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Top court: Order for accounting can’t be appealed
Nearly two years after hearing arguments in a family dispute, the Court of Appeals has concluded that it lacked jurisdiction to hear a woman’s appeal of an order that she […]
Widow loses tax challenge
A taxpayer was not entitled to “innocent spouse” relief when she learned of a substantial tax liability for a joint return filed after her husband’s death, the U.S. Tax Court […]
Accountant pleads guilty in mortgage fraud scheme
Federal prosecutors say an escrow accountant for a title company has pleaded guilty to charges related to a $1.7 million mortgage fraud scheme. Brenda Lukenich, of Hughesville, pleaded guilty Wednesday […]
On the move: 10/12/11
Accounting Darcy Geffen has been promoted to manager in the tax department of Ellin & Tucker, in Baltimore. Her responsibilities include tax planning and preparation. Geffen has an MBA degree […]
Oh, billable hours
Billable hours are the bane of my existence. It is not so much that they exist or that I have a requirement, but that I have to keep track of […]
Columbia’s CapellaTax Network provides alternative to ‘big box’ tax firms
Larry Devitt saw a need that was unfulfilled and took a risk, leaving a steady job for life as an entrepreneur. Devitt launched CapellaTax Network in April, a pre-paid tax […]
On the move – 7/15/11: Scully to lead bankers group
Accounting Rich Compton has been named director of business development of ClearView Consulting, of Baltimore. Compton will be responsible for cultivating new business and managing relationships with clients and prospects. […]
On the move – 7/1/11: Rowen wins nursing award
Accounting Erika Pecora has been hired by Gross, Mendelsohn & Associates, of Baltimore, as an account executive in its technology solutions group. Pecora, who has a bachelor’s degree in business […]
Feds seek to derail H&R Block’s deal for TaxACT
The Department of Justice is trying to halt H&R Block’s plans to acquire the creator of TaxACT software, saying the deal would leave just two major competitors in the do-it-yourself […]
On the move: 5/20/11
Accounting Brian M. Davis has started ClearView Consulting LLC, a Baltimore-based CPA and management consulting firm whose services include risk management consulting, general accounting, tax compliance and consulting, and supplier […]
Judgment against Grasonville accountant affirmed
A federal appeals court has upheld a Grasonville accountant’s conviction for helping prepare false tax returns, even though the trial judge made repeated and improper references to the earlier guilty […]
On the move: 4/15/11
Accounting Beth McNally and Michael Marinaro of the technology solutions group at Gross, Mendelsohn & Associates, in Baltimore, have passed the Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Implementation and Maintenance exam. McNally […]
