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Businesses Face October 1 “Obamacare” Deadline Accounting Today notes that employers must notify business clients of new disclosure requirements that must be met by October 1. The common perception…
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Looming Fiscal Fights Threaten IRS ProbesRepublicans on Capitol Hill are acknowledging that the fall’s looming fiscal fights could peel attention away from their investigation into the IRS’s singling…
IRS Wraps Up 2013 Tax Forums in San Diego The Internal revenue Service wraps up its series of six tax forums in San Diego on September 17-19 with a sold-out event. The IRS Tax Forums offer three days…
More Americans Paying Income Taxes The percentage of Americans who pay no federal income tax is falling, thanks to an improving economy and the expiration of temporary Great Recession-era tax cuts. In…
Tax Advice for Baby BoomersAs boomers enter retirement, they leave behind the annoying alarm clock, rush-hour commutes, stressful deadlines and annoying co-workers. But one thing they can’t avoid is…
NATP Seeks To “Audit-Proof” Tax Preparation Offices The National Association of Tax Professionals has released Audit Proof the Tax Office, aimed at helping practitioners update their office procedures…
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The Internal Revenue Service, in conjunction with the US Department of Justice, has ramped up its efforts to identify – and publicly bring charges against – tax preparers who actively engage in the filing of fraudulent returns....…
US Accounting Regulator Proposes Greater Audit Reporting Rules Dealbook reports that the federal regulator who polices accounting firms is proposing a major overhaul of how company audits are reported…
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IRS Raises Fees For Installment Payments and Offers in CompromiseThe Internal Revenue Service has released proposed regulations that would increase the user fees for installment payment agreements and…
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Using Drake’s E-Signature Capabilities You may not know it, but one of the most powerful new features built into Drake Software’s tax and accounting software is its support for digital signatures on…
