September 12, 2013
What Would You Ask a Former IRS Auditor?
Do all IRS agents think that all taxpayers selected for audit are cheating on their taxes?
September 10, 2013
New Cloud Solution Helps Detect and Deter Bribery and Corruption
In response to customer demand and increased regulatory scrutiny and enforcement, ACL has launched a new Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Solution.
September 8, 2013
Income Tax Planning Takes More than a Magic 8-Ball
On the conference room shelf of a CPA’s office I visited recently, I noticed a Magic 8-Ball with the label “free tax answers.” When turned, the die floating in colored liquid inside the ball presses against the window to reveal an affirmative, negative, or non-committal answer such as “cannot predict now.”
September 6, 2013
AICPA to Congress: Provide IRS with Sufficient Funds to Perform Its Duties
The American Institute of CPAs is urging Congress to provide the Internal Revenue Service with “sufficient” funds to perform its duties.
August 29, 2013
IRS to Recognize Same-Sex Marriages
The Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Department of the Treasury today ruled that same-sex couples will be treated as married for federal tax purposes, as long as they were legally married in jurisdictions that recognize their marriages.
August 29, 2013
2013 Review of CCH ProSystem fx Planning
Best Fit: Firms using other components of the ProSystem fx Suite or CCH Axcess Tax that take advantage of the direct integration. Strengths Imports tax data from ProSystem fx Tax and CCH Axcess Tax The license allows for an unlimited number of users at a firm location Interactive tutorial and ample help resources Potential Limitations...…
August 29, 2013
2013 Review of Intuit Lacerte Tax Planner
Best Fit: While firms using Lacerte Tax and DMS will benefit with the direct integration, it may also be considered as a standalone product because it is easy to use and a lower cost alternative than the products reviewed. Strengths User-friendly interface similar to that of the tax program. Easily imports client tax data from...…
August 29, 2013
ZenPayroll Sees Quick Success Helping Small Businesses
Nationwide expansion continues to Texas, Florida, Washington, New York and Illinois
August 27, 2013
Technology groups step up call for immigration reform
Nationwide effort coordinated by TechVoice, TECNA and CompTIA
August 27, 2013
Financial Officer Pay Remains Stable
Crowe Horwath LLP releases findings from its 2013 Financial Institutions Compensation Survey
August 26, 2013
North Carolina ends popular small business tax deduction
Like many Charlotte-area small business owners, Doug Jones doesn't know how to digest the N.C. General Assembly's recent tax policy overhaul.
August 26, 2013
Highway use tax returns due Sep. 3
For Most Truckers, Highway Use Tax Return Due Sept. 3