Accounting
Yellen names EY’s Murillo to top international tax post
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen added an international tax policy expert to her staff as the U.S. reverses a Trump-era stance over digital taxation of technology companies. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/articles/yellen-names-eys-murillo-to-top-international-tax-post
Read MoreNew York warns hedge funds: Pay taxes ‘like everybody else’
Thomas Sandell and Sandell Asset Management are paying $105 million to New York, the biggest fine of its kind in the state. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/articles/new-york-warns-hedge-funds-pay-taxes-like-everybody-else
Read MoreWarren backs more audits for rich as part of wealth tax plan
Senator Elizabeth Warren said IRS funding should be bolstered so the richest Americans get audited about once every three years as part of her proposed 2 percent annual tax on wealth in excess of $50 million. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/articles/elizabeth-warren-backs-more-audits-for-rich-as-part-of-wealth-tax-plan
Read MorePrivate sector added 117K jobs in February
Employment in the private sector grew by 117,000 jobs last month, according to ADP, despite cuts at big companies, manufacturers and builders, as the economy continued its slow recovery. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/private-sector-added-117k-jobs-in-february
Read MoreCombined State and Federal Corporate Income Tax Rates in 2021
Corporations in the United States pay federal corporate income taxes levied at a 21 percent rate. Many states also levy taxes on corporate income. Forty-four states and D.C. have corporate income taxes on the books, with top rates ranging from North Carolina’s single rate of 2.5 percent to a top marginal rate of 11.5 percent…
Read MoreFinance and accounting fall short on diversity
The corporate finance and accounting area underperforms compared to other job functions when it comes to diversity, equity and inclusion. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/finance-and-accounting-fall-short-on-diversity
Read MorePractice Profile: Bringing personality to personal finance
Big Four CPA Tiffany Vaughn has a side gig: Helping people achieve their money goals. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/practice-profile-bringing-personality-to-personal-finance
Read MoreStaffing: The new virtual reality
As more firms recruit remotely and beyond their geographic borders, some new hires may never need to come into the office again. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/staffing-the-new-virtual-reality
Read MoreBig Tech Has Our Data. Should We Tax Them on It?
Tech firms pay taxes on their income, but at relatively low worldwide rates. Should they pay a new, separate tax on the data they collect?
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