IRS Expands Use of Electronic Signatures to Forms 8878/8879

One of the biggest hassles that firms have to deal with is getting signed authorizations from clients to file/extend their tax returns.  This usually entails multiple staff being involved in communicating with the client and dealing with a myriad of delivery methods to and from the client.  Source documents can include physical forms, faxed forms,…

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Communicate To Drive Change

“Every time I find the meaning of life, they change it.” Reinhold Niebuhr Have you found the meaning of life?  If we each had to define our meaning, the meanings we’d interpret would be as diverse as our backgrounds, experiences and beliefs.  But no matter what you’re planning and expecting in this life, the one…

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Delegation Missteps

Are you a current leader in your firm – possibly a Partner, Manager or Supervisor? If you are, you understand that one of the skills you must develop is that of being able to delegate effectively to team members. Unfortunately, we must also negotiate the missteps that can derail us from being able to move…

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Working smarter, tips to increasing your productivity

Being productive at work sounds simple. Do the best you can every day. Unfortunately, it is much more complicated due to the never ending demands that are placed upon us and by us. It is also extremely difficult because we get sidetracked by countless distractions while we are at work. From home responsibilities to virtual…

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