Business Strategy
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Journey to Success
A tax professional recently elected mayor of his town shares the story of his journey to success. Pat DeBlasio, a tax professional and political leader, was recently elected mayor of Bridgeville, Pennsylvania. In his new position, Pat will deal with the thorny issues of passing tax simplification laws and removing nuisance taxes such as the…
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Salaries on the Rise for Accountants and Financial Analysts
The staffing company Robert Half is projecting a 3.4 percent uptick in salaries for accountants next year, according to the 2014 edition of its annual salary guide, reports Accounting Today. That’s compared to a 3.7 percent increase across all sectors for which the staffing company does recruiting. However, some jobs are expected to earn even…
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3 ways to speed up your tax refund, despite IRS delays
(From CBS News MoneyWatch) While the CBS news item is aimed at consumers, professional tax preparers may want to note these tips to advise their clients. People who file their tax returns early in order to get their refunds sooner will have to wait a few extra weeks. The IRS announced this week that it…