December 25, 2012
Philly cop who scammed city out of real-estate taxes gets fired
Philadelphia police commissioner Charles Ramsey has decided to fire Officer Elaine Thomas for an alleged tax scam, saying that a suspension wasn't enough.
December 21, 2012
Kentucky financial advisor sentenced to 6 years for apx $2.3 M from clients
Jonathan Neal Leber, 36, of Glasgow, Kentucky pled guilty on September 4, 2012 to charges of defrauding clients residing in Kentucky and southern Indiana, of approximately $2.3 million.
December 19, 2012
2013 Readers Choice Awards: The Votes are In
Technology has changed rather dramatically since we started the Readers Choice Awards seven years ago, and certainly since this publication was initially started in 1991. Perhaps not as dramatic as the invention of the printing press, but when it comes to workflow processes and always-available access to personal and client data, there has been a...…
December 19, 2012
Jury convicts businessman, former accountant of tax evasion of $50 million
Once a co-owner of one of the nation's largest precast concrete manufacturers, John Stanton is now facing up to 10 years in federal prison after a federal jury convicted him Monday of federal tax evasion charges.
December 18, 2012
A Taste for Success: A Florida Brewer and a CPA Get Craft Beer Going in Jacksonville
For Ben Davis, the calling is his love of beer. As the owner and head brewer of Intuition Ale Works (www.intuitionaleworks.com), he not only enjoys drinking the suds, but also brewing specialty craft beers.
December 18, 2012
State and local tax revenues up across U.S.
Summary of State and Local Government Tax Revenue: 3rd Quarter 2012
December 13, 2012
Cuomo to veto Grisanti historic tax credit bill
A measure to expand tax credits to encourage development of historic properties in Buffalo and other cities and villages will be vetoed by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo.
December 13, 2012
Police board wants cop suspended for alleged tax scam
A police board found officer Elaine Thomas, a 15-year veteran of the force, guilty Wednesday of an alleged tax scam and recommended that she be suspended for 30 days without pay.
December 12, 2012
Illinois CPA Society Explains How the “Fiscal Cliff” May Affect Everyday Americans
If not renewed by Congress, the expiring items could cost households an average of $3,500 in higher taxes next year.
December 12, 2012
ADP offers year-end payroll tax tips to small business owners and their advisors
ADP's Small Business Services division has developed a checklist of tips and reminders to small business owners, their accountants and other advisors, to help them get a head start on year-end tax preparation to help avoid delays, streamline the tax filing process and improve outcomes.
December 12, 2012
What the 2013 Fiscal Cliff Means for Employers and Job Seekers – A Call to Action for Accountants
The "fiscal cliff" looms over the minds of business investors as Bush era tax cuts are scheduled to expire soon. Among other things, this could mean an increase of $2000 in income taxes for middle class families.
December 11, 2012
Ohio CPAs outline preferred priorities for Congress in 2013
Addressing fiscal cliff and tackling tax reform among top three 2013 issues for Ohio CPAs.