November 29, 2013
Tax Research Systems Offer Stong Customization, Automation Features
2013 Review of Tax Research Software
November 29, 2013
2013 Review of CCH IntelliConnect
From the Dec. 2013 issue. IntelliConnect is the web-based research platform from CCH, a Wolters Kluwer business, providing tax and accounting professionals with tax news, journals, tools/smart charts, forms, and many other resources for research. New features include a redesigned home page, the ability to share research folders with colleagues, and the ability to...…
November 29, 2013
2013 Review of Intuit Tax Research for Lacerte and ProSeries
Intuit Tax Research for Lacerte and ProSeries directly integrates with both tax preparation software packages. The tax research product is web-based, but is easily launched from the two tax programs, and tax research documents can be attached to a client’s file in the tax programs with one click. The program features Google’s powerful search technology…
November 26, 2013
Pennsylvania Considers Overhaul of Property Tax System
Pennsylvania property owners have long been clamoring for a change in the way public education is funded.
November 25, 2013
Will California Governor Jerry Brown Run for 4th Term?
He has millions of dollars in his campaign account, solid approval ratings and a small number of potential challengers who are virtually unknown, but
November 21, 2013
IRS Needs to Take Action Against Cyber Threats to Better Protect Taxpayer Data
The Treasury Department agency tasked with overseeing the Internal Revenue Service has issued a report saying that the nation's taxing authority needs to do a better job of tracking its efforts to eliminate identified flaws in the security of systems involving taxpayer data.
November 20, 2013
2014 Tax Tips – Overview of Changes to Credits and Deductions
Must know tax advice for 2013
November 20, 2013
Group Seeks Increase in California Auto License Fees
California: Proposed vehicle license fee hike would raise $3 billion a year to fix roads
November 20, 2013
Oklahoma Man Pleads Guilty to $700K Embezzlement, Tax Evasion
A Tulsa man pleaded guilty Tuesday to a federal wire fraud charge connected to his embezzlement of nearly $700,000 from his then-employer by billing it for the nonexistent services of a consulting firm he created.
November 19, 2013
Report: IRS Needs To Improve Use of Return on Investment Data
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) needs to improve its use of return on investment (ROI) data in managing tax enforcement resources, according to a report publicly released today by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration.
November 19, 2013
Want to Help Typhoon Haiyan Victims? IRS Warns of Potential Scams
The Internal Revenue Service has issued a consumer alert about possible scams taking place in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan. On Nov. 8, 2013.
November 14, 2013
IRS Eyes American Bank Accounts in Caribbean
IRS targets US taxpayers with offshore bank accounts in the Caribbean