tax software developer vertex reports that 554 u.s. cities changed their sales tax rates in 2008. of those, 200 were newly imposed city tax rates and 307 were straight increases to existing city tax rates. other changes in sales, transit … continued
and what are the lessons for cpas? “these problems raise the question as to whether return preparers are asking the right questions and seeking sufficient documentation,” according to prof. annette nellen in this week’s aicpa tax insider. nellen groups the … continued
as we go into the final stretch, most tax professionals are reporting that this busy season has been as good as or better than last year’s. by rick telberg but any achievement is tempered by the continuing concerns of white-knuckled … continued
financial service firms — banks, investment advisors, insurance companies, etc. — account for three-quarters of the tax returns filed by all large corporations. so why, then, is the irs allocating only 15% of its corporate revenue agents to the sector? … continued
some cpas are ahead of the curve. here’s one of them. kathleen huston, head of mcguire williams cpas, posts: ah, how do you make tax meetings less painful and less dry? meet and greet at starbucks. you get to swill … continued