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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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Benefits

Tips on deducting medical and dental expenses, Retirement savings tax credits

Taxpayers who want to deduct their medical or dental expenses on their income taxes need to understand some of the basic requirements for the deductions. The same goes with those who may be saving for retirement via specific plans and IRAs.

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IRS

Marriage, Divorce and Taxes: Those with a name change in 2012 face extra challenges with IRS

Whether for marriage or another reason, it may be an issue mostly faced by women, but some men do it too: Changing their last name.

Accounting

Employee fraud can cripple a small business: How to limit damages

How much does can a thieving employee cost a business? According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), the average financial loss for one instance of employee fraud is $140,000, and 40 to 50 percent of victimized companies don't recover any of their losses.

Accounting

President of national small business association urges politicians to act on federal deficit

The president and CEO of the National Small Business Association, NSBA President, Todd McCracken, wants Congress to set aside partisan differences and get back to the work they were elected to do: Addressing the national debt.

Small Business

Billtrust enhances features in Invoice Gateway eBilling system

Account Linking, International Language Support, Rules-Based Payment Routing and OtherNew Capabilities Make Online Bill-Paying Even Easier and More Attractive for B2B Customers

Firm Management

Finally! IRS has all forms in place, is accepting all income tax returns

Forget the Sequester ... it's time to put the final nail in the coffin of the problems the Fiscal Cliff caused.

Income Tax

Income tax deductions for college students and recent grads

While they probably don’t own a home yet, there are still plenty of good deductions that taxpayers still in their 20s don’t want to miss.

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Small Business

Mobile Payment Solutions: Are they Right for Small Businesses?

Our society seems to be taking the “paperless” movement in all directions, including to our wallets. The mobile payment phenomenon is a part of this continuing shift, but one that has different pros and cons than traditional online payment or e-invoicing utilities.

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Technology

The best tech enabled hotel in the world?

Chicago’s largest hotel is now the most tech-savvy hotel in the world and seems ready to handle the most digital guests, whether traveling on business or pleasure.

Accounting

Guide to sales tax holidays across the U.S. in 2013

Fortunately, the experts at Avalara have put together the "Retailer's Guide to Sales Tax Holidays in 2013," a comprehensive list of tax exempt items and dates across the country.

Accounting

More women in management roles, but earn 77% compared to men: Women's History Month, March 2013

There are also more women-owned businesses which employ more workers of both sexes, and women are increasingly joining the military in both enlisted and officer ranks, lead their male counterparts in education and voting activity, and women account for exactly 100% of the 85.4 million mothers in the United States.

Accounting

The Sequester and the IRS: Will income tax refunds be delayed?

With tax refunds averaging around $3,000, a potential IRS delay in the processing of refund checks can cause hardship, particularly if those awaiting the refund already made plans for use of the funds.