Sarbox Routed in House

A rare victory for small business.
WSJ Opinion:
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WSJ: The Supreme Case Against Sarbanes-Oxley

As the Justices consider its constitutionality, new evidence shows that the law’s costs far outweigh its benefits.
WSJ Opinion:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704431804574539921864252380.html?mod=rss_opinion_main
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CPAs no Longer Have to Provide Citizenship Documentation Each Time They Renew License

Great news, Arizona CPAs! In the near future we won’t have to prove our citizenship every time we renew our license.

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Tax Preparer Registration May Not Be the Answer

Internal Revenue Commissioner Doug Shulman announced on June 4, 2009, in congressional testimony before the House Ways and Means Oversight Committee that the IRS plans to make recommendations by the end of the year to ensure that tax preparers adhere to high ethical standards. At the hearing on the tax filing season and 2010 IRS [...]

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Next Exit: Extended Housing Slump.

Foreclosures, short sales, deed in lieu…  How many homes in your neighborhood are vacant?  How many have “For Sale” signs in the yard?  How many are bank owned?  Have you tried to refinance or sell your home and were shocked by the offers or appraisals?
As of mid-February it is estimated that Arizona has a 10+-month [...]

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