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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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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.

Small Business

FreshBooks - A “First Hand” Perspective

Getting small clients to be diligent about their bookkeeping is a challenge that all accountants face, especially those who specialize in the smallest businesses.

Yahoo! CEO ends remote workers, telecommuters. Really?

On Monday, the CEO of Yahoo!, Marissa Mayer, put out word that she would no longer allow the pioneering internet search engine's employees to work from home. No more telecommuting, if you work for Yahoo!

Accounting

Changing jobs? Tax experts say what NOT to do with a 401(k)

Perhaps you are one of the thousands who lost their jobs during this economic downturn, or you’re thinking that you might be laid off and are wondering how to plan for it.

Income Tax

U.S. Income Tax turns 100, Comparing 1913 to 2013 income tax rates

Taxes used to be a lot simpler: The ratification of the Sixteenth Amendment, which established the modern federal tax law, was proclaimed 100 years ago on February 25, 1913.

Small Business

Bank CEOs give advice on how to improve small business loan chances

While the economy is showing some signs of returning to something closer to normal, it continues to be incredibly challenging for small businesses to get lending from financial institutions.

Sales Tax

Senate may consider online sales tax in 2013

Not a new tax. A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators hope to accomplish is the passing of a bill that would better enable states to collect taxes on transactions.

Accounting

2013 Mileage Rate for Business Travel Deduction - IRS

The standard mileage rates for business travel expenses for 2013. Also, medical mileage rates, moving driving rates, and charitable driving rates for deduction purposes.

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Accounting

Office Tools Pro CEO talks about upcoming SaaS version of Practice Management system for small and mid-sized accounting firms

The CEO of Office Tools Professional, a developer of workflow technologies for small and mid-sized accounting and other professional services firms, Giardina spoke on Monday during a round table panel discussion with the accounting profession’s most influential thought leaders.

Income Tax

Leadership change at CCH SFS, maker of ATX tax software

ATX has long been a popular professional tax preparation system for small and mid-sized tax preparers, but this year many of these professionals have been less than pleased with the new version of the program.