Income Tax
Income tax deductions for college students and recent grads
While they probably don’t own a home yet, there are still plenty of good deductions that taxpayers still in their 20s don’t want to miss.
Isaac M. O'Bannon
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Isaac M. O'Bannon is the managing editor and digital content manager for CPA Practice Advisor (www.CPAPracticeAdvisor.com), drawing on two decades of experience covering the areas of professional accounting, taxation, business productivity and consumer technologies.
Prior to CPA Practice Advisor, O'Bannon was a consultant at firms in San Francisco, Denver and Tulsa, serving clients that included Logitech, Polycom, Hilti, Microsoft, the Stanford Research Institute, the University of Oklahoma's College of Engineering and other technology leaders. He is a U.S. Navy veteran.
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Small Business
Mobile Payment Solutions: Are they Right for Small Businesses?
Our society seems to be taking the “paperless” movement in all directions, including to our wallets. The mobile payment phenomenon is a part of this continuing shift, but one that has different pros and cons than traditional online payment or e-invoicing utilities.
Technology
The best tech enabled hotel in the world?
Chicago’s largest hotel is now the most tech-savvy hotel in the world and seems ready to handle the most digital guests, whether traveling on business or pleasure.
Accounting
Guide to sales tax holidays across the U.S. in 2013
Fortunately, the experts at Avalara have put together the "Retailer's Guide to Sales Tax Holidays in 2013," a comprehensive list of tax exempt items and dates across the country.
Accounting
More women in management roles, but earn 77% compared to men: Women's History Month, March 2013
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Accounting
The Sequester and the IRS: Will income tax refunds be delayed?
With tax refunds averaging around $3,000, a potential IRS delay in the processing of refund checks can cause hardship, particularly if those awaiting the refund already made plans for use of the funds.
Small Business
FreshBooks - A “First Hand” Perspective
Getting small clients to be diligent about their bookkeeping is a challenge that all accountants face, especially those who specialize in the smallest businesses.
Yahoo! CEO ends remote workers, telecommuters. Really?
On Monday, the CEO of Yahoo!, Marissa Mayer, put out word that she would no longer allow the pioneering internet search engine's employees to work from home. No more telecommuting, if you work for Yahoo!
Accounting
Changing jobs? Tax experts say what NOT to do with a 401(k)
Perhaps you are one of the thousands who lost their jobs during this economic downturn, or you’re thinking that you might be laid off and are wondering how to plan for it.
Income Tax
U.S. Income Tax turns 100, Comparing 1913 to 2013 income tax rates
Taxes used to be a lot simpler: The ratification of the Sixteenth Amendment, which established the modern federal tax law, was proclaimed 100 years ago on February 25, 1913.
Small Business
Bank CEOs give advice on how to improve small business loan chances
While the economy is showing some signs of returning to something closer to normal, it continues to be incredibly challenging for small businesses to get lending from financial institutions.
Sales Tax
Senate may consider online sales tax in 2013
Not a new tax. A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators hope to accomplish is the passing of a bill that would better enable states to collect taxes on transactions.