Rural America is facing a severe decline in employment rates and population. As more families move to the city, these outlying areas are also experiencing an uptick in the traditionally urban problems of opioid addiction and crime. Eduardo Porter for the New York Times explores solutions to this growing issue in his article, The Hard Truths of Trying to ‘Save’ the Rural Economy. Policy makers have a host of ideas to solve this growing crisis but many fail to consider important variables such as extreme housing costs in prosperous cities.
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It’s Tax Day, Hug Your CPA
Today is one of the most stressful dates for many Americans. April 15th, Tax Day brings all kinds of worries for those who have waited to complete their tax forms and not sought the help of a CPA. On the other hand, accountants are just coming to the end of an extremely busy work season. Maureen Schwartz offers a humorous view of living with a CPA during this time and how best to care for them. Happy tax season and raise a glass to your and all CPAs in the US this monumental day! The 10 simple rules of caring for your CPA this busy season