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Last year, it was the fiscal cliff that delayed the start of tax season- this coming year, blame it on the partial government shutdown.

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Preparing for tax season is something individuals need to think about more than just once a year, especially since it seems that every year brings with it new changes related to W-2 and 1099 forms and reporting requirements. For Tax Year 2013, which most Americans will file by April 15, 2014, there are several important changes this year in the wake of the new Affordable Care Act, making it imperative for businesses to understand the changing W-2 and 1099 reporting environment.

In his new role, Carlson, who has led KPMG's St. Louis office since 2008, will be responsible for the strategic direction and growth of the area offices. He assumes his new role on Dec. 1, succeeding Candace H. Duncan, who will retire after 35 years with the firm.

Businesses often want to see how their company’s financial performance stacks up against the competition, but it’s difficult for accountants to find quality data on comparable, private companies.

A weekly roundup of professionals in the tax and accounting profession that have changed jobs and/or been promoted.

With demand for alternative assets accelerating, CPAs have an opportunity to engage with a growing number of investors making investments in illiquid – and high potential – alternative assets held in an Individual Retirement Account (IRA).

Over the past few years, there has been a boom in the number of accountants who are offering payroll processing directly to their clients, rather than outsourcing to external providers.