Former H&R Block Manager Sentenced to Year in Prison for Identity Theft The former manager of an H&R Block outlet has been sentenced to 12 …… http://www.accountingtoday.com/news/Former-HR-Block-Manager-Sentenced-Year-Prison-Identity-Theft-67486-1.html?ET=webcpa:e7438:417396a:&st=email By Michael Cohn of accountingToday
In regards to the casualty losses resulting from Hurricane Sandy: Typically, the federal government will waive the “10 percent rule” for a Federally declared disaster which is what “Sandy” has been classified as. This has not been the case … Continue reading
IRS Delays Acceptance of Tax Filings On Jan. 8, the Internal Revenue Service announced that it will begin processing individual income tax returns on Jan. 30 for the 2012 tax season. However, taxpayers filing 1040s that include certain … Continue reading
Competing to Prepare Your Tax There are approximately 720,000 tax preparers who are competing to prepare your tax return for a fee. A breakdown of these preparers is as follows: (Approximate) Certified Public Accountants (About 40% of CPA’s prepare tax … Continue reading
Operating Your S Corporation Tax traps Many clients operate their business as an S corporation. Corporations exist in part to shield the personal assets of shareholders from liability for the debts or actions of a corporation. Chances are you are … Continue reading
U.S. Citizens Living Abroad Income and Housing Exclusions The United States is one of just a few countries that taxes the worldwide income of its citizens, resident aliens, and domestic corporations, without regard to its source. Under a law … Continue reading