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the road to success

What’s The Secret To Success In Business? Hear From Fortune 500 CEOs & Execs

the road to successStart paving your road to business success at an early age! Fortune 500 CEO’s and top executives are weighing in on how you can start growing your base in your 20’s…

“Current and former Fortune 500 executives, as well as other business leaders, have given some great career advice on Business Insider’s podcast, “Success! How I Did It.”  From Sheryl Sandberg to Steve Ballmer, we pulled the best advice they gave for 20-somethings who have big business ambitions…” [ Read more here ]

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Get Your Post Solar Eclipse Show Right Here!

Many American’s landed a once in a lifetime chance yesterday to get a glimpse of a full solar eclipse, from Oregon to South Carolina over a 70 mile wide path. If you weren’t in the direct path and only got a partial view, ABC News has you covered with the full recap:

“For a couple of minutes, the temperature dropped, dusk fell in midday, and the sun was replaced by a circle of wispy white light — the glow of the solar corona, which is visible only when the moon directly blocks the sun’s rays…” [ Read more here ]

Avoiding Getting Knocked Out By “Failure To Pay” Taxes

As we take on more responsibilities, investments, and endure life changes the tax implications can grow significantly. And the failure to plan this out properly can end in a big debt owed when tax time rolls around…

“In order for taxpayers not to find themselves in an underpayment or failure to pay situation, they should regularly review their tax withholding and schedule of estimated tax payments, particularly after a major life event, such as a marriage, divorce or new job…” [ Read more here ]

cognitive computing in the accounting world

What Is Cognitive Computing?

cognitive computing in the accounting world Experts are saying that the rise of cognitive computer will soon touch the accounting sector, but what is it and how will it aid in business operations?

“Managing change in an increasingly digital world is both a challenge and an opportunity for accounting firms. Today, we are entering the era of the “Smart Internet,” as machines can be taught to learn. As a profession, we must be thinking about how we will embrace these rapid changes in technology as they are headed straight toward us at an accelerating pace…” [ Read more here ]

Avoid IRS Troubles With Your Taxes

Tax time may not be everyone’s favorite time of the year, but at Sterling Accounting, there’s no lost sleep! Don’t run into troubles with the IRS over your taxes – be sure you are going to rank on their good side with the expert help of Sterling Accounting.

“More Americans who pay their income taxes each quarter are being penalized by the IRS for making mistakes or missing payments.

There’s been a nearly 33% jump — from almost 7.5 million to nearly 10 million — in the number of penalties levied between fiscal years 2007 and 2016, IRS data show…” [ Read more here ]

IRS Plans Out Online Tax Appeals Conferences

Insurance Dedicated Funds (IDFs)Want to skip the court room with your IRS tax issues? It may be an option on the table soon, as the IRS is planning out an online tax appeals conference system to aid your battle…

“Resolving your tax issues with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) just got a little bit easier – assuming you have an internet connection. The IRS has announced that the Office of Appeals will pilot a new “web-based virtual conference option” for taxpayers and their representatives…” [ Read more here ]

Tax Pro’s Uncertain They Will See Tax Changes This Year

Are we likely to see a tax shakeup with the proposed reform taking place this year? Tax professional’s aren’t all that certain… “Nearly two-thirds of the survey respondents (63.5 percent) said compromise in Congress is most needed to ensure passage of tax reform. For the survey, Deloitte polled more than 3,100 attendees during a webinar last month….” [ Read more here ]