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Justice Department Continues Efforts to Stop Fraudulent Tax Preparers

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“If your preparer asks you to sign a blank return, refuses to sign your return as your return preparer, or is charging you a fee based on the size of your refund, consult the IRS’s website and tips to make sure you are not exposing yourself to trouble.” “Tax Goldberg of the Justice Department’s Tax Division. “As

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Feds Cracking Down on Unlawful Tax Return Preparers

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“Taxpayers must look out for unscrupulous preparers, who often will promise refunds that are too good to be true,” said Deputy Assistant Attorney General David A. Hubbert of the Justice Department’s Tax Division. “If Over the last year, the Tax Division has worked with U.S.

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Tax Partner Matters More Than Firm on Business Taxes

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When it comes to a corporation’s relationship with its accounting firm, the firm itself is less important than the partner who leads its engagement team in lowering its tax rate, according to a new study from Iowa’s Tippie College of Business. The answer is that it’s the partner that matters much more than the accounting firm.”

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Feds Charge 7 with $110 Million Tax Refund ID Theft Scheme

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Allegations include stealing identities of accountants, tax preparers, and taxpayers. On March 7, a federal grand jury in Austin, Texas, returned an indictment charging seven individuals with conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud and other crimes arising out of their scheme to defraud the IRS using stolen identities.

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The accountant’s guide to state taxes on retirement income

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Navigating state taxes on retirement income is a critical aspect of financial planning for retirees. While federal tax rules apply uniformly across the country, state tax rules can vary widely. Individuals withdrawing funds from their 401(k) plans may be subject to state income taxes depending on where they reside.

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COUNTERPOINT: IRS Should Not Be Trusted With Direct File

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This year, the IRS has launched a pilot program dubbed “Direct File” through which Americans can opt to have the IRS prepare their taxes for free (well, except for the billions of taxpayer dollars used to create the program). The IRS wants to eliminate Americans’ reliance on private-sector tax-preparation services.

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Promotion Watch ’24: Moss Adams Adds 20 Partners to the Roll

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Moss Adams ranked #14 on the most recent INSIDE Public Accounting Top Howevermany list with $1.1 The requisite self-fellating news release quote: “For over 100 years, we’ve supported organizations as businesses advisors and accountants,” said Eric Miles, chairman and CEO of Moss Adams. Tax Services). Private Clients Practice).