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Right Networks acquires Rootworks

By Angelica | May 7, 2020 | Comments Off on Right Networks acquires Rootworks

The move adds a suite of new ways Right Networks can support firm clients, which is part of their strategy of expansion of services. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/right-networks-acquires-rootworks

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When this pandemic ends, I hope we will all better appreciate these kitchen table relationships

By Angelica | May 7, 2020 | Comments Off on When this pandemic ends, I hope we will all better appreciate these kitchen table relationships

One of my favorite TV characters is Cliff Clavin, the know-it-all mailman on the TV show Cheers. I really like his quirky sense of humor and affection for interesting but useless facts.  When I was in medical school and transcribed class notes to make extra money, I would put some Cliff Clavin-style worthless bits of…

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H&R Block launches CARES Act consulting for small biz

By Angelica | May 7, 2020 | Comments Off on H&R Block launches CARES Act consulting for small biz

The tax prep chain is offering consulting services starting at $99. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/h-r-block-launches-cares-act-consulting-for-small-business

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Treasury will let employers claim retention tax credit and provide insurance to furloughed workers

By Angelica | May 7, 2020 | Comments Off on Treasury will let employers claim retention tax credit and provide insurance to furloughed workers

The decision, prompted by requests from a bipartisan group of lawmakers, reverses previous IRS guidance. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/treasury-will-let-employers-claim-retention-tax-credit-and-provide-health-insurance-to-furloughed-workers

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Prioritize the health of children during the pandemic

By Angelica | May 7, 2020 | Comments Off on Prioritize the health of children during the pandemic

Where are the kids? What are they doing? Are they learning anything? My stomach grows heavy, and my throat clogs. Are they eating? Are they safe? Good Lord, I hope that they are safe. As a pediatrician and as a mother of two, I regularly scan news articles on COVID for data on children. I…

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IRS proposes guidance on itemized deductions for estates and trusts

By Angelica | May 7, 2020 | Comments Off on IRS proposes guidance on itemized deductions for estates and trusts

The guidance says some deductions of estates and non-grantor trusts are not considered to be miscellaneous itemized deductions. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/irs-proposes-guidance-on-itemized-deductions-for-estates-and-trusts

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Gov. Hogan Vetoes Maryland Digital Advertising Tax Legislation

By Angelica | May 7, 2020 | Comments Off on Gov. Hogan Vetoes Maryland Digital Advertising Tax Legislation

This afternoon, Gov. Larry Hogan (R) vetoed a proposed first-in-the-nation digital advertising tax that would have imposed rates of up to 10 percent on digital advertising served to Marylanders. Although the bill ostensibly targets large technology companies and advertising platforms, much of the burden would fall on Maryland businesses and consumers, and the timing couldn’t…

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COVID-19 blurs the line between physician and patient

By Angelica | May 7, 2020 | Comments Off on COVID-19 blurs the line between physician and patient

The unspoken culture in medicine has been that to maintain objective professionalism – some measure of distance is encouraged between the clinician and the patient. From anatomy lab, students are encouraged to forget patients as fellow human beings but organs and limbs. Medical rounds and board examinations reinforce that patients are diseases to be fixed.…

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How Much Foreclosure Relief Can you Expect?

By Jo Gardner | May 7, 2020 | Comments Off on How Much Foreclosure Relief Can you Expect?

with largest unemployment numbers since the great depression, what are lenders really doing to help homeowners who can’t pay the mortgage?

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Insurers Respond to COVID-19 (5/08/2020)

By Angelica | May 7, 2020 | Comments Off on Insurers Respond to COVID-19 (5/08/2020)

Auto insurance refunds U.S. auto insurers will return over $10 billion to their customers nationwide, according to an Insurance Information Institute estimate, in response to reduced driving during the pandemic. We’ve listed many of the companies that are offering refunds here and here. These lists are not exhaustive, so be sure to check with your insurer to…

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