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IRS Issues Urgent Warning to Beware IRS/FBI-Themed Ransomware Scam

September 7, 2017

IRS IR-2017-134, Aug. 28, 2017 WASHINGTON — On Monday, the Internal Revenue Service warned people to avoid a new phishing scheme that impersonates the IRS and the FBI as part...…

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WannaCry Ransomware Protect Your Data

May 15, 2017

Protect your data by: Avoid clicking on links or opening attachments or emails from people you don’t know or companies you don’t do business with Ensure you have smart screen...…

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2017 Housekeeping

January 25, 2017

Now that 2016 is coming to a close, it is time to start thinking about 2017 and all that comes with the new year. Below is a summary of housekeeping...…

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Emails About QuickBooks Software Are Actually a Phishing Scam

January 25, 2017

Here’s a link to a news article regarding the Quickbooks email phishing scam for those of you who may be unaware. Idaho Statesman: These eamils about QuickBooks software are actually...…

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Tax Bonus For Using Your Business to Teach Your Children to Work and Save Money

January 19, 2017

Taxpayers can save family income and payroll taxes by putting a taxpayer’s child on the payroll of an owner where the mother or father is the owner (or owners of...…

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Financial Reporting Changes Coming for Nonprofit Organizations

December 12, 2016

Significant accounting changes are coming for nonprofit organizations under the theme of simplifying the face of the financial statements together with enhancing the footnote disclosures. Three things you should know...…

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New Minimum Wage Takes Effect Friday, July 1

June 30, 2016

Oregon's new minimum wage law takes effect on Friday, July 1, 2016, and employers have a few things to do in order to be prepared. Each employer's to-do list depends...…

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Initiative Petition 28 (IP 28)

February 1, 2016

During 2016, the voters of Oregon will have a chance to vote on Initiative Petition 28 (IP 28). IP 28 purposes a 2.5 percent gross receipts tax on any Oregon...…

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The Tax Benefits of Claiming Real Estate Professional

January 25, 2016

Qualifying as a real estate professional has been important to those in the real estate profession for years – doing so means that the taxpayer is not subject to the...…

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How banks can manage vendor cyber security risk

January 15, 2016

All banks recognize the importance of cyber security. But effective cyber security must extend beyond the boundaries of your organization to include the various third parties that have access to...…

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