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Friday Footnotes: Florida Man’s Tax Problem; Accountants Are Walking Out; BDO Assures on Tether | 2.10.23

Going Concern

Talent As tax season approaches, accounting firms are short on staff [ Marketplace ] Oh hey! How can employers optimise working environments to support the needs of their accountancy teams and ultimately retain them, all while adding value to their organisation? The stablecoin firm released BDO’s assurance opinion on Feb.

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More Businesses Are Turning to Automation to Manage Tax on Purchases

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a provider of cloud-based tax compliance automation for businesses of all sizes, today released findings from a new survey of The survey findings reveal that A majority of businesses believe that use tax is challenging, with many indicating the cost of managing use tax obligations is high for their business. Avalara, Inc. ,

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Why Microsoft’s $29 Billion Tax Bill Could Be the Big Knockout Punch in Fight with the IRS

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By Clint Rainey, Fast Company (TNS) Way back in 2012, the IRS launched the largest-ever audit in history, accusing Microsoft of stashing billions in offshore tax havens to dodge U.S. It possessed documents where giddy executives had reveled in their “pure tax play.” billion in back taxes plus penalties and interest.

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The new breed of audit

TaxConnex

Audits remain an important tool for tax jurisdictions to evaluate the level, or lack thereof, of sales tax compliance within a business. Even though many audits have shifted to remote audit, the fundamentals of the sales tax audit haven’t changed. Virtual audits?can Fear and loathing.

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What triggers a sales tax audit and how do you reduce the risks?

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What triggers a sales tax audit and how do you reduce the risk of an audit? Almost all companies undergo a sales tax audit at some point. This sales tax audit guide can help indirect tax teams avoid common audit triggers and manage the sales tax audit as smoothly as possible.

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When You Need to Hire a Pro: Online Accounting Service for Small Business

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It’s time to go beyond merely tracking the ins and outs of your books and to start focusing on accounting and the financial health of your growing business. Choosing an online accounting service for your small business is the best way to keep your books updated, in compliance, and thriving. But it is no small task!

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401(k) Audit CPA Success Show Podcast: Final Year-End Preparations for 401(k) Plan Sponsors

Anders CPA

Key Steps for Audit Preparation. If your organization’s 401(k) plan has never been audited, follow the 80/120 rule. If you currently have between 80 and 120 participants; it may be time to prepare for your first audit. can lower an organization’s tendency to fail compliance testing. When in Doubt, Please Reach Out.

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