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TIGTA: IRS Gave Out More Than $10 Billion in Excess Child Tax Credits in 2021

CPA Practice

The IRS miscalculated 2021 child tax credit payments for thousands of eligible taxpayers as of May 5, 2022, according to a new report from the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration. ensure the appropriate amount of child tax credit is given) subject to resource availability. This process uncovered 3.8

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Beyond tax season: creating revenue stability year-round

ThomsonReuters

If you spend a lot of time hiring temporary employees just to help with tax season, you could be missing out on a lot of potential talent—those employees who are looking for long-term positions. Tax accountants who only need office space for a few months out of the year must spend a lot of time before tax season looking for good options.

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IRS Provides Limited Relief Surrounding IRC 174

Withum

Until the proposed regulations are published, taxpayers can rely on the excluded product right exception for R&E expenditures paid or incurred in the taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021.

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Will the IRS Deny Your Claim for the Employee Retention Tax Credit?

Withum

When that prohibition was lifted nine months later by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, claims for the ERC exploded. One unfortunate side effect of the ERC explosion has been the proliferation of tax credit companies offering dubious advice in exchange for outsize fees. See generally Notice 2021-20, Q&As #23-28.

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CPE Webinar September 12, 2023: Cybersecurity for the Tax Practitioner

CPA Practice

Jared is a popular speaker and advisor due to his expansive knowledge of current tax policies, cybersecurity, and industry trends. Ann Campbell , CPA CIA, joined Drake Software in 2021 as a Tax Software Trainer. Gail is a graduate of Indiana University where she earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism.

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83b Election Can Save Some Serious Cash

inDinero Tax Tips

Using the 83B election means that if your stock explodes in value later on, you won’t have to pay an annual tax on it unless the company is bought, merged, or goes public. Even then, you won’t pay the typical income tax rate—you’ll pay the considerably lower long-term capital gains rate. Reach out to us today to find out how!

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83b Election Can Save Some Serious Cash

inDinero Tax Tips

Using the 83B election means that if your stock explodes in value later on, you won’t have to pay an annual tax on it unless the company is bought, merged, or goes public. Even then, you won’t pay the typical income tax rate—you’ll pay the considerably lower long-term capital gains rate. Reach out to us today to find out how!