Blog Articles Regarding Accounting

January 16, 2016

Toolkit: Gearing Up for the 2016 Tax Season

Hot Topics: ACA Tax Filing Deadlines Extended

The U.S. Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service extended the deadlines on both ACA tax form filings for Forms 1094-B and 1094-C and 1095-B, and […]

January 5, 2016

Happy Holidays from the Tax Division

Tax E-alert from December 2015 Source:: AICPA – Tax

December 18, 2015

From Sheep to Monkeys: Reflections on 2015 and What’s in Store for Tax

2015 is the Year of the Sheep under the Chinese zodiac. However, as we look back, 2015 did not exemplify the qualities of that gentle, timid […]

December 18, 2015

Practice Management Feature: Engagement Letters

The December Tax Practice Monthly topic was on the Importance of Engagement Letters where we discussed how, when, and why to use them. Speaker, Brandon Lagarde, […]

December 18, 2015

10 Pre-Tax Season Tips NOT on Your List

December can be a busy time of year for a tax accountant. It brings with it holiday parties, year-end planning, bonuses, and time spent with family. […]

December 17, 2015

New 2016 Tax Code Changes that Small Business Owners Should be Aware of

As the end of the year draws closer, many small business owners are beginning to wonder about changes to the tax code in 2016, and how […]

December 17, 2015

Federal Disaster Areas: Extensions of Time to File and Relief from Penalties and Interest Are Still Available

Tax return extensions of time to file and abatement of certain penalties and interest are provided for all taxpayers in federally declared disaster areas whether they […]

December 17, 2015

Member Feature: Annette Nellen, CPA, Esq.

Annette Nellen, CPA, CGMA, Esq., enjoys the challenges of working towards a better tax system. Her volunteer service with the AICPA began in 1994 with the […]

February 20, 2015

Hanging in During Tax Season

Featured Story: Hanging in During Tax Season from Troy Lewis (Chair of Tax Executive Committee) Source:: AICPA – Tax

February 20, 2015

Sec. 4980D Excise Tax Relief Is Available for Certain Small Employers

The IRS announced transition relief from the application of the Sec. 4980D excise tax, which applies to health plans that do not meet the market reform […]

February 20, 2015

Employers Have More Time to Claim Work Opportunity Tax Credit

The IRS announced that it was extending the time employers that want to claim the work opportunity tax credit have to file Form 8850 for 2014 […]

February 20, 2015

Thousands Receive Incorrect Health Care Tax Forms; Signup Period Extended

The government announced that many taxpayers who signed up for health insurance on the site have received an incorrect Form 1095-A for 2014. It also announced […]