Why Tax Pros aren't Always the Best Bookkeepers
Why Tax Pros aren't Always the Best Bookkeepers
Bookkeepers often feel underqualified in relation to their tax pro counterparts, but they shouldn't.IRS Serves Up (Some) Business Meal Deductions
IRS Serves Up (Some) Business Meal Deductions
An IRS Notice allows for some business meal and beverage deductionsHow Clients Can Get a Head-Start on Business Deductions
How Clients Can Get a Head-Start on Business Deductions
Tax Court says there's a special deduction for “start-up costs” in the tax year in which the business opensWhat Did the Taxpayer First Act of 2019 Change?
What Did the Taxpayer First Act of 2019 Change?
The Taxpayer First Act of 2019 changed the way in which the IRS interacts with taxpayers.5 Strategies to Reduce Overhead Costs for Business Owners
5 Strategies to Reduce Overhead Costs for Business Owners
Many business owners carry at least some debt. Here's how they can manage it better.Which Corporate Retirement Plan Should Your Business-Owning Clients Choose?
Which Corporate Retirement Plan Should Your Business-Owning Clients Choose?
Lawrence Sprung walks you through the retirement options available to business owners.What Does Spring Cleaning Have to Do with Deductions?
What Does Spring Cleaning Have to Do with Deductions?
Julian Block explains why clients should get a jump on spring cleaning and why tax planning is a year-round job.What to Know About After-Tax Retirement Plan Contributions
What to Know About After-Tax Retirement Plan Contributions
There are numerous benefits to being able to make after-tax contributions to assets.Has the IRS Ruled on When Life Begins?
Has the IRS Ruled on When Life Begins?
Interestingly, some old IRS rules touch on when the agency thinks life begins.Attention Required! | Cloudflare
Attention Required! | Cloudflare
If you are on a personal connection, like at home, you can run an anti-virus scan on your device to make sure it is not infected with malware.Benefits of Opening a Pre-Tax Retirement Plan
Benefits of Opening a Pre-Tax Retirement Plan
Here are some of the tax benefits of pre-tax retirement plans.Why Clients Should Keep Business Accounts Separate
Why Clients Should Keep Business Accounts Separate
A new Tax Court case highlights the importance of keeping business and personal accounts separate.Can Volunteers Deduct Their Expenses?
Can Volunteers Deduct Their Expenses?
Can volunteers deduct what they spend on charitable pursuits? Not always.When Legal Fees Aren’t Strictly Business
When Legal Fees Aren’t Strictly Business
it makes a big difference if the expenses are related to business activities or are personal in nature.Tax Reminders for Homeowners Who are Thinking of Selling
Tax Reminders for Homeowners Who are Thinking of Selling
The IRS has a number of regulations surrounding deductions for home sales.Why Your Business Owning Clients Need Cash Flow Management
Why Your Business Owning Clients Need Cash Flow Management
It might seem obvious, but your business-owning clients will benefit from cash flow management services.How to Advise Clients on Investment Income and Capital Gains
How to Advise Clients on Investment Income and Capital Gains
Taxes on your clients’ investment accounts can come in several forms.Rock Business Solutions is a full-service Accounting firm located in Round Rock, Texas
Tax Reminders for Homeowners Who are Thinking of Selling
The IRS has a number of regulations surrounding deductions for home sales.9 Signs You Have a Bad Bookkeeper
9 Signs You Have a Bad Bookkeeper
Hiring the right bookkeeper is hard, but employing someone who provides bad bookkeeping is worse. We've pulled together a list of warning signs to help you determine if your bookkeeper is good for the...When Does a Home Qualify as a Rental Property?
When Does a Home Qualify as a Rental Property?
A loss from a home is sale may be deductible if the place is treated as an investment property.How Does the IRS Define Medical Travel?
How Does the IRS Define Medical Travel?
Here's how the IRS and courts define medical travel.How Your Income Type Affects Your Freedom at Work
How Your Income Type Affects Your Freedom at Work
Your income type directly impacts how much freedom your business allows you to have.QuikTrip's first Round Rock location is now open | Community Impact
QuikTrip's first Round Rock location is now open | Community Impact
Business and restaurants that are now open, coming soon, expanding and more near you!When Does Interest Qualify as Business Interest?
When Does Interest Qualify as Business Interest?
A taxpayer prevails over the IRS in a new case.What is this year’s area economic forecast? | Community Impact News
What is this year’s area economic forecast? | Community Impact News
Job growth, population growth, consumer confidence, real estate and interest rates will be the top drivers of our economy in 2019.To-Do: 10 Georgetown events to check out in March and April
To-Do: 10 Georgetown events to check out in March and April
Your local guide for events, business openings, meetings and more in the months of March and AprilWhat Clients Should Know About Charitable Tax Donations
What Clients Should Know About Charitable Tax Donations
Here's what clients should know about charitable tax donations.3 Times You Should Consider Business Valuation
3 Times You Should Consider Business Valuation
In what scenarios should a business valuation be completed?How to Help a Client Manage a Windfall
How to Help a Client Manage a Windfall
A windfall is both a blessing and a curse. Here's how to help clients manage new wealth.How Email Phishing Can Ruin Your Practice
How Email Phishing Can Ruin Your Practice
With busy season comes tax-related email scamsThe 2019 Texas Wildflower Season Could Be the Best One in 10 Years
The 2019 Texas Wildflower Season Could Be the Best One in 10 Years
The 2019 Texas Bluebonnet and Wildflower Report is here and the Lone Star State could see an incredible early blooming season, unrivaled since 2010.National Taxpayer Advocate Report Doesn’t Paint a Pretty Picture
National Taxpayer Advocate Report Doesn’t Paint a Pretty Picture
The new NTA report on shutdown effects on the IRS is concerning.Clients’ top retirement fear: Running out of money - Accounting Weekly
Clients’ top retirement fear: Running out of money - Accounting Weekly
Nearly one-third (30%) of financial planners say their clients’ top retirement fear is running out of money, according to a recent AICPA survey of 631 CPA (Certified Public Accountant) financial pla...Gartner Says CFOs Should Assess Recession Readiness Now - Accounting Weekly
Gartner Says CFOs Should Assess Recession Readiness Now - Accounting Weekly
Speed of Analysis, Updated Deal Pipelines and Counter-cyclical Investment Are Keys to Benefiting From Next Downturn, says Gartner study CFOs seeking to bolster their organisations’ recession prepare...KPMG shutters small business accounting unit - Accounting Weekly
KPMG shutters small business accounting unit - Accounting Weekly
KPMG has confirmed that it will close its small business accounting venture after just five years in the market, says Accounting Web. The service, which offered cloud-based bookkeeping to small and mi...Accountants as therapists - Accounting Weekly
Accountants as therapists - Accounting Weekly
Accountants occupy such a crucial role in business that it is amazing they do not rule the world. They are required to know and interpret the law. They are expected to be oracles, divining the subtle ...IBM’s New Quantum Computer Could Make History - Accounting Weekly
IBM’s New Quantum Computer Could Make History - Accounting Weekly
It might not change EVERYthing, but it doesn’t have to, says CPA Trendlines. IBM recently debuted its System One quantum computer. It’s not the biggest or most powerful computer the company makes....Saica has a big ask for its new CEO — restore trust in the accounting profession - Accounting Weekly
Saica has a big ask for its new CEO — restore trust in the accounting profession - Accounting Weekly
The embattled SA Institute of Chartered Accountants (Saica) said it has tasked its new CEO, Freeman Nomvalo, a former accountant-general, with restoring trust in the profession, according to Business ...Why accountants need to be ambassadors - Accounting Weekly
Why accountants need to be ambassadors - Accounting Weekly
If you’re still aiming for satisfied clients, you may be in for an unpleasant surprise. In the new sales economy, satisfaction is merely table stakes, says Accounting Today. Satisfaction used to be ...Tax as a force for good - Accounting Weekly
Tax as a force for good - Accounting Weekly
Tax has long been a policy tool of choice all around the world for influencing social and economic behaviour. But can it be used to help drive a sustainable global economy? ACCA Global takes a look. T...Global economic confidence at all-time low - accounting survey - Accounting Weekly
Global economic confidence at all-time low - accounting survey - Accounting Weekly
Global economic confidence fell for the third consecutive quarter in Q4 2018, ending the year at an all-time low finds the latest edition of Global Economic Conditions (GECS) from ACCA (the Associatio...Power BI allows visual presentation of financial statements - Accounting Weekly
Power BI allows visual presentation of financial statements - Accounting Weekly
The human brain struggles to hold more than about seven digits in short-term memory, but this number drops to about four if we need to perform some mental arithmetic on them, says Hugh Johnson at Acco...Invoice creep: The small mistakes costing businesses big money - Accounting Weekly
Invoice creep: The small mistakes costing businesses big money - Accounting Weekly
From whaling, fake invoices, fiddled expenses, scammers are barraging finance teams from all sides, hoping to compromise the financial heart of the business, says Francois Badenhorst in Accountingweb....End of US shutdown sees IRS tax services resume - Accounting Weekly
End of US shutdown sees IRS tax services resume - Accounting Weekly
From Accountancy Daily: After the longest US government shutdown ever, President Trump has finally given in to pressure and re-opened government, allowing the resumption of full Internal Revenue Servi...HostBooks launches cloud-based software for small accounting firms - Accounting Weekly
HostBooks launches cloud-based software for small accounting firms - Accounting Weekly
With a view to helping accounting professionals and small business owners overcome major accounting challenges, HostBooks has launched an automated cloud accounting software that aims to compete again...IRS employees told to come back to work without pay - Accounting Weekly
IRS employees told to come back to work without pay - Accounting Weekly
Internal Revenue Service employees who have been called back to work without pay during the partial US government shutdown are increasingly taking advantage of a benefit known as a “hardship exempti...Business rescue vs liquidation. Either way it's a street fight - Accounting Weekly
Business rescue vs liquidation. Either way it's a street fight - Accounting Weekly
Business rescue is a relatively new phenomenon in SA, a result of amendments to the Companies Act in 2008. Before that, liquidation was virtually the only route available to creditors. Under the old 1...How to Spot and Prevent Cash Skimming - Accounting Weekly
How to Spot and Prevent Cash Skimming - Accounting Weekly
On a recent podcast about fraud (aka The Fraudcast) I spoke with CPA Stephen King of client accounting services firm GrowthForce about the disproportionate frequency in which small businesses are vict...Treasury, IRS Give Big Win to Real Estate Professionals in Qualified Business Income Rule
Treasury, IRS Give Big Win to Real Estate Professionals in Qualified Business Income Rule
New tax guidelines will allow real estate professionals to benefit from the Section 199A 20 percent pass-through deduction.A realist’s predictions for the accounting profession in 2019
A realist’s predictions for the accounting profession in 2019
What accountants, controllers and CFOs should keep an eye on this year, based on discussions with peers in different areas of technology and business.Public distrusts tax system, but trusts accountants
Public distrusts tax system, but trusts accountants
A global poll finds a high level of distrust in politicians and nongovernmental organizations when it comes to their nations’ taxes.Has your firm become a ‘nothing burger’?
Has your firm become a ‘nothing burger’?
There was a time when generic accounting, auditing and tax services had significant value, but the business world has changed.4 skills accountants need to succeed in a tech-enabled future
4 skills accountants need to succeed in a tech-enabled future
New duties will require plenty of understanding and good communication.Accountants Confidence Index — January 2019
Accountants Confidence Index — January 2019
The Accountants Confidence Index looks gloomy for January.Product News: BizPayO now integrates with QuickBooks
Product News: BizPayO now integrates with QuickBooks
Plus, Acumatica certifies YayPay A/R app, and Noventis partners with Nexus.http://www.statesman.com/…/what-the…/kz6G5j1VoFdc1bq1soOePJ/
What’s the 5th safest city in the U.S.? You may be living in it
In a recent study, Niche, a company that researches and collects reviews on cities, identified the s...http://statesman.com/news/local/…
What’s the 5th safest city in the U.S.? You may be living in it
In a recent study, Niche, a company that researches and collects reviews on cities, identified the s...