January 2018 - Accounting Software News

Uncertainty at IRS Mirrors Longstanding Tension about Payroll Withholding

2018-01-11 - by Deanna Fletcher

A lot of payroll accountants have been impatiently waiting for the IRS to update their tax tables for the purposes of payroll withholding and calculating employees’ paychecks. As a consequence …

How you can help reduce red tape for your firm 2019-04-18
Running a CPA firm today has plenty of challenges. As business clients expand their operations at an accelerated pace, CPAs must monitor multi-level tax compliance, international treaties and a host of global accounting and reporting standards. CPAs also stay current on technical standards and find, recruit, train and retain top... Related StoriesStraighten up: Ergonomic tips for […]
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Why some healthcare companies are betting big on blockchain 2019-04-17
Quick -- what’s the first thing you think of when you hear the word blockchain? If you said bitcoin or some other type of cryptocurrency, you’re not alone. Most people associate blockchain with cryptocurrencies, trading, and remittance platforms. But blockchain technology, which serves as a digital ledger for information, is... Related StoriesLet your humanity disrupt your […]
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What to pack on your after-tax season getaway 2019-04-15
You did it. After 11 weeks of nose-to-the-grind work, you’ve successfully put another filing season behind you. Looking back, you undoubtedly see how this year’s season was like no other. A government shutdown, tax transcript changes, new rules — you navigated them all. You’re a champion for your clients, and... Related StoriesThe worst busy season advice […]
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Settling disputes: A job for artificial intelligence 2019-04-10
If you have siblings, you’ll remember the need for a third party to referee the most important of childhood disputes. Whether you were calling ‘shotgun’, fighting over the television remote or reluctantly sharing the last chocolate chip cookie, an adult often had to step in. Consider this one of the... Related StoriesLet your humanity disrupt your […]
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Your tax practice could be on the edge of greatness. Push. 2019-04-08
If there’s anything the past year has taught us about tax, it’s that getting too comfortable isn’t an option. Even though comprehensive tax reform doesn’t happen very often, it doesn’t take major revisions to the law to keep you on your toes. Fortunately, you can rely on items like the... Related StoriesWhat to pack on your […]
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CPAs play a leading role in financial literacy 2019-04-03
Earlier this year, U.S. consumer debt reached $4 trillion for the first time ever-- with one trillion of that figure consisting of credit card debt alone, also a record high. Debt isn’t inherently bad if you have a plan to pay it off without incurring interest charges. But paying down... Related StoriesHow a CPA can help […]
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The worst busy season advice tax CPAs ever received 2019-04-01
We can all use a little good advice from time to time. Whether it’s from a manager, a parent or a friend, the right guidance at the right time goes a long way. Unfortunately, we also end up receiving unsolicited bad advice. During busy season, it’s the last thing tax... Related StoriesWhat to pack on your […]
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How to succeed in business according to female professionals 2019-03-29
How do we encourage women to claim their seat at the table without having to wait for someone to pull it out? Being a woman in the workplace comes with its own set of possibilities and challenges. Yes, your perspective is unique and nuanced, but will it be supported if... Related StoriesWhy some healthcare companies are […]
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A tax practitioner’s friendly reminder on ID theft 2019-03-28
You knew this busy season would be a tough one. But just like every other season before it, you’ve rocked the challenge. With a little more than two weeks left to go, you’re well on your way to a hard-earned vacation. At this point, what could go wrong? A lot... Related StoriesWhat to pack on your […]
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Top considerations when building a business out of your home 2019-03-25
Whether you’re an Etsy shop owner or a CPA seeing clients out of your home office, there are a variety of things that vary from owning a brick and mortar business. I recently spoke with Kelly Ward, CPA and co-owner of Robinson & Ward, P.C., on The Small Biz Brunch... Related StoriesFinancial tips for female entrepreneursStaying […]
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