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Grandma Scam Culprits Caught

PYMNTS

Courthouse News Service reported that the San Diego DA’s office has helped take down an international fraud scheme that targeted seniors. They impersonated IRS or immigration officials and threatened unsuspecting citizens with jail time, fines or deportation unless their targets paid phony taxes or penalties.

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Buying into AML risks in real estate

Abrigo

In 2016 when the Panama Papers exposed an international network of offshore entities involved in tax evasion, fraud, and sanction evasion, some of which included real estate holdings, regulations began to change. According to the National Association of Realtors, there were more than 106,000 real estate brokerage firms in the United States.

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The top-performing community banks of 2021

Independent Banker

3-yr average pre-tax ROA. Brazos National Bank. Douglas National Bank. pre-tax ROA: 3.08%. pre-tax ROA: 2.83%. pre-tax ROA: 2.68%. 3-yr average pre-tax ROA. —Molly Bennett, executive editor, Independent Banker. Less than $300 million. By William Atkinson. Less than $300 million. Philadelphia.

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Win new valuation engagements by asking business owners these 4 questions

Abrigo

Unlike traditional accounting services (such as tax preparation and audits) that some clients need each year, valuations are often performed to meet a one-time need triggered by situations such as a shareholder dispute, a divorce settlement or a bankruptcy. Minimizing or eliminating capital gains tax? Do you have one? Is it documented?

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