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What stood out in the May report was the job market's continued sluggishness for young adults in the 20-24 age group. Their unemployment rate rose slightly to 13.2 percent from 13.1 percent and remained considerably higher than the national average.

Two professional groups focused on promoting the success of women accounting professionals have announced an annual list of the nation's best accounting firm's for women professionals.

A partner at the firm since January 2012, he will be responsible for the day to day operations of the Long Island Tax Department including directing team members in compliance, tax planning, research and training.

Due to the federal budget impasse, certain small non-profits nationwide will see an 8.7 percent cut in a federal tax credit they have received since 2010 for providing health care insurance for their employees.

Mortgage employers expanded their monthly payrolls, making a significant gain over the past year. The last time mortgage staffing was this strong was during the George W. Bush administration.

IRS canceling Disclosure Authorization of Form 2848 and Electronic Account Resolution (EAR). Tax practitioners react strongly, petition the IRS to reverse course on e-Services scale back

Young professionals often face challenges when seeking a job, and their age can be one of the first negative impressions. According to a recent survey conducted by online career network Beyond.com, there's a vast difference in how job seekers view themselves, compared to how they're seen from the perspective of an HR professional.

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.