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Update on Retirement Account Required Minimum Distributions

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If you have a tax-favored retirement account, including a traditional IRA, you’ll become exposed to the federal income tax required minimum distribution (RMD) rules after reaching a certain age. If you inherit a tax-favored retirement account, including a traditional or Roth IRA, you’ll also have to deal with these rules.

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Using an Income Tax Preparation Service: Is It Worth the Cost?

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When it comes to tax season, many people are faced with the decision of whether to prepare their own taxes or use an income tax preparation service. While it may seem like an added expense, there are many benefits to using a professional tax preparation service that make it well worth the cost.

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FASB Issues Standard That Enhances Income Tax Disclosures

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The Financial Accounting Standards Board ( FASB ) has issued an Accounting Standards Update (ASU) that addresses requests for improved income tax disclosures from investors, lenders, creditors, and other allocators of capital (collectively, “investors”) that use the financial statements to make capital allocation decisions.

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‘Where’s My Refund’ Tool Gets Updates – How to Estimate Your 2024 Income Tax Refund Date

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The IRS started accepting and processing income tax returns on January 29, 2024. This article includes a handy reference chart taxpayers can use to estimate how soon they may get their income tax refund. When will I get my tax refund? ” The IRS and tax professionals strongly encourage electronic filing.

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Projected 2024 Income Tax Brackets

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Bloomberg Tax & Accounting released its 2024 Projected U.S. Tax Rates, which indicates inflation adjusted amounts in the tax code will increase 5.4% See projected tax bracket tables below.] The report accounts for changes made under the Inflation Reduction Act and the SECURE 2.0

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FASB Sets Out Plan to Improve Income Tax Disclosures

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The Financial Accounting Standards Board released a proposed Accounting Standards Update (ASU) on Wednesday that addresses requests from investors for improved income tax disclosures.

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How SUI and State Income Taxes Affect Small Businesses

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Inevitably, your clients with growing businesses will want to hire, so you’ll be better able to help them if you have a clear understanding of the differences between SUI (state unemployment insurance) and SIT (state income tax) and how they affect your clients’ businesses. What is SIT Tax?