Perks that Pay

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Centage CEO Barry Clapp dies at 66

Board member Jeb Spencer has been named interim executive chairman.


AAFCPAs to hold 'Giving Tuesday' charity drive

The Massachusetts firm will match staff donations and add “leaves” to a Giving Tree throughout the fundraising process.


U.K. regulator recommends stiffer sanctions against Big Four audit firms

Big Four firms in the United Kingdom should be subject to fines of 10 million pounds ($13.2 million) or more for seriously poor audit work, according to an independent review by the U.K.’s Financial Reporting Council.


Senate releases tax bill text ahead of ‘unusually fast’ vote

The Senate released the 515-page text of its sweeping tax legislation for the first time Monday evening—and Republican leaders plan to hold a floor vote on it within 10 days.


Gusto appoints head of accounting and partner channel

New exec promises continued investment in payroll built specifically for accountants.


Are your clients ready for the IRS’s ACA penalty assessments?

The IRS has been sending signals since the summer that it will be enforcing the Affordable Care Act’s employer mandate.


Which pass-through will pass?

Major differences on the treatment of these businesses divide the House and Senate reform bills


New site looks to link clients with preparers

Findtaxpro.com connects taxpayers with practitioners, for both advice and return prep.


Ex-banker’s acquittal in tax case elicits shouts of joy as prosecution stumbles

A former Swiss banker was acquitted of helping U.S. clients dodge taxes, dealing prosecutors a dramatic loss in their efforts to hold individuals responsible after the government successfully targeted financial institutions.