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The Internal Revenue Service plans to substantially change the regulations it proposed last fall for tax-exempt “social welfare” organizations and their political activities before moving ahead with a public hearing.

Operational analysis software company Oversight Systems launched Insights On Demand for Procure-to-Pay.

Broker/dealer HD Vest Financial Services Inc. has launched a proprietary tool to help its affiliated advisors integrate client tax information into their financial plans.

Orienge announced the next generation of Conterra Financial Information Management 2.0.

Paychex has a list of the top 10 regulatory issues facing small businesses this year.

SAP announced new innovation for the SAP Business Suite powered by SAP HANA.

Frank Jakosz has joined Sikich LLP as its new partner for its not-for-profit services practice. In his role, Jakosz will oversee business development for the practice and serve numerous new clients.

Enhanced Section 179 expensing allowances, along with dozens of other “temporary” tax provisions, expired at the end of last year.

A site that connects people to online accounting degree programs has created a new infographic on Taxes Around the World, including some strange taxes such as a tax on cow flatulence in Denmark and a tax break in Canada for makers of breakfast cereal who put toys inside the boxes.

The Internal Revenue Service said Thursday its new Web-based system, IRS Direct Pay, has been used by more than 150,000 taxpayers so far.