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Let’s End Tax Break Giveaways for the Fat Cats of Pro Sports

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By Girard Miller, Governing (TNS) With Super Bowl LVIII fresh on our minds, it’s a good time to think twice about the local economics of professional sports. Local public officials are trapped in a no-win situation, which pits their residents’ love for local teams against the perverse economics of tax-privileged stadium financing.

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Betting on the Super Bowl? Don’t Forget About Taxes

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However, if you are among the 68 million people expected to place bets on the big game, you need to know that taxes are part of the equation. So, as we start tax season, here’s what you need to know about what your Super Bowl bet has to do with your tax return. Super Bowl 2024 is on Sunday, Feb. Usually, the payer (e.g.,

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The Tax Score of Winning

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Studies have found that more people are engaging in online gambling and sports betting since the pandemic began. If you’re lucky enough to win, be aware that tax consequences go along with your good fortune. They’re reported on the “Other income” line of your 1040 tax return. You must separately keep.

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Los Angeles Tax Services

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Los Angeles Tax Preparation Service Tax preparation refers to the process of gathering, organizing, and preparing the necessary information and documents to complete your tax return. This process can be time-consuming, complicated, and overwhelming, especially if you are not familiar with tax laws and regulations.

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Friday Footnotes: Work-Life Balance, Does It Work?; Big 4 Firms Slash Job Postings; She Doesn’t Even Go Here! | 2.16.24

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This is according to the Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS), which surveyed 449 employers and 433 accounting and finance employees last summer and released its results last month. According to a lobbyist for the Iowa Society of Certified Public Accountants, fewer CPA firms are willing to audit government agencies.

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Accounting Jokes, Videos, Puns and Humor

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Advice for Tax Preparers Making tax preparers lives easier one blog at a time HOME. by Bill Meador, CPA, JD. I put together this post to bring together any funny and entertaining accounting and tax videos, puns, jokes, pictures, etc. Accounting and CPA Puns. Short Accounting and CPA Jokes. Miscellaneous.

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Los Angeles accountant for small business – Mike Habib, EA

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That’s where an accountant (EA or CPA) can help. Tax Planning and Preparation: An accountant (EA or CPA) can help small business owners navigate the complex world of tax laws and regulations, ensuring compliance and minimizing tax liabilities.

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