Tax Consequences of Employee Holiday Gifts

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Article Highlights: De Minimis Fringe Benefits Cash Gifts Gift Certificates and Debit Cards Non-cash Vouchers Group Meals Tax Compliance and Planning It is common practice this time of year for employers to give their…
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Rush Hour Got You Down? How to Make the Most of Your Commute

Article by Sammi Carmela | Found on Business News Daily Commuting to work is often a hassle. With rush-hour traffic, delayed trains or long walks to the office, it's no surprise that many workers are already exhausted before starting their…
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Younger Business Travelers Are More Likely to Extend Trips For Fun

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Article Found on The Economist ACCENTURE, advertorial, jeggings. The competition for ugliest portmanteau is fierce. Few constructions, though, can match “bleisure” for barbarousness. For the uninitiated, the word is a blend of business…
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Cristiano Ronaldo Accused of $16.5M Tax Evasion

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Article by Tariq Panja | Found on AccountingToday.com Soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has been accused of failing to pay 14.7 million euros ($16.5 million) in taxes. The prosecutor’s office in Madrid filed a lawsuit that alleges…

This 75-Year Harvard Study Found the 1 Secret to Leading a Fulfilling Life

Article by Melanie Curtin | Found on INC.COM Prioritizing what's important is challenging in today's world. The split focus required to maintain a career and a home, not to mention a Facebook feed, can feel overwhelming. Enter the…

Hooked on Our Smartphones

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By Jane E. Brody | Found on New York Times The many men, women and children who spend their days glued to their smartphones and social media accounts might learn something from Lin-Manuel Miranda, creator of the groundbreaking megahit…
John Oliver Gave Away $14 Million on Last Week Tonight

John Oliver Gave Away $14 Million on Last Week Tonight

Oliver managed to out-do Oprah with his giveaway. Article by Melissa Locker | Featured on Time.com On Last Week Tonight, John Oliver tackled debt, which is apparently “the reason that Nicholas Cage has made so many great choices over…
The 10 Best Food Cities in America

The 10 Best Food Cities in America, Ranked

Story by Tom Sietsema | Photos by Melina Mara | Article Featured on The Washington Post To be a great food city, it helps to have a large body of water nearby, a classic dish or three, and a population with a fondness for drink. Those…
Radler Day

First Annual “National Radler Day”

Press Release: One of the longest days of the year, June 22nd, will now be known as National Radler Day, the most refreshing day of the year. Arguably the most thirst quenching and easy drinking beer style around, radlers are the ultimate playful…
The 45 Most Glorious Desserts in Portland

The 45 Most Glorious Desserts in Portland

Your decadent guide to the city's sweetest, gooiest, giddiest, mind-bendingly hands-down bestest desserts. It's about time you indulge. Portland is in the throes of a dessert breakthrough, with cozy cafés reimagining classic cakes, innovative…