Tax

One of the things separating national franchise tax systems from independent offices is the fact that they have a system, which provides a proven, reliable way to run the business.

Highlights of some of our favorite tax-related blogs from the past week.

H&R Block has created a new program to draw CPAs and other accountants who are interested in selling their practices or becoming H&R Block franchises, with the new service spearheaded by accounting industry consultant Jennifer Katrulya.

Taking advantage of low AFRs before they're gone

Republicans are considering voting this year to repeal the U.S. estate tax, said House Ways and Means Chairman Dave Camp.

A pair of Democratic lawmakers have introduced a bill that would provide tax relief to student loan borrowers who have been granted debt relief after consistently repaying their student loan debt for at least 20 years, giving them an exemption from being taxed on the amount forgiven on the loans.

Rising education costs mean clients can’t pass these up

Approximately 83,000 employees and contractors who work for the Department of Defense, and are eligible for a security clearance, owe more than $730 million in unpaid federal taxes, according to a new government report.

For tax preparers who aren’t interested in extending their tax business beyond the end of April, but who would like to keep themselves and their staff employed in some meaningful activity, accountant Craig Comer has a suggestion: go into another seasonal business.

The growing number and complexity of large partnerships, such as hedge funds, are making it difficult for the Internal Revenue Service to audit them effectively, according to a new government report.