Taxes
CFOs and Execs Concerned About Potential New Gov’t Regulations
More than half of corporate finance executives rank future regulatory mandates as their highest compliance concern, according to a new survey by audit, tax and advisory firm KPMG LLP.
As 2015 Tax Season Starts, IRS Offers 5 Last Minute Tips
The Internal Revenue Service announced the on-time opening of the nation’s 2015 filing season and highlighted a growing array of online services, including features that help taxpayers understand how the Affordable Care Act will affect them at tax time, a
Is the Senate Really Serious About Income Tax Reform in 2015?
In a joint press release issued on January 15, the highest-ranking members of the Senate Finance Committee (SFC) – new chairman Orrin Hatch (R.-UT) and previous chairman Ron Wyden (D.-OR) - announced the launch of five separate “working groups” devoted...
IRS Launches Online Data Exchange Program for FATCA
The Internal Revenue Service has opened the International Data Exchange Service (IDES) for enrollment. Financial institutions and host country tax authorities will use IDES to securely send their information reports on financial accounts held by U.S. pers
Printable 2014 IRS Form 1040A (for Income Taxes Filed by April 15, 2015)
Printable 2014 IRS Form 1040A (for Income Taxes Filed by April 15, 2015).
Dislike the IRS? Things Are Going to Get Much Worse
Already the most-disliked federal agency, the Internal Revenue Service is about to see its reputation take another dive as customer service sinks to worst level since 2001, according to National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E. Olson.
List Shows W2, 1099 Filing Deadlines for All States; Cloud System Streamlines Reporting
If you're an employer or a professional tax preparer, the beginning of the new year can be almost as challenging as April when it comes to taxes. That's because its time to send off millions of W-2 and 1099 forms to staff and contractors, and dealing ...
10 Issues Small Businesses Need to Watch in 2015
With the New Year in full swing, small business owners are focused on implementing their strategic plans for 2015. An important component of those plans should include monitoring potential regulatory changes and understanding how they may impact the small