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If your client, her spouse, or one of their dependents are attending college in the fall, the IRS has several back-to-school education tax credits available for families considering higher education.…
Small businesses are, according to the most recent data from the US Census Bureau, in serious trouble. The total number of business failures is now larger than the number of new business startups.…
IRS Tax Tips Cover Filing Deadline and Self-Insured EmployersThis week, the IRS released tips for taxpayers: the first regarding the deadline for those with an automatic six-month filing extension,…
In July, August, and September, the IRS is hosting a series of ACA-related webinars focusing on businesses providing health coverage for employees. Below are the subjects and dates of the IRS webinars…
In 2011, World at Work reported on a study by flexible office space company Regus documenting the fact that the majority of US professionals work during their vacations.A more recent study by PGi, a…
It's the client most dreaded by tax preparers – the individual or small business manager who literally shows up to have their taxes prepared armed with only a boxful of receipts and unorganized…
The IRS recently released information pertaining to the Small Business Health Care Tax Credit, outlining the prerequisites for receiving the credit and which forms need to be filed.For a business to…
Next week, the IRS will begin hosting the Nationwide Tax Forums, a series of three-day conferences covering ethical and legal issues facing the tax industry. Attendees can earn CPE, attend live…
There is no question that identity theft – particularly as it relates to taxes – is a major criminal activity and a serious threat. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) notes that last year this…
Yet another sign that the economy may be showing signs of recovery is the top concern of the majority of CPA firms – how to attract and retain qualified people as a foundation for growth. The…
