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Sales Tax Is About to Take Center Stage
Once the elections are over, we expect Congress will finally get busy focusing on sales tax legislation. But that's only part of the excitement here at the magazine. It's that time of year when accountants have a bit of time to spare before they ...
Fraud Risk Increases with Temporary Workers, Seasonal Staff
With seasonal hiring in the U.S. expected to be at its highest level in years, fraud experts warn that companies that loosen their usual processes in order to add staff quickly put themselves at increased risk to fraud.
Even the Self-Employed Can Face Sales Tax Issues
Do you have clients that began a business out of a spare bedroom, garage or basement? These entrepreneurs may start off as self-employed individuals, selling their wares on e-bay or etsy or at flea markets. In some cases, a humble beginning ...
IRS Isn’t Managing IT Security Risks Adequately, Report Says
The Internal Revenue Service does not adequately document its risk-based decisions involving Information Technology security, according to a report released publicly today by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration.
New “Soda Tax” in Berkeley Isn’t So Sweet
Usually, sin taxes are relegated to perceived vices such as cigarettes and alcohol. But a progressive city in California has approved another sort of sin tax for consumers: an excise tax on artificially sweetened soft drinks. It’s believed that the “soda
What the 2014 Elections Mean for Business Tax Legislation
Now that the dust has settled from the mid-term elections – with the Republican party firmly in control of both houses of Congress – what are the prospects for comprehensive tax reform? Not as favorable as you might think. Although the GOP hopes to break
How to Make Sure Your 1099 Misc Forms are Correct
The most frequent use of 1099-MISC is for reporting payments for services to independent contractors, and it is possible to receive more than one 1099-MISC if a recipient performed work for several business entities.
3 Serious Mistakes to Avoid When Offering Tax Advice to Clients
When advising clients about important financial decisions, tax advisors have a tremendous responsibility to think about all aspects of transaction in the context of a client’s specific situation.