can deduct home office expenses only if certain tax law requirements are met. Notably, no deduction is allowed unless the taxpayer uses the home office regularly and exclusively for business purposes.
August 8, 2014
Nearly 80% of Taxpayers Worried About Scams, ID Theft
A new study shows that 78 percent of Americans feel vulnerable to tax scams and 57 percent do not know how to prevent or protect themselves from falling victim to one.
August 4, 2014
Tax Scams Are a Major Concern for Taxpayers
A majority of U.S. taxpayers view tax scams as a major issue for them, with 78 percent of Americans believing they are vulnerable and could become a victim.
August 1, 2014
Charitable Giving Increases by 1.6%
The latest Blackbaud Index shows that overall charitable giving to nonprofits increased 1.6% and online giving increased 8.0% for the first half of 2014 as compared to the first half of 2013. In addition, overall charitable giving grew 1.5% and online giving grew 8.7% for the three months ending June 2014 as compared to the…
August 1, 2014
Latest Income Tax, IRS Scam Targets Retirees
An Austin, Texas, man may have been the target of scammers pretending to be IRS agents that have bilked at least one elderly woman of $2,500.
July 31, 2014
How to Keep Your Nanny Tax Clients Happy
If you have household employment (a.k.a. “nanny tax”) clients, you know how much extra work goes into making sure their taxes are in order. For those unfamiliar with this part of the tax code, household employers have a “Casual Babysitting Exemption” when they pay an individual less than $1,900 in a calendar year. However, once…
July 31, 2014
IRS to Hold Next Tax Forum in Maryland
The next 2014 IRS Nationwide Tax Forum will be held at National Harbor in Maryland near Washington, D.C., and the IRS invites enrolled agents, certified public accountants, certified financial planners and other tax professionals to attend. Those who sign up by the pre-registration date of Aug. 5 will save $130 off the on-site price.
July 30, 2014
Inituit to Acquire India-Based Tax Solutions Firm
Intuit, the makers of numerous small business and personal financial and tax technologies, has entered into an agreement to acquire KDK Softwares India Private Limited a market leader in providing professional tax solutions in India.