In the blogs: Getting serious

More bucks for the IRS; deductible haircuts; virtues of virtual learning; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

In the blogs: Getting serious


Small businesses hired slightly more in September, says Paychex

Small-business employment and hours worked grew a bit in September, especially in the Northeast and within the construction industry, according to the latest monthly report from payroll giant Paychex.

Small businesses hired slightly more in September, says Paychex


Regs on retirement-payment withholding updated

Regs on retirement-payment withholding updated

Regs on retirement-payment withholding updated


EisnerAmper releases return-to-office, social distancing app

The Top 100 Firm has released a free new app designed to help employees returning to work stay safe via social distancing.

EisnerAmper releases return-to-office, social distancing app


Art of Accounting: 80s on 8 on Sirius

I have always felt that if I do not excite clients, I have less of a hold on them and the relationship than I should.

Art of Accounting: 80s on 8 on Sirius


CAS you like it

Client accounting services give firms the flexibility to move forward in their own way.

CAS you like it


Trump tax moves stir questions about potential legal exposure

Deductions for haircuts, consulting fee write-offs, a family estate that is treated as a business property and an aggressive refund claim could open President Donald Trump to legal risks once he’s out of office.

Trump tax moves stir questions about potential legal exposure


Paving the ramp for a smooth exit

You have five years to get your business-owner clients ready to leave.

Paving the ramp for a smooth exit


Trump paying $750 in income tax shows why he’s a billionaire

A New York Times story based on Donald Trump’s long-sought-after tax data shows he avoided paying income taxes for most of the past two decades and paid only $750 the year he was elected president.

Trump paying 0 in income tax shows why he’s a billionaire


CAQ: Auditors can boost value of non-GAAP measures, KPIs

A new report from the Center for Audit Quality highlights a growing opportunity for audit firms.

CAQ: Auditors can boost value of non-GAAP measures, KPIs