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Governments around the world are driving for a more integrated taxing environment.

Thanks to technology, we see clients less, but speak and interact with them more, maintaining and strengthening the relationship.

CPAs know it is imperative to refer clients to third party consultants for various issues that require deep specialization in an area of tax. In many ways, these specialty tax firms act as an extension of your team and require coordination to deliver results that often have a material impact on a tax return.

As the end of the year approaches, it is a good time to think of planning moves that will help lower your tax bill for this year and possibly the next. Until Congress passes tax reform legislation, these tips should help many tax clients.

Who would the changes help — and hurt? Baird’s director of advanced planning weighs in.

It’s not overhead anymore — it’s part of your product.

Common roadblocks firms face during tax season, and how software can help overcome them.

Holiday lessons; getting and keeping female staff; how hackers come after firms; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

For the most part, managing partners at a large number of the best run Top 100 firms below the Giant Four do an excellent job in splitting up their compensation pies.

A few months ago I suggested that becoming an expert generalist as a niche was a possible career track for someone in a larger firm. I received a lot of feedback that caused me to rethink the column, and I have.