Self-Employment Deductions Under the New Tax Law

July 1, 2018 12:00 pm Published by

The new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which went into effect on Jan. 1, has sent an unambiguous message that the current GOP-dominated Congress and Presidential Administration are decidedly pro-business. Fortunately, they included provisions in the new legislation that enhance... View Article

Old School and Hi-Tech Ways to Keep Track of Passwords

July 1, 2018 12:00 pm Published by

In 2017, nearly one-third of internet users reported being victim to online hacking or similar suspicious activity on their accounts. But as anyone who regularly uses a computer – especially for financial transactions – knows, keeping track of passwords can... View Article

Congress at Work: Benefits for Veterans, More Money to Counteract Gun Violence and a Higher Loan Limit for Small Business Loans

July 1, 2018 12:00 pm Published by

VA MISSION Act of 2018 (S. 2372) – This bill was introduced by Sen. John Isakson (R-GA) on Feb. 5 and signed into law by the president on June 6. This legislation permits veterans to seek care from private doctors... View Article

The Effects of AI on Accounting

June 1, 2018 12:00 pm Published by

Artificial Intelligence, otherwise known as AI, is not something that exists only in science fiction or Hollywood movies. It’s here. And it’s changing the way accountants are doing business. Here’s how and why. AI Can Help with Tedious Tasks While... View Article

Amazon’s Alexa as a Virtual Office Assistant

June 1, 2018 12:00 pm Published by

Studies have shown that as much as 40 percent of time spent at work is generally unproductive, busy work. Things like checking emails, ordering supplies, fixing the copy machine or trying to figure out how to work a conference call... View Article

Six Good Reasons Your Company Needs a Blog

May 1, 2018 12:00 pm Published by

So what’s all the fuss about blogs? Do they really help your business? Here are a few of the many reasons that they do. Helps with Organic SearchEvery time you write a new piece of content, you create a new... View Article

Aid for African countries, national wildlife refuges, Social Security beneficiaries and Secret Service Agents

May 1, 2018 12:00 pm Published by

Strengthening Protections for Social Security Beneficiaries Act of 2018 (H.R. 4547) – Sponsored by Rep. Sam Johnson (R-TX), this bill is designed to protect Social Security beneficiaries (approximately 8 million) whose mental or physical condition prevents them from being able to... View Article

Business Ethics for Customer Data

May 1, 2018 12:00 pm Published by

Many computer users are reluctant to engage in online shopping, banking or investment transactions for fear that their account information will be stolen. According to the Identity Theft Resources Center, between January 2005 and April 2018, there were 8,870 breaches... View Article

Deep Learning for Deeper Understanding

April 1, 2018 12:00 pm Published by

We all learn in different ways. Some people are book smart, meaning they glean knowledge from reading books. Others learn better through classroom or one-on-one instruction. Still others learn by doing – maybe jumping into an assembly project without reading... View Article

Federal Budget Allocated, Low-Income Veterans Protected, and Rural Phone Services to Meet Quality Standards

April 1, 2018 12:00 pm Published by

Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (H.R. 1625) – This is the latest budget bill that appropriates $1.3 trillion of Treasury funds until the end of September – which is the end of the fiscal year. The following is a sampling of... View Article

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