IRS begins talks on pilot test of free tax software
<![CDATA[ The service has started holding discussions with advocacy groups on the direct file tax system it plans to begin testing early next year. ]]>
Minnesota’s 150-hour bill to carry over to 2024
<![CDATA[ The bill proposed two extra alternatives to the credit hour requirement, but did not pass in the current legislative session. ]]>
The Leadership Files: Michelle Thompson
<![CDATA[ The CEO of Top 50 Firm Cherry Bekaert advises accounting leaders to listen carefully — and keep pushing, no matter what happens. ]]>
CPAs lobby Congress on legislation
<![CDATA[ The American Institute of CPAs sent its members to visit lawmakers on Capitol Hill to advocate for various bills. ]]>
New ownership reporting requirements come into focus
<![CDATA[ Small businesses may be impacted most by rules requiring them to disclose who’s really in charge. ]]>
Longevity annuities: Why clients should consider them
While many clients are reluctant to buy an annuity that won’t start making payments for 15 or 20 years, retirement researchers tout this as an effective strategy to prevent outliving one’s retirement savings.