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	Please add CPA_Insider@email.cpa2biz.com to your Address Book. View email as a web page. January 28, 2013 CPA Insider™   IN THIS ISSUE:   > Articles   > News   > CPA News to Know   > Video   Feedback       Articles     IRS expands eligibility for worker reclassification program By Jim Buttonow, CPA/CIT Worker status is a hot-button issue at the IRS. While you prepare 2012 returns, consider this program to limit your clients' exposure in an employment tax audit.           A Q&A with the IRS's National Taxpayer Advocate By Paul Bonner Since 2001, Nina Olson has led the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS), a nationwide organization of approximately 2,000 taxpayer advocates who help U.S. individual and business taxpayers resolve problems and work with the IRS to correct systemic and procedural problems.           Problem solver: Intuit® Full Service Payroll integration with QuickBooks® Sponsored by Intuit Full Service Payroll Accountant Marilyn Sudbeck's clients love to vacation on the road. Sudbeck recommends Intuit Full Service Payroll to help them keep on rolling.       Accountant's Business Manual Back to Top    News   CPAs say U.S. needs to prioritize debt reduction Three-quarters of CPAs polled in an online AICPA survey assert that immediate action is needed to quell spiraling federal budget deficits.         FATCA final regulations cover all the bases The IRS has issued final regulations providing rules on information reporting by foreign financial institutions (FFIs) and withholding on certain payments to FFIs and other foreign entities.         AICPA committee withdraws exposure draft The AICPA Accounting and Review Services Committee has voted to withdraw its compilation and association exposure draft in response to comment letters from stakeholders.       Back to Top    New In The Store   Critical Payroll and Tax Legislation for 2013: New Year, New Challenges for Every Small Business Audio, Tuesday, Jan. 29—This live audio webcast identifies the critical business regulations to be aware of in 2013, and better prepares you to both respond to inquiries and proactively engage clients regarding important new legislation.     The 2012/13 Health Care Audit Risk Alert—A Critical Update for the Next Year Audio, Monday, May 13-This live webinar will delve into the hot-off-the-press 2012/13 edition of the annual Audit Risk Alert Health Care Industry Developments.     2013 AICPA National Business Valuation School I May 20–24, 2013, Atlanta—Attend the one-week school that explains theories, applications, best practices, and hot-button controversies on business valuation as an important part of the ABV exam pathway.   Didn't find what you were looking for? Visit the AICPA Store Back to Top     AICPA Member Discount Program     Get ready for tax season—save over 20% on Office Depot copy paper through 1/31/13. Item # 273646 now $33.25/case. Click here for details.       Save 20% on K, Q, and H Series Desktops and C Series All-in-Ones. Use eCoupon code USXJAN2013 now through 1/31/13. Click here for details.       Save on shipping this tax season. AICPA members save up to 29% on select FedEx® services. Click here for details.   Back to Top         Sponsored Links     Make the switch to Intuit Full Service Payroll NOW One year FREE with the only outsourced payroll with automatic sync to QuickBooks is just a click away. Act now at IntuitFSPayroll.com or call 1-866-820-6381 to sign up today. 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