August 20, 2014
UltraTax CS, the professional tax compliance system from Thomson Reuters, recently received a NASS Medallion Award from Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach. The award was presented in honor of a new state-of-the-art innovation in electronic tax preparation for business customers. It was presented on August 18 during a press conference in Leawood, Kansas.
August 18, 2014
Looking to buy your first home? A new study shows that the Midwest, and specifically Texas and Oklahoma, have the highest ranked cities for first-time home buyers.
August 17, 2014
The Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration continue to hear from taxpayers who have received unsolicited calls from individuals demanding payment while fraudulently claiming to be from the IRS.
August 17, 2014
A former used-car salesman was arrested on federal charges of filing nearly 700 fraudulent tax returns using stolen identities and cashing refund checks totaling more than $2.2 million.
August 13, 2014
Colorado's lower taxes on medicinal marijuana are hindering projected tax revenue from recreational pot sales, according to a recent study released by the state's Department of Revenue.
August 12, 2014
When you’re running a business and someone works for you or provides a service, you pay them. That’s easy. What isn’t always so easy is determining how you should treat those payments. Before you enter into a business relationship, it’s important to establish the type of relationship – is this person providing services as an…
August 12, 2014
The Internal Revenue Service says that fishermen in the Northeast U.S. who received fishery disaster funds may have to pay federal tax on that relief assistance if it's used to replace lost income.
August 11, 2014
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
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 5, 2014
Tourism was a big job creator in Florida in 2013, according to a report released Monday from Florida TaxWatch.
August 5, 2014
One of the world's largest accounting and professional-services firms announced on Monday that it plans to open a new tech center in Lake Mary, Florida, and hire up to 1,000 high-salaried workers over the next four years.
August 5, 2014
From food trucks to online retailers, a growing number of mainstream businesses are accepting virtual currencies, such as Bitcoin, as a payment method. But as the popularity of digital cash rises, states are beginning to look at ways to regulate its use.