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The American Institute of CPAs Urges Treasury and IRS for Guidance on Enhanced Paid Family and Medical Leave Tax Credit
The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) has formally submitted recommendations and requested comprehensive guidance from the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) concerning Section 45S of…
CrossCountry Mortgage Acquires Summit Funding to Expand National Footprint and Market Share
Cleveland-based CrossCountry Mortgage (CCM), a prominent player in the retail mortgage lending sector, announced Wednesday its strategic acquisition of Summit Funding. This significant transaction aims to broaden CCM’s geographic reach…




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