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Accounting for Non-Accountants, 2E: The Fast and Easy Way to Learn the Basics Accounting for Non-Accountants is the must-have guide for all of us who have never taken an accounting class, are mystified by...
Accountants and Auditors – Occupational Outlook Handbook
Accountants and auditors help to ensure that firms are run efficiently, public records kept accurately, and taxes paid properly and on time. They analyze and communicate financial information for various entities such as companies,...
2011 Standard Mileage Rates – Rates 7/1 through 12/31/11 – IRS mileage
The rate will increase to 55.5 cents a mile for all business miles driven from July 1, 2011, through Dec. 31, 2011. This is an increase of 4.5 cents from the 51 cent rate...
Optional Standard Mileage Rates – after July 1, 2011
Optional Standard Mileage Rates – Announcement 2011-40 This announcement informs taxpayers that the Internal Revenue Service is modifying Notice 2010-88, 2010-51 I.R.B. 882, by revising the optional standard mileage rates for computing the deductible...
IRS Increases Mileage Rate to 55.5 Cents per Mile – Rates 7/1 through 12/31/11
The Internal Revenue Service announced an increase in the optional standard mileage rates for the final six months of 2011. Taxpayers may use the optional standard rates to calculate the deductible costs of operating...
2011 Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Initiative – Submission Requirements
Copies of previously filed original (and, if applicable, previously filed amended) federal income tax returns for tax years covered by the voluntary disclosure. Complete and accurate amended federal income tax returns (for individuals, Form...
OVDI – 2011 Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Initiative – Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
What are some of the civil penalties that might apply if I don’t come in under voluntary disclosure and the IRS examines me? How do they work? Depending on a taxpayer’s particular facts and...
List of IRS Principal Business Activity Codes – Use in Form 1065 U.S. Return of Partnership Income
List of Principal Business Activities and codes that classify a company by the type of activity that is needed by the Internal Revenue Code. They are based on the North American Industry Classification System.
Form 941
Form 941 (Rev. January 2011) Employer’s Quarterly Federal Tax Return Instruction 941 (Rev. January 2011) Instructions for Form 941, Employer’s Quarterly Federal Tax Return Forms 941, 940, Employment Taxes
Frequently Asked Tax Questions
List of frequently asked tax questions on IRS website What are the tax changes for this year? Is there an age limit on claiming my children as dependents? How much does an unmarried dependent...
Form 1065 U.S. Return of Partnership Income
2010 Form 1065 U.S. Return of Partnership Income 2010 Instruction 1065 Instructions for Form 1065, U.S. Return of Partnership Income “Where to File Your Taxes” (for Form 1065) Partner’s Instructions for Schedule K-1 (Form...
Employment Law Guide
Preface Overview Wages and Hours Worked Minimum Wage and Overtime Pay – Fair Labor Standards Act Wage Garnishment – Consumer Credit Protection Act Worker Protections in Agriculture – Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection...
Employment laws and regulations
Black Lung Benefits Act (BLBA) Consumer Credit Protection Act (CCPA) Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (CWHSSA) Copeland “Anti-Kickback” Act Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA) Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) Employee Retirement Income...
Plan Your Retirement – Retirement Planner
Find your retirement age, Estimate your life expectancy, Retirement Estimator Discover your retirement options, Apply for retirement benefits. Retirement planner – calculator Retirement planning
State tax sites – local tax sites
State tax sites Alabama Department of Revenue Alaska Department of Revenue Arizona Department of Revenue Arizona State Board of Equalization Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration California Employment Development Department California Franchise Tax Board...
Federal Tax Law Resources
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Tax Software for Accountants (professional tax software)
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