One generation of client you’ve known for years, and still they blame you for every change in the tax law. The other generation of client... Read more »
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Practice Profile: Making a Connection
Aspiring accountants from Husson University in Maine are volunteering to help individuals file their state and federal taxes through the IRS... Read more »
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AICPA, NASBA, Prometric reflect on decade
There is a certain hour during the day when you just want to be done. Sometimes it hits predictably in the mid-afternoon. Other times it sneaks up... Read more »
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The Wisdom of Telling Time
Michael Bryant will serve on Financial Executives International’s board for the 2014-2015 year. Bryant joined FEI in 2011 and served on the... Read more »
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Despite the late start to tax season, the Internal Revenue Service generally kept pace with last year, according to a government report. Read more »
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IRS Watch
U.S. taxpayers would need to pay an average of $1,259 more a year to make up the taxes lost to corporations and individuals sheltering money in overseas tax havens. Read more »
Social Security Administration is ending policy of seizing taxpayers’ refunds to pay for decades-old erroneous overpayments. Read more »
As the political fight over raising taxes for high-income Americans fades away, so are predictions for negative economic fallout. Read more »
Congressional action on tax extenders bill remains in doubt, despite movement in the Senate. Read more »
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Almost three quarters (72 percent) of small-business owners have changed their CPA or accounting firm at least in part because the firm only gave them “reactive service,” instead of proactive advice, according to a new survey. Read more »
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By now most of you have seen and heard stories about the recent Heartbleed bug and you’re probably trying to make sense of the information and determine exactly what it means to you, your firm, your vendors and your clients. Read more »
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Former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld yesterday made public a letter he said he sends every year to the IRS, along with his tax return. Read more »
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Highlights of some of our favorite tax-related blogs from the past week. Read more »
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Government News
KPMG announced it will be celebrating Earth Day, April 22, with a week dedicated to environmental sustainability service projects. Read more »
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April 15, 2014
Male members of Bergen County, N.J., accounting firm Traphagen Financial Group observed a 44-year-old tradition in growing beards to be shorn at the close of business today, April 15. Read more »
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April 14, 2014
As soon I finish this blog post, I will begin and complete working on my “favorite” 1040. Read more »
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April 11, 2014
Akron, Ohio-based financial services firm Sequoia Financial Group, along with Cohen & Company and Cohen Fund Audit Services, raised record funds for Junior Achievement for a second straight year. Read more »
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April 9, 2014
Aspiring accountants from Husson University in Maine are volunteering to help individuals file their state and federal taxes through the IRS Taxpayer Assistance Program. Read more »
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April 8, 2014
The American Institute of CPAs, the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy and Prometric are marking the 10th anniversary of computer-based testing for the uniform CPA exam. Read more »
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April 7, 2014
Kenneth Ames, tax advisory partner with southern California CPA firm White Nelson Diehl Evans, received a National Service to Youth Award from the California Boys & Girls Club of America for his 10 years of service on the Carlsbad club’s board of directors. Read more »
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Lessons in M&A: Client and Staff Retention
April 14, 2014
Transition Advisors president Joel Sinkin talks about what firms should do after a merger to retain their clients and staff members.
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April 2, 2014
Gale Crosley of Crosley + Company discusses the practice areas and international opportunities that firms often overlook in trying to grow.
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Running a little late could have big repercussions, especially at a firm in the midst of busy season. From escaped zebras to must-see TV, employers told CareerBuilder some of the most memorable excuses they've heard from tardy employees.
Common Taxpayer Misconceptions
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The NAEA’s collection of ridiculous things tax clients believe.
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The firms with the highest 2013 revenue growth in our Top 100 Firms/Regional Leaders list.
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As companies gain more affordable access to new technology and platforms, they also seek to make smarter investments.
Strangest Tax Deductions
January 31, 2014
The Minnesota Society of CPAs recently conducted its annual survey about the most strange and unusual tax deductions proposed by clients.
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