Do Wealthy People Like Trump Have Easier IRS Audits? (Forbes) - No one wants to be audited, and the statistics show that any income level, audits are still a rarity. Not surprisingly, though, audit rates for big companies and wealthy individuals are higher than for others.
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Top Considerations for 2016 Audit Cycle (JofA) - New rules about disclosing the name of the engagement partnerâas well as a continued regulatory focus on internal control over financial reporting.
IRS Offers Advice to Taxpayers Ahead of Hurricane Matthew (CPA Practice Advisor) - The IRS also reminds taxpayers that the agency is here to help including offering a special toll-free number to taxpayers in federally-declared disaster areas, staffed with IRS specialists trained to handle disaster-related issues.
U.S. Jobless Claims Unexpectedly Fall in Latest Week (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week to near a 43-year low, an indication of firmness in the labor market which may support an interest rate increase by the U.S. Federal Reserve this year.