February 9, 2013
As a part of his broader attempt to overhaul the tax system in his state, Ohio Governor John Kasich's plan would expand sales taxes to virtually all services that are currently not subject to sales tax under state laws.
February 7, 2013
An organization of tax professionals is supporting the IRS in its appeals of a federal court ruling.
February 7, 2013
14 defendants in six separate cases were charged for taking part scams that involved thousands of stolen identities that were used to submit millions of dollars in fraudulent tax refund claims.
February 6, 2013
New Relationship Helps Companies Expedite Financial Close Process
February 5, 2013
Many do-it-yourself filers could pay about the same to have a credentialed tax expert do them, and still get their refund in about the same time, and with the peace of mind of real professional guidance.
February 4, 2013
On Monday, a U.S. District Court issued a ruling to make both sides unhappy. IRS can continue some parts of RTRP, but not others. Pending further appeals, of course.
January 31, 2013
Earlier this week, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri denied an attempt by tax preparation chain H&R Block to stop Intuit from continuing to air two TV commercials for TurboTax.
January 28, 2013
There are a number of major trends in the mobile space which will change the way software providers deliver applications and services to us mobile devices in 2013. Two of these trends are the move toward Mobile Websites instead of apps, as well as customizable apps which allow a firm to brand a client-facing app…
January 17, 2013
With small business lending opportunities tight because of the reluctance of many financial institutions to qualify businesses for loans, Intuit is looking at ways it could work with small businesses and lenders to help provide better financial strength assessments, which could help with the qualification process.
January 3, 2013
As of Monday, Maine has adopted a new standard for who can be considered an independent contractor for Workers’ Compensation, unemployment insurance and other purposes. Until this week, the Maine Department of Labor, the Maine Workers’ Compensation Board and Maine Revenue Services each had different standards for who can be considered an independent contractor. This...…
December 31, 2012
Real Business Solutions, a payroll and 1099 solution provider, is helping small businesses and tax professionals comply with the changes to the California withholding tax tables introduced by the Employment Development Department (EDD) starting January 1, 2013.
December 18, 2012
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