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President Obama reportedly plans to propose tax credits for companies that hire new workers, along with aid for school construction and repairs, as a way to create new jobs.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has been asked to respond to allegations that it destroyed documents relating to thousands of investigations.

The Internal Revenue Service plans to beef up its tracking of credit and debit card purchases of merchandise to spot discrepancies with the income claimed on tax returns.

Lansing, Mich.-based tax office management service provider ATOM Software announced that its more than 500 nationwide retail tax preparation and accounting customers can now incorporate their Facebook marketing campaigns within their customized business client portal offerings.

Michael Mundaca, who recently stepped down as Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy at the Treasury Department, has rejoined his old firm, Ernst & Young.

Moss Adams LLP has combined with Warinner, Gesinger & Associates, expanding Moss Adams’ footprint to the Midwest and augmenting the firm’s telecommunications industry practice.

Online accounting software publisher Kashoo Inc. has released Kashoo Accounting, a stand-alone accounting app for the iPad.