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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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Deep Dive: Digital ID Developments From Around The World

PYMNTS

A wide range of biometric solutions are being used to develop national identification systems around the world. The following Deep Dive examines the potential use cases for biometrics in national identification systems and the security pitfalls they could encounter. . Colorado, Idaho, Maryland, Wyoming and Washington, D.C.,

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10 Twitter accounts every accountant should follow

Abrigo

7) @Tomhood - As the CEO of both the Business Learnings Institute and the Maryland Association of CPAs, it’s safe to say that Tom Hood keeps busy. 9) @taxgirl – Kelly Phillips Erb, better known as the “Tax Girl,” has cultivated a huge following (see her Twitter followers- an eye popping 32 thousand) through her popular blog for Forbes.com.

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Who Should Lead The Digital ID Push?

PYMNTS

Use cases for the digital ID wallet could include accessing age-restricted places like bars, signing into services like online tax filing or verifying identities at polling stations. The advantage is that users could prove their ages if necessary without revealing their birthdates or other personal information. Department of Commerce.

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The Predicament Of C-Suite Fraud And Government Cyberattacks

PYMNTS

new reports from The New Yorker this week dove into how the current CFO of the National Rival Association (NRA) allegedly embezzled funds from his last company, employee benefits consulting firm the Wyatt Company. Tax time in particular is like Christmas to cybercriminals,” he said. In the U.S., Phillips, Jr.

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What ‘Patchwork’ eCommerce Taxes Mean For Black Friday – And Beyond

PYMNTS

And in the wake of all those sales lies a pressing issue for merchants plying their trades online: figuring out the tax liabilities. At the same time, navigating tax policies is proving to be a complex business. tax policy at Avalara , noted that this holiday season is the second one post-Wayfair. The hard part?

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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.