CPA Now Blog Archive

Whether you recently entered the workforce, you are leaving it to enjoy retirement, or you are somewhere in between, there are savings and tax issues to consider at every stage of your career.

What is the difference between an employee and an independent contractor? Who gets a W-2 and who gets a 1099? This can be surprisingly complicated. Read more for some general rules on employee classification.

A "part-time" role doesn't have to get in the way of success. But you'll never know unless you ask.

Companies see an increase in attendance and reduction in attrition when employees are given the option to telecommute. So how do you decide if it’s right for you or your company, and how can you succeed at working from home?

For those anticipating a tax refund, many enticing options may cross the mind. Not too many people think about using it to save for retirement, but that is a great use of the money!

Was life easier for women two or three generations back, when the choices they faced were much more limited? Maybe, but would you trade away the spectrum of choices women have today?

Successful small-business owners count on their CPAs to help guide them with good tax strategy and savvy business planning. Here are some issues to talk with your CPA about so you can get the best advice.

Women professionals are inundated by demands on their time. Through it all, try to focus on achieving more of a demands “integration” than a “balance.” Here are seven tips for the rising woman professional.

March is Women’s History Month, and to commemorate it the PICPA asked some of our female members to share their personal stories. But let’s kick off our month-long celebration with a timeline on the history on women in the accounting profession.

There is a major difference between simply administering the accounting department and being a key member of the management team as a strategic business partner. There are endless opportunities for financial professionals in 2016 to play major roles in transforming visions and strategies into successful and actionable programs at every level of an organization.

Though we have known it was coming for a while now, the new lease accounting standard is here. However, there may be an even greater impact to businesses from the new standard than merely recording leased assets and their related liabilities on the balance sheet.

Owning a home may not be for everyone, but the U.S. tax structure certainly provides many incentives to help achieve this goal. From credits to deductions, there are many savings, and questions, when it comes to homeownership.

One of the hardest things for business owners is making sure they’ve filed all of the various forms required by the IRS, states, and local governments. With the Affordable Care Act, the necessity to do so is backed up by potential tax penalties and fines.

If your customer or client base is diverse, then your employees should be diverse as well. The varied perspectives and experiences of your employees only work to improve the customer or client experience.

For those ready to begin the CPA Exam process, there are some important considerations when deciding where to apply to take the exam.

Investors need to factor in the tax consequences of both making certain investments and timing the sale or purchase of stocks. Here are some things to consider during tax season, and all year long.

In making the decision to gift real estate, two factors will shape the ultimate tax effect of the transfer: who will be the donee, and is any consideration being given to the donor? Both of these need to be considered early in the decision making process.

In front of the Pennsylvania General Assembly, Gov. Tom Wolf announced his budget proposal for fiscal year 2016-2017. In strong, and sometimes scolding, terms, Wolf called on lawmakers to both fix Pennsylvania’s structural budget deficit and invest more in schools. It did not sit well with the opposition.

Section 1045 of the tax code allows a taxpayer who has held an investment in qualified small business stock for at least six months to defer the capital gains tax if they roll over the proceeds from the sale of this stock.

Before we get too far into the depths of filing season, here are some tips and helpful information for taxpayers and practitioners alike that might make it a little more bearable.