March 1, 2013
The Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants (MNCPA) recently surveyed its CPA members about the most creative tax deductions proposed by their clients. Responses included everything from swimming pools and manicures to poodles and non-existent children.
February 28, 2013
Edward Hrunek, CDFA recently completed a specialized educational program in professional divorce financial analysis and is now a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA).
February 28, 2013
With tax refunds averaging around $3,000, a potential IRS delay in the processing of refund checks can cause hardship, particularly if those awaiting the refund already made plans for use of the funds.
February 28, 2013
Hundreds of not-for-profit organizations, financial institutions, government agencies and financial professional groups have joined together to support America Saves Week from Feb 25 through March 2, 2013.
February 27, 2013
Firms seeking higher revenue in a tight, competitive US economy may look to global growth as a strategic next step. But along with opportunity, global expansion can also bring cost and complexity.
February 25, 2013
Taxes used to be a lot simpler: The ratification of the Sixteenth Amendment, which established the modern federal tax law, was proclaimed 100 years ago on February 25, 1913.
February 24, 2013
A former Wells Fargo Bank employee in Anchorage admitted in federal court Thursday that she helped members of an identity theft and tax fraud ring open illegitimate bank accounts and cash fraudulent checks.
February 24, 2013
People considering a vacation home need to consider other costs, like taxes.
February 24, 2013
A Lancaster, Pennsylvania restaurant company is facing mounting tax bills, which have grown to more than $2 million. The Keares Restaurant Group now has $2.2 million in federal tax liens for unpaid taxes, penalties and interest on several businesses, some that have been closed for more than 10 years. The recently filed liens include: $932,680...…
February 23, 2013
Every year, students across America who hope to receive federal financial aid for college must apply for it by filling out a FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. This year, the timing is a little more difficult than usual.
February 23, 2013
The standard mileage rates for business travel expenses for 2013. Also, medical mileage rates, moving driving rates, and charitable driving rates for deduction purposes.
February 22, 2013
Three people involved in a fraudulent tax-refund scheme were sentenced Thursday in federal court in Orlando for conspiring to defraud the government.