Al Capone convicted of tax evasion on Oct. 17, 1931
Eighty-five years ago today — Oct. 17, 1931 — a federal jury in Chicago convicted gangster Al …
Here’s a HINT about Donald Trump and other rich taxpayers who pay Uncle Sam nothing
I spent almost two decades working in Washington, D.C. I also have covered taxes for most of my writing career. So I love …
8 tax things to think about as you rush to meet the extended Oct. 17 return filing deadline
It’s almost here, the Oct. 17 tax extension filing deadline. Since the regular 15th due date is Saturday, …
Add EAs to the tax preparation — and privacy — mix
“An American has no sense of privacy. He does not know what it means. There is no such thing in the …
IRS still waiting on almost 9 million tax returns
Have you filed your 2015 tax return yet? Don’t feel bad. You are definitely not alone. The Internal Revenue Service on …
Remote Deposit Saves in Several Ways – CPA Trendlines
Take a portion of that 130 hours back, for starters. Roman H. Kepczyk Quantum of Paperless Source: Remote Deposit Saves in …
Why budgeting is good for business
When is the last time you made a major purchase? It may have been a house or car, caravan or boat. Whatever it was, unless …
IRS selects 4 private collection agencies to go after overdue tax debts in 2017
If you have an old federal tax debt, you might be getting a call from a private debt collection agency next year. Source: IRS …
Is behavioral finance the edge advisers need to beat robos?
Experts say planners ignore offering counsel beyond numbers and investments at their own peril. Source: Is behavioral finance …
How the PC Nearly Destroyed the Accounting Profession
Now the cloud threatens everything, again. By Doug Sleeter Accountex These are scary times for accounting …
In 5 Years, Wealth Management Will Be Transformed: Roubini ThoughtLab
The detailed report shows that many financial advisers may not understand how fast wealth management will change in the …
What Do I Do With Unused 529 Plan Money?
Money that’s left in these college-saving funds are subject to income taxes and an early-withdrawal penalty, except in …
U.S. Treasury Targets Foreign Tax Credit Use Amid EU’s Probes
The U.S. Treasury Department took fresh steps on Thursday to curb tax avoidance by multinational corporations, announcing new …
7 Mistakes to Avoid When Going After New Work – CPA Trendlines
Plus 9 business development metrics you should be measuring when checking your conversion rates. By Martin Bissett Passport …
Slower Growth in Jobs Report May Give Fed Pause on Interest Rates
The American economy added 151,000 jobs last month, a performance that could support the position of those within the Fed who …
Americans’ financial outlook reaches 9-year high despite global economic turmoil
The financial outlook of the average American has reached its highest level in nine years, according the quarterly AICPA …
What to know before you take out a student loan
Student loan arrangements can have unforeseen, long-lasting implications for a family’s financial future. Source: What to …
The End Of History Illusion And Goal Based Investing
How the End Of History Illusion by Quoidbach, Gilbert, and Wilson suggests that goals-based investing is problematic because …
15 Retirement Investing Mistakes to Avoid
Stay on course, as the road to retirement success has potential potholes and distractions. Source: 15 Retirement Investing …
Tax Tips for Newlyweds
Looking for a gift to give after all those June weddings? How about some solid tax advice for the newlyweds? Source: Tax Tips …
‘Taxation without representation is tyranny’ & 12 other tax quotes for the Fourth of July
[W]hile George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and the titular Alexander Hamilton, who became the new country’s first …
Summer Tax Tips for Your Clients and Their Children
Summer is well underway, and now is a great time to help your clients and their dependents with the tax tips in this …
Schoolteachers’ deduction no longer tardy
The PATH Act of 2015 modifies and makes permanent this aid to elementary and secondary educators. Source: Schoolteachers’ …
Small Firms Are Facing Big Issues
Small firms face many of the same changes that their larger-sized siblings are undertaking, but they also have a set of …