Taxes
Thomson Reuters sees globalization, commoditization and generational shifts as key issues facing CPAs and small business clients
At Thought Leader Symposium, Thomson Reuters seeks insight and perspective on future of accounting firm needs
Facebook and Twitter hacked: Is user data safe? Java bug and online security back in spotlight
Facebook reported late on Friday that its servers had been attacked in a "sophisticated attack" in January, but that it does not believe that users data was compromised. The company did not address why it took several weeks to alert the public.
Iowa lawmakers consider property tax plan that cuts $250 million
Iowa state senators have offered a revised $250 million, five-year plan to reduce commercial property taxes for most Iowa businesses via an annual state tax credit.
National Tax Lien Association to host annual conference in Miami
The National Tax Lien Association (NTLA) will host its annual conference at the Eden Roc Renaissance Resort and Spa in Miami, Florida, April 3–5, 2013.
Newlyweds arrested for suspected tax fraud, ID theft
Two days after their house was searched, Jermell Cornelius Hickman married his girlfriend, Ebonie Hampton.
Former IRS agent pleads guilty to theft of funds
A Kansas woman formerly employed by the Internal Revenue Service faces up to 10 years in federal prison and fines after admitting she stole thousands in public funds, a federal prosecutor said Thursday.
Switzerland helping IRS find U.S. tax evaders
The U.S. and Switzerland have signed a pact to crack down on tax evaders by making Swiss banks reveal more information about offshore accounts held by Americans, the Treasury Department said Thursday.
Ohio Governor wants tax on newspapers
Ohio Gov. John Kasich's new tax overhaul plan, which includes expanding sales taxes to services like tax preparation, accounting and legal services, would also apply sales taxes to newspapers.