Debunking 3 Myths About the Mortgage Interest Deduction

In 2017—as part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA)—Congress limited the mortgage interest deduction (MID) by reducing what can be deducted to interest paid on the first $750,00 in principal value, down from $1 million. The decision to curtail the deduction’s limit by 25 percent was partly due to budgetary constraints imposed by…

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IIA updates Three Lines Model to stress risk management and governance

The Institute of Internal Auditors has updated its Three Lines of Defense Model to emphasize more active forms of risk management and governance.that go beyond merely defensive moves by the internal audit function. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/iia-updates-three-lines-model-to-stress-risk-management-and-governance

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PrimeGlobal sees 10% growth in revenue across member firms

PrimeGlobal, an international association of independent accounting firms, reported 10 percent growth Tuesday in aggregate revenue of its member firms, reaching a total of nearly $3 billion for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2020. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/primeglobal-sees-10-growth-in-revenue-across-member-firms

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5 ways land can shelter income

The coronavirus pandemic has only highlighted the enduring value of land as an investment. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/5-ways-land-can-shelter-income-from-taxes

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IFAC urges G20 to balance COVID-19 response with global priorities

The International Federation of Accountants called on leaders of the G20 countries to stay focused on long-term progress alongside their immediate priorities for response and recovery during the novel coronavirus pandemic. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/ifac-urges-g20-to-balance-covid-19-response-with-global-priorities

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