IRS Reminds Preparers of Continuing Education Requirements. Tax preparers who are required to pass the new Registered Tax Return Preparer competency exam must complete 15 hours of continuing education this year, and those hours must come from IRS-approved providers.
Plums as good as fiber supplements for constipation: study. Plum juice is as effective in boosting digestive health as fiber supplements among those with chronic constipation, according to a peer-reviewed study partly funded by leading North American plum juice maker, SunSweet Growers.
Certain varieties of fruits may help your toddler fight constipation because they are high in fiber, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. When your toddler gets plenty of fiber in her diet, she is less likely to get constipated, but adding them after the fact may help reduce the time she spends suffering. Fiber cannot be digested and helps keep your toddler's bowels clean. The most effective fruits for fighting constipation include prunes, apricots, plums and raisins.