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IRS Shares Five New Warning Signs of Incorrect ERC Claims
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Treasury Inspector General Says IRS Must Do More to Reduce Improper Payments
The Internal Revenue Service has made no significant improvement in reducing improper Earned Income Tax Credit payments, according to the latest report released by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration.
Automated Sales Tax Tool Eases Filing Taxes for E-Commerce Businesses
TaxJar released its automated local sales tax reporting tool, TaxJar Pro, designed specifically for accountants who serve e-commerce clients with accounts on Amazon, Shopify, eBay, Etsy and PayPal.
Tips to Navigate New Tax Laws, Changes to W-2 and 1099
Preparing for tax season is something individuals need to think about more than just once a year, especially since it seems that every year brings with it new changes related to W-2 and 1099 forms and reporting requirements. For Tax Year 2013, which most Americans will file by April 15, 2014, there are several important changes this year in the wake of the new Affordable Care Act, making it imperative for businesses to understand the changing W-2 and 1099 reporting environment.
KPMG Appoints New Managing Partner for D.C. Region
In his new role, Carlson, who has led KPMG's St. Louis office since 2008, will be responsible for the strategic direction and growth of the area offices. He assumes his new role on Dec. 1, succeeding Candace H. Duncan, who will retire after 35 years with the firm.
Congress Takes Up Farm Bill Again
With the end of the government shutdown, farmers and advocates for those who rely on federal food assistance programs are pushing for a new farm bill to win approval from Congress. The day after the government reopened this week, President Barack Obama called a new farm bill his third legislative priority, after a budget deal and immigration reform.
Shutdown Hitting Virginia Hardest, Survey Finds
The federal fiscal uncertainty stands to hit Virginia harder than any other state, a new survey finds.
Thomson Reuters Checkpoint Report Provides IRS Tax Guidance for Same-Sex Marriage
Thomson Reuters released a report on the IRS’s guidance on same-sex marriage following the Supreme Court’s ruling that struck down section three of the Defense of Marriage Act as unconstitutional.
CCH Offers Insight on Year-End Tax Planning and Government Shutdown
New tax and legal briefings from CCH, a part of Wolters Kluwer, are now available to help tax and accounting professionals prepare clients for potential impacts from the government shutdown as well as recent tax law changes.