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The nine payroll services that received a 3.5/5 or higher on the Forbes Advisor Rating include Paychex Flex, Justworks and Gusto, as well as many

Many firms today resemble the accounting profession equivalent of flip phones; basic, reliable, but not so advanced when it comes to technology and services offered.

Form 2441 requires that expenses be associated with an EIN in the case of expenses paid to a company (i.e. daycare center) or an SSN
The accounting firms said they would sever ties, after similar announcements from their rivals KPMG and PwC.

For some clients, retirement isn’t a bed of roses. Living on a fixed income when inflation drives prices up can put some older clients in

EY, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP and KPMG LLP are pulling out of Russia in response to the war in Ukraine, the latest companies to conclude business ties

The Internal Revenue Service is looking to highlight the “service” in its name with the creation of its first Taxpayer Experience Office. The new office

I have two young daughters (ages four and seven) who love playing with Legos. I enjoy helping my girls with their building projects, but I

As more states expand or clarify their marketplace facilitator laws, it could become more challenging for marketplaces facilitators and sellers to keep track of which

A debate is intensifying about the role of corporate America in the recent wave of higher inflation. Companies are undoubtedly raising prices. The question is

The Practice Ignition rebrand, scale-up and push into North America marks the latest development in a fast-moving, fast-maturing practice automation and workflow tool market. How

Key Democratic Senator Joe Manchin laid out a path to reviving President Joe Biden’s economic agenda, saying he could support a slimmed-down version that splits

We are extremely proud to have accounting technology thought leader Clayton Oates join AccountingWEB Live Summit as one of its Keynote speakers. Clayton will be

If you’re just joining us, the three previous parts in this series summarized how ownership of conventional single-family dwellings differs from ownership of condominiums or

To provide the most value for their clients, accountants need easy access to useful data, a simple concept that can get lost. In this second

When interviewing clients this tax season, despite the obvious emphasis on income tax, keep in mind the importance of estate planning as it can benefit

State and local taxation administration and policy continued to be shaped by the COVID-19 pandemic during the past year. “The news headlines in 2021 were

Practice Ignition, a client engagement and commerce platform for professional services, has become Ignition, to reflect growth from its core proposal and payment automation solution

Practice Ignition, a proposals and payments platform developer for professional services firms, has changed its name to ‘Ignition’ to reflect an expanded focus into client

Modern startups are more decentralized than ever and they’re moving at lightning speed. As companies grow, finance and accounting teams need to choose the right

The CFA Institute has created a voluntary Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Code for the Investment Profession in the United States and Canada as financial firms

The Employer-Provided Child Care Credit can save employers with eligible expenses more money in taxes than using a deduction alone, and it also helps employees

As the CEO and founder of 1st Step Accounting, I am motivated by technology. Ever since I can remember, I have been inspired by some

Surrogate scam; truck stop; the nose job; and other highlights of recent tax cases. Las Vegas: Tax preparer Jesus S. Castro, 39, has been sentenced

Unless your new business clients come from an accounting or bookkeeping background, they’re not likely familiar with accounting software or terminology. Unfortunately, they often cannot

Loyal customers are five times more likely to make repeat purchases and four times more likely to refer a friend to your firm. That statistic,

The IRS often challenges deductions claimed for business use of a vehicle. And as shown in a new Tax Court case, it pays for your

Small business clients have particular needs, and Ignatius L. Jackson, CPA, is here to help. Jackson, a CPA based in Tempe, Arizona, specializes in small

If you’re just joining us, the first two parts in this series explained how ownership of conventional single-family dwellings differs from ownership of condominiums or

Today’s tax practitioners are burned out like never before and their services continue to be seen as commodities by most of their clients. Tax season
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