Small Business
Oklahoma tornado victims receiving help from across the U.S. and globe
It may be tax-deductible, but that's not why Americans give to charities that help other Americans hit by tragedies.
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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Accounting
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Accounting
Federal disaster loans available to businesses and homeowners hit by Oklahoma tornado
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Small Business
Americans Open Up Hearts and Wallets for Oklahoma Tornado Victims
It may be tax-deductible, but that's not why Americans give to charities that help other Americans hit by tragedies.
Small Business
IRS gives extension for businesses and individuals affected by Oklahoma tornado
After Monday’s devastating tornado in Moore and Oklahoma City, the Internal Revenue Service today provided tax relief to individuals and businesses affected by this and other severe storms occurring in parts of Oklahoma.
Accounting
Oklahoma Tornado: At Least 24 Fatalities, Disaster Area Declared, Federal Aid Opened Up
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Firm Management
NAEA partner to offer affordable custom websites for tax pros
The National Association of Enrolled Agents and GetNetSet, LLC., have announced a partnership agreement through which the 11,000 members of the national tax preparer association can receive a discount professional website services.
Accounting
Are Problems with Whistleblower Program the Next IRS Controversy?
Even after the dismissal of the acting IRS Commissioner and a top deputy who oversaw the tax-exempt division, the problems at the Internal Revenue Service seem to keep growing.
Firm Management
How important is data security? This accounting firm was hacked
A recent data breach at a local accounting firm in Connecticut should serve as a warning to firms who take the threat risk too lightly.
Accounting
NY CPA Firm Named as One of Best Companies to Work For
For the sixth year in a row, the accounting and consultancy firm Anchin, Block & Anchin has been recognized as one of the Best Companies to Work for in New York State.
Income Tax
71 year-old lottery winner gets 1 year in prison for strange tax evasion scheme
He was sentenced to one year and one day of prison by United States District Judge Arthur J. Schwab for evading taxes on several lottery and gambling winnings. The retiree also was given a $3,000 fine and ordered to pay full restitution of $132,445 in back taxes, penalties and interest.
Income Tax
An Easier Way for Small Businesses To Stay Compliant with Work Opportunity Tax Credit
With the many new employer tax laws and credits that have gone into effect over the past couple of years, there's little doubt that some small businesses are still unsure of many reporting requirements. For those considering the federal Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC), there's now an easier way to stay in compliance.