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Payroll Taxes Demystified: A Breakdown for Accountants and CPAs Serving Business Owners

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As accountants and CPAs, dealing with payroll taxes is essential to managing finances for your business clients. Understanding the details of payroll taxes helps you better assist your clients in fulfilling their obligations and maximizing tax efficiency. Social Security Tax : Employers and employees each contribute 6.2%

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Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants Issues 2023 State of Pennsylvania Public Accounting Firms Study

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The Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants , the largest CPA association in Pennsylvania with over 20,000 members, has issued its latest Insights report. The report’s deep dive provides the latest data on compensation across titles, technology adoption, billing model breakdowns, M&A and more.

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What's new in sales tax?

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There’s always something changing in the world of tax, especially sales tax. B&O responsibility: A Washington State appellate court has found two sellers responsible for sales tax and business and occupation (B&O) tax on sales made through Amazon’s Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) program. No refund, stat!:

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Tax Savings for Accountants with Gambling Clients

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Complex tax laws for filing and deducting gambling winnings and losses provide new hurdles for taxpayers. So, as an accountant of a gambling client, you need to have detailed knowledge about gambling winnings and losses, as well as all the rules and regulations related to tax on gambling income.

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Sales tax is a tricky world

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A few recent developments – including scams and fine definitions –across the country show how sales tax compliance can be complicated. New York: An appeals court ruled last month against a company that claimed eligibility for sales tax refunds on several purchases of concrete. Ecommerce and sales tax cybercrime is on the rise.

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Retirees Are Facing Sizable Tax Bills Due to Fraud

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Taylor, Kiplinger Consumer News Service (TNS) Retirees are being targeted by scams that not only bring financial devastation but also significant IRS tax bills. Casey believes that theft loss tax deduction limitations have contributed to retirees’ financial challenges. Larry later faced an IRS tax bill of over $220,000.

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Tax Tips for Accountants With Gambling Clients

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With millions trying their luck, complex tax rules for reporting and deducting gambling winnings and losses present new challenges for taxpayers. With over a decade specializing in gambling taxes, this Las Vegas CPA has worked with everyone from professional poker players to casual sports bettors.