flexibility in a time of pandemic

tax advocate asks irs to cut taxpayers a little slack.

by 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 research

the novel coronavirus has made a mess of many things, including deadlines. the u.s. tax court closed on march 19, 2020, leaving taxpayers confused about what has to be filed by when, and often tax practitioners aren’t real sure either.

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here is a summary of key developments that tax clients may need to be aware of:
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4 reasons not to let staff go after tax season

midsection of businessman moving out with cardboard box from officewhat will you need to pick up when they’re gone?

by ed mendlowitz
the 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 practice doctor

question: i am planning on letting go of some staff after tax season and will hire replacements at a higher level. any suggestions?

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answer: 1) your implication is that you will hire replacements at a higher level.
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firms recall half of furloughed staffers

total tax and accounting employees, in thousands, over the last 18 months. (卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 research)

just in time to finish tax season.

by beth bellor

got whiplash? job sectors that saw figures plummet in last month’s report are seeing them climbing back, albeit not as quickly.

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the tax and accounting industry has quickly added back about half of the jobs lost in the covid-19 shutdown – just in time to finish the hyper-extended tax season, according to the latest 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 jobs report. but what happens next is anybody’s guess.

in this report, 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 analyzes:

  • current and long-term hiring trends in each of the bookkeeping, payroll, tax and cpa segments of the industry (all data seasonally adjusted)
  • average hourly wages for key segments
  • typical hours worked per week
  • trends concerning women in the accounting workforce

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covid-19, adversity and innovation

young businesswoman using smartphone and tablet at outdoor cafe3 things firms have learned so far.

by marc rosenberg
the rosenberg practice management library

our country has a long way to go before we fully adapt to a covid-19 world and navigate compounding national issues. but cpa firms are resilient and have made major strides in adapting to a new and challenging environment.

more: how covid-19 impacts partner retirements |  three tough questions in partner buyouts | is mandatory retirement a best practice? | covid-19: how your firm can respond | reward partners for performing like partners
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i took some time to jot down a few high-impact observations. if you don’t see any mention of people working remotely and communicating via videoconferencing, the reason is obvious – everyone’s doing it.
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why proper communication is critical

businessman smiling and talking on phoneconsider the impression you deliver.

by steven e. sacks

often, we are so concerned about getting out a message that we don’t stop to think whether the delivery mechanism matches the nature of the content.

more: syncing up for the covid era | the new covid-19 workplace: are you prepared? | does your firm’s board know its role? | are executive performance reviews dangerous? | there is no leadership without integrity | influence, don’t manipulate
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in a face-to-face conversation, the reaction you get is immediate because you may have employed the wrong tone, selected the wrong words or chosen an inappropriate time to engage. younger professionals who are observant, especially when admonished – either overtly or subtly – will learn from the experience. the signs are not as clear when it involves email communication or phone calls.
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