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January 11, 2022

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Tax season to start on Jan. 24

By Michael Cohn       5 min read

The IRS will begin processing and accepting 2021 returns on Monday, Jan. 24, with a filing deadline of Monday, April 18. View story →

CBIZ and Mayer Hoffman McCann acquire Marks Paneth

By Michael Cohn       4 min read

The megadeal will add an expected $138 million to CBIZ’s annual revenue. View story →

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Tech News: A new platform for R&D credits

By Daniel Hood      

Clarus R&D launches Version 2.0, as well as new tools for crypo tax calculations, updates to FinancialForce, a chance to win a Tesla Model 3, and more View story →

Staffing trends for 2022

By Daniel Hood      

Frances Moreno of Vaco discusses the obstacles and opportunities facing those looking to hire accountants in the New Year. View story →

Prager Metis sets up first CPA firm in metaverse

By Michael Cohn       4 min read

The firm, which in real life is based in New York, is setting up shop in Decentraland, a 3D virtual world, as part of a joint venture with Banquet LLC, a metaverse studio. View story →

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Art of Accounting: Frank Boutillette’s parting words

By Edward Mendlowitz       3 min read

Ed Mendlowitz's longtime friend and partner shares his advice as he enters retirement.  View story →

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PCAOB’s new chair sworn in

By Michael Cohn       2 min read

The board has a new leader, Erica Williams, after its new chair was sworn in Monday by the Securities and Exchange Commission in a virtual ceremony. View story →

NJCPA names 2022 Student Loan Debt Lottery winners

By Sean McCabe       2 min read

The New Jersey Society of CPAs awarded $1,200 each to 10 more of its members to help offset tuition costs in the program's second year. View story →

SALT cap limbo threatens swing district Dems

By Mike Dorning, Laura Davison and Gregory Korte       5 min read

Democrats risk losing their edge in key suburban districts amid a stalemate that threatens plans to expand a tax break for well-off homeowners. View story →

RSM global revenue grows 15.8% to $7.26B

By Michael Cohn       2 min read

The network saw rising demand from business clients needing help with recovering from the pandemic. View story →

Tax leaders looking for better tech skills

By Michael Cohn       3 min read

The vast majority of tax and finance leaders see a need for improved technology and data skills in their employees, according to a new international survey. Read story →

Treasury says be ready for frustration this tax season

By Laura Davison       3 min read

When the U.S. tax filing season begins in two weeks, taxpayers should be prepared for delays as returns and refunds are processed, and for difficulties in reaching the IRS, Treasury officials warned. Read story →

Your year in review: Setting yourself up for success in 2022

By Amy Vetter       3 min read

Taking the time to reflect on what you accomplished and learned over the past 12 months can make the next 12 much better. Read story →

IRS updates info on Recovery Rebate Credit and pandemic response

By Michael Cohn       3 min read

The Internal Revenue Service has updated its guidance on claiming the Recovery Rebate Credit and issued a report Friday on how it responded last year to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read story →

Nonprofits improving their operating reserves

By Michael Cohn       5 min read

Nonprofit organizations grew their operating reserves over the last year and experienced other positive changes, according to a new survey. Read story →

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