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Guide to accountant responsibilities

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Jump to: What are the roles and responsibilities for accountants? Accountant vs. CPA vs. tax preparer: What are the differences? GAAP and AICPA What issues should accountants be aware of in the profession? How can accountants be more efficient? What are the roles and responsibilities for accountants?

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NEW Tax Deduction: Business Meals are 100% Deductible in 2021!

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Today, we have a major update for you – business meals are now 100% deductible as of the year 2021. This is going to help you minimize your tax liability by writing off 100% of your business meals, which in turn, is helping the restaurant industry bounce back from a devastating recession.

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Tax Credits vs Tax Deductions: Which One Is Better in 2021?

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But in this post, we want to explain the differences between tax credits vs tax deductions so you can spend your time wisely! Now as tax preparers for many years, finding tax credits and tax deductions for our clients is one of the most satisfying parts of preparing a tax return.

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Child Tax Credit Portal Update & New Non-Filer Sign Up Tool (2021)

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It’s called the “Non-filer sign-up tool” which is for people who did NOT, we repeat, DID NOT file their 2020 taxes which would have been done in 2021. These people can now use the online tool to register for monthly child tax credit payments. Bank account information (if you have one). What is the Non-Filer Sign Up Tool?

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Single Member LLC: What You Need to Know This Tax Season (2021)

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So in this post, we’re going to break down some of those advantages and disadvantages of a single member LLC in 2021. We will also be discussing a typical operating agreement, how taxes work, and compare it against sole proprietorship. Self-employment Taxes. The 2021 self-employment tax rate is 15.3%.

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Best Tax Breaks: 12 Most-Overlooked Tax Breaks & Deductions (2021)

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To find out, simply look at the long-term capital gains tax chart. If filing taxes for 2020, married couples filing jointly who make up to $80,000 in taxable income or single filers who make up to 40,000 in taxable income. For 2021, the income limits rise to $80,800 for married couples filing jointly and $40,400 for single filers.

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Top 5 Tax Penalties & Interest Payments 2021 (Avoid These)

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Delay taxes for a stimulus check? Well, if you want to put yourself at risk of IRS tax penalties in 2021, then you’re doing exactly that. And we’ve been surprised at the number of people who have no idea how tax penalties and tax interest actually work.

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