March 23, 2013
Nation’s real estate leaders call for pro-growth reform of federal taxes
Group Says Significant Transition Rules Imperative; Policymakers Must Beware of Unintended Economic Consequences.
March 22, 2013
Greatland Announces Strong 2012 Results, Plan to Accelerate Acquisition Efforts in 2013
Increased revenue in 2012 has Greatland Corporation planning on further accelerating its growth through strategic acquisitions during 2013.
March 21, 2013
ATM fraud increasing in California
March 21 — California experienced an uptick in card and PIN skimming at free-standing and bank-owned ATMs during 2012, according to data released this week. FICO, a software company that provides credit scores and fraud detection services, on Tuesday released data showing a national uptick in card and PIN skimming at free-standing and bank-owned ATMs...…
March 21, 2013
Florida CPAs Meet ‘Round the Table to Talk Strategy
A group of 10 Jacksonville, Florida, CPAs meets monthly to discuss issues relevant to them and share best practices and tips for their firms.
March 20, 2013
Consumer spending index stabilized in February
Initial unemployment claims, improving real wages help offset increased tax burden
March 19, 2013
Income Tax Refund Fraud Cases Growing
A rundown of the most recent and notable tax fraud cases.
March 19, 2013
CCH offers four last-minute income tax tips to taxpayers
April 15 is the last day to either file an income tax return or an extension, but millions of taxpayers still find themselves somewhere between putting the final touches on their tax return and just starting the process.
March 18, 2013
Hospital chain fined $7 million for unpaid wages
California labor officials have fined a Southern California hospital chain, Pacific Health Corp., more than $7 million for not paying employee wages and bouncing payroll checks.
March 16, 2013
IRS deputizes local police and sheriff officers in Florida to help fight tax fraud
The Internal Revenue Service has deputized law enforcement officers from 10 Tampa Bay-area agencies as a part of the Tampa Bay Identity Theft Alliance, which investigates allegations under federal bank and money laundering laws and exercise authority outside their current jurisdictions as local officers.
March 16, 2013
New Jersey delaying income tax refunds by up to 3 months
New Jersey is delaying income tax refunds to more than 13,000 filers by as long as three months as part of an effort by the state Treasury Department to reduce what it says is the growing problem of tax-refund identity fraud.
March 14, 2013
Californians facing challenging tax season
Live in California and earn $250,000 last year? Yes, you'll probably pay more in state taxes. Paying back a student loan? You might be able to deduct more from federal taxes than you expected. Commute to work? You could get a break, too.
March 14, 2013
Texas legislator, a CPA, seeks changes to state peer review system
Texas Representative Phil Stephenson, a CPA, recently filed two bills affecting CPAs and small businesses in Texas.