5 tips for onboarding clients to a technology stack

Accounting leaders weigh in on how to tackle the onboarding process.

5 tips for onboarding clients to a technology stack


People & firms on the move: BMSS hosts virtual “Keep Corona Calm” run

Right Networks acquires Rootworks; Hancock Askew launches new information security entity; and more CPA news.

People & firms on the move: BMSS hosts virtual “Keep Corona Calm” run


Coronavirus pandemic drives unemployment to record high

Accounting and bookkeeping shed over 67,000 jobs in the month of April, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Coronavirus pandemic drives unemployment to record high


Right Networks acquires Rootworks

The move adds a suite of new ways Right Networks can support firm clients, as part of their strategy of expansion of services.

Right Networks acquires Rootworks


H&R Block launches CARES Act consulting for small biz

The tax prep chain is offering consulting services starting at $99.

H&R Block launches CARES Act consulting for small biz


Treasury will let employers claim retention tax credit and provide insurance to furloughed workers

The decision, prompted by requests from a bipartisan group of lawmakers, reverses previous IRS guidance.

Treasury will let employers claim retention tax credit and provide insurance to furloughed workers


IRS proposes guidance on itemized deductions for estates and trusts

The guidance says some deductions of estates and non-grantor trusts are not considered to be miscellaneous itemized deductions.

IRS proposes guidance on itemized deductions for estates and trusts


Pelosi dismisses Trump call on payroll, capital gains taxes

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi dismissed President Donald Trump’s call for a payroll tax cut and changes in the capital gains tax, saying it wouldn’t help millions of unemployed workers and others struggling in an economy shut down by the pandemic.

Pelosi dismisses Trump call on payroll, capital gains taxes


IRS looking for applications for TCE and VITA grants

The service is looking for tax preparers to help the elderly and low-income taxpayers.

IRS looking for applications for TCE and VITA grants


Tax Fraud Blotter: Pro’s now cons

Gave at the office; mortgage and mining; rotten to the corps; and other highlights of recent tax cases.

Tax Fraud Blotter: Pro’s now cons