Long-Awaited Private Company Decision Expected Wednesday

Tue, 22 May 2012 17:53:56 GMT

After receiving more than 7,300 comment letters and participating in four roundtable discussions, the Financial Accounting Foundation (FAF) appears prepared to decide on one of the most pressing U.S. financial reporting issues. During the open...

Eileen Ambrose: Identity Thieves Filing Fake Returns Using Data On Real Taxpayers

Tue, 22 May 2012 14:45:24 GMT

Here's another reason to file your tax returns as early as possible: an identity thief might beat you to the money. Identity thieves are filing fake federal returns using taxpayers' Social Security numbers and claiming tax refunds worth billions...

Economy is No. 1 Election Issue for Florida Voters

Mon, 21 May 2012 15:33:52 GMT

Forget gay marriage. Put aside the war in Afghanistan. Ignore illegal immigration. All are dwarfed by the big gorilla of 2012 — the economy. Election 2012 is all about the economy — especially jobs — the one issue with the...

5 Tips for Building a Personal Brand After Earning an Online Accounting Degree

Mon, 21 May 2012 14:45:14 GMT

Whether you are considering enrolling in an accounting program online or about to graduate it’s never too early to start thinking about creating your personal brand. Creating a personal website or developing an elevator speech may seem like...

Congress Introduces Bill to Increase Tax Preparer Penalties

Mon, 14 May 2012 14:12:47 GMT

A bipartisan group of lawmakers have introduced legislation that would increase the penalties on tax preparers who defraud taxpayers and the Internal Revenue Service by altering tax returns for personal benefit without their clients’...

Potential Changes In Tax Rules, Rates Will Affect Next Year's Returns

Thu, 10 May 2012 15:34:10 GMT

A number of tax breaks and tax rates are set to expire at the end of 2012. If Congress does not act, we go back to the old tax brackets and rates from before year 2001.

Changes to Florida Corporate Income Tax

Thu, 10 May 2012 15:32:24 GMT

Each year the Florida Legislature must consider the adoption of the current Internal Revenue Code (Chapter 26, United States Code) so certain tax definitions and the calculation of adjusted federal income are consistent between the Internal...

MoneyWise Week Seeks First Coast Financial Fitness

Mon, 07 May 2012 18:50:33 GMT

It's one thing to be physically healthy, another to be financially fit. Over the next week, organizers of the first MoneyWise Week hope area to help residents get in financial shape.

Millions In Health Insurance Rebates On Way for Floridians

Tue, 01 May 2012 20:38:08 GMT

WASHINGTON — As many as 1.7 million Floridians could get rebates from their health insurance providers this year as a result of the 2010 health care reform law, according to a report issued Thursday.

UF: Consumer Confidence In Florida Falls In April, Marking Three-month Trend

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:59:09 GMT

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Consumer confidence among Floridians fell two points in April to 73 from the previous month’s revised figure of 75, marking a three-month decline, according to a monthly University of Florida survey.

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