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IRS Publication 5172, Facts about Health Coverage Exemptions This provides information for taxpayers who qualify for and may claim exemption from minimum essential coverage so that they do not need to…
Drake Software e-SignatureAs a tax preparer, do you think about the time it takes to sign returns and other documents? They are, after all, just signatures. But multiply those legal signatures across…
That’s the question posed on the news magazine and hidden camera television show of the same name.Broadcast on ABC News since 2008 as part of the Primetime series, and hosted by newsman John Quiñones,…
Whether Seasonal or Year-Round PracticeWhether you have a seasonal tax practice or a year-round practice geared primarily toward tax preparation, staying in touch with your clients during the…
The American Institute of CPAs has released its annual survey of the software CPAs used to prepare 2013 tax returns.A joint project of the Journal of Accountancy and The Tax Adviser, the survey was…
NATP’s Annual Tax Software Survey The National Association of Tax Preparers (NATP) has released its annual survey of tax preparation software, “Sorting Out Software.” The NATP survey used a different…
It is the proper reporting of wages to a domestic employee. A domestic employee is someone that you employee to work in or around your home. This can include individuals who are gardeners, landscapers, housekeepers, maids, caregivers, and even your handyman. For our discussion, let’s limit this to caregivers.…
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People are going to put off doing their taxes, nothing will make them file any sooner. However, if you are going to get a refund...…
While you were covered up with tax forms and e-file acknowledgements, you may have missed an interesting read or two...…
