Jim Buttonow, CPA, CITP—Jim is Vice President of Product Development and Cofounder of the tax technology company New River Innovation. Jim's professional mission is to apply emerging technology to problems faced by tax professionals after they file. Jim is a CPA and former IRS Large Case Team Audit Coordinator. He worked at the IRS for 19 years. Since leaving the IRS, Jim has represented many clients before the IRS. At New River Innovation, Jim is the chief architect of Beyond415 (Beyond415.com), an award-winning technology for tax practitioners to efficiently handle IRS issues, notices and audits. Through Beyond415, Jim also develops and presents CPE series on IRS practice and procedure for issues that arise after filing, such as audits, notices and discrepancies. Jim regularly speaks on compliance trends and post-filing practice efficiency strategies for CPA and accounting firms. Jim’s articles and blog posts have appeared in TheWall Street Journal, CPA Practice Advisor, Journal of Accountancy, Accounting Today, and various state CPA society magazines.
Small Business January 21, 2025
A handful of home rule states − Colorado, Alabama, Louisiana, Arizona, and Alaska – are making moves toward simplification. Still, businesses selling into home rule states continue to face an onerous tax compliance burden.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 21, 2025
The private equity-backed top 25 accounting firm has merged in Indianapolis-based CPA firm CapinCrouse, as of Jan. 17, in what is the largest deal in CRI's 28-year history.
Auditing January 21, 2025
PCAOB staff continues to identify a large number of deficiencies related to the auditor’s examination of journal entries, the audit regulator said.
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Taxes January 21, 2025
The current statute requires the IRS to wait for a federal disaster declaration, which cannot happen until after the disaster occurs, in order to grant deadline extensions.
Taxes January 21, 2025
The IRS recently released guidance on the income and employment tax treatment of contributions and benefits paid in certain situations under a state paid family and medical leave program, as well as the related reporting requirements.
Accounting January 21, 2025
State CPA Society News & Updates is a selection of recent announcements and initiatives by CPA associations in the United States and its territories.
Taxes January 21, 2025
The IRS updated frequently asked questions about the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit and the Residential Clean Energy Property Credit in Fact Sheet 2025-01 on Jan. 17.
Accounting January 21, 2025
AICPA News is a round-up of recent announcements and alerts from the American Institute of CPAs and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.
Staffing January 21, 2025
Professionals on the Move is a collection of briefs highlighting personnel promotions, advancements, recognitions and new-hires from around the professional accounting space.
Technology January 20, 2025
Randy Johnston and Brian Tankersley, CPA, explored CES 2025 in Las Vegas in January. In this second CES podcast, they highlight some of the most useful meeting technologies they saw at the conference.
Accounting January 20, 2025
The order requires Equifax to comply with federal law, and Equifax must pay a $15 million civil money penalty, which will be deposited into the CFPB’s victims relief fund.
Firm Management January 20, 2025
The pace of change in the accounting industry will never slow down, and technology will continue to be a primary driver of that change.
