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Amended Tax Return: How to File Form 1040X Step-by-Step

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Want to Know How to File an Amended Tax Return? As an accounting firm, we’ve filed our fair share of amended tax returns. In today’s post, we’ll be going over when to amend your taxes and the 5 steps to actually amend your taxes. Steps to Take When Filing Amended Tax Return.

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Small Business Tax Deductions: Pay Less in Taxes with Business Deductions in 2020

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What if you actually looked forward to tax season every year? Well, when you take advantage of small business tax deductions, filing can actually be an enjoyable experience. In 2020, depending on your income, your tax bracket could be as high as 37%. This deduction must be used for business travel.

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How to Pay Dividends: Completing the T5 Slip and Summary

Ronika Khanna CPA,CA

If you do decide to pay yourself dividends, it is important to ensure that you prepare the proper documentation for Revenue Canada (CRA) and if you live in Quebec, Revenue Quebec (MRQ) since this must be reported as investment income on your personal tax return in the calendar year in which the dividends are paid.

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Tax Refund in 2021: Why You Still Don’t Have Your Money

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And for the exact refund amount, you can look on your tax return on line 35a to see your exact refund amount. What Stage Your Tax Refund Is? The stages of your tax refund will be one of these three different stages which are: your tax return is received, your tax return is approved or rejected, and.

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President Trump vs Biden Tax Plan Proposal in 2020

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So according to the AICPA, which is the American Institute for Certified Public Accountants, an effective tax system is one that is fair, neutral, simple and economically efficient. A fair tax system should produce similar outcomes. And if someone has a higher income than another then you would expect them to pay more in taxes.

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Advance Child Tax Credit FAQs & Explanations in 2021

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Advance Child Care Tax Credit FAQs #4. Question: If my 2020 tax return has not processed yet, will I still get the advance child tax credit payments? Answer: In the scenario where your 2020 tax return has not processed yet, the IRS will use your 2019 tax return for all payments dates until it is processed.

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Tax Season 2021: Prepare Now (Don’t Miss These Deadlines)

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And if you have been adhering to our suggestions or taken advantage of the tax system in 2020 then you likely know what to expect and excited for this tax year. On the other hand, if you’ve paid very little attention to some of the tax changes or programs then you’ve got a lot to catch up on. February 12, 2021.

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