The following is the second installment in a two-part series by regular Taxing Subjects contributor Ben Tallman. While Part I looked at Foreign Bank Account Reporting (FBAR) and FATCA in detail, Part…
The following is a two-part series by regular Taxing Subjects contributor Ben Tallman, who provides insight into foreign tax issues. Part I describes Foreign Bank Account Reporting (FBAR) and FATCA in…
As we watch the evening news, we see our fighting men and women of the Armed Forces in combat areas far from home. The reports can fill us with a myriad of emotions, like patriotism, compassion,…
Stress can worsen or increase the risk of conditions like obesity, heart disease, premature aging, Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, headaches, depression, gastrointestinal problems, and asthma. For tax…
For most tax preparation firms, success means attracting more business from taxpayers, expanding the number of services offered, and converting customers into clients. Though we tend to use the terms…
The quest for success in all businesses is a complex mixture of greater efficiency, greater creativity, better marketing and better management. The role of technology in this mixture has generally…
Are you looking for new and affordable ways build your practice and your brand? One good place to start is LinkedIN, the world’s largest professional network on the Internet. While many small…
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Tax-based identity theft is bad, and it’s getting worse.After only a quarter of the way through this year’s tax season, the rate of identity theft increased by 400% over last year. Phishing and…
H&R Block is giving $1,000 to 1,000 of its clients every day. Jackson-Hewitt is paying its clients with a $50 American Express card. Liberty Tax offers a $50 cash payment to use its services, along…
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In many respects, management of cash flow for a tax preparation firm is easier than for many types of small business. There is no inventory of goods to tie up cash. Payment for services occurs at…
