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Isaac M. O'Bannon

Managing Editor

isaac.obannon@cpapracticeadvisor.com

Isaac M. O'Bannon is the managing editor and digital content manager for CPA Practice Advisor (www.CPAPracticeAdvisor.com), drawing on two decades of experience covering the areas of professional accounting, taxation, business productivity and consumer technologies. Prior to CPA Practice Advisor, O'Bannon was a consultant at firms in San Francisco, Denver and Tulsa, serving clients that included Logitech, Polycom, Hilti, Microsoft, the Stanford Research Institute, the University of Oklahoma's College of Engineering and other technology leaders. He is a U.S. Navy veteran. Email: isaac.obannon - @ - cpapracticeadvisor.com

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Income Tax

IRS Income Tax Tables for 2014 Tax Season

The below tax tables were released by the IRS and are the official rates for individuals and married taxpayers when they file their returns before April 2014. These are, then, the official rates for tax year 2013, which ends Dec. 31, and for which filers who pay estimated taxes during the year should follow.

Accounting

Karen Abramson appointed as new CEO for Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting Division

Wolters Kluwer today announced the appointment of Karen Abramson as CEO of Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting, a global leader in tax, accounting and audit software and solutions. Abramson most recently served as President and CEO of CCH Tax & Accounting, North America.

Small Business

Small business owners say they don't know if their website is secure

What small businesses don't know about their website can hurt them.

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Accounting

Intuit introduces new web-based practice management system for accounting firms

System includes integration with Lacerte and QuickBooks, as well as offering convenient dashboards and filters to help management and staff get full view of engagements and staff productivity.

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Accounting

Winners of 2013 Innovation Awards Announced

10th Annual Innovation Awards Recognize Top Tech for Financial Professionals

Income Tax

Improved e-filing at IRS to help 2014 income tax season

Enhancements to electronic filing that the Internal Revenue Service has implemented over the past year should improve the tax filing process in early 2014, when Americans file their 2013 income tax returns, according to a new report by the watchdog agency that oversees the IRS.

Accounting

Accounting firm Anchin, Block & Anchin adds tax partner to real estate practice

Anchin, Block & Anchin LLP has announced the addition of Michael Carnevale as a Tax Partner in its rapidly growing Real Estate practice.

Benefits

New review tool helps employers measure success of their retirement plan

New tool provides actionable solutions for improving plan results and employee retirement readiness

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Accounting

New Wikipedia-style website offers free CPA Exam prep and review

After spending about $100,000 or more on five years of college to get an accounting degree, most young professionals who want to sit for the CPA exam are faced with several thousand more in preparation and review course costs.

Accounting

U.S. privately-held companies growing, finances improving

Private companies continue to grow at a healthy pace and are experiencing strong profit margins, according to a report on privately-held businesses.

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Accounting

IRS watchdog says agency staff are misusing travel cards

Although the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS’s) travel card program controls are generally effective, the agency needs to take more aggressive action to address card misuse.

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Accounting

Good news as 401(k) accounts nearly double over 4 years