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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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10 Best States to Pursue a Career in Accounting

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In a recent study, Tipalti found which states were the best to pursue a career in finance or accounting by analyzing the number of jobs available, average salaries, and university rankings. Here’s which states ranked best for a career in finance or accounting. They also determined the best-paying jobs for finance graduates.

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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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Sales Tax Updates: What’s new in sales tax for April?

TaxConnex

In early 2025, sales and use tax filers and tax preparers will have a new self-service portal that aims to provide more control over taxpayer’s own accounts, providing faster access, easier filing and better assistance with tax account information.

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Whitley Penn Finds Out New Yorkers Do Not F Around

Going Concern

On March 20, New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a motion to compel (aka “gonna need the court to make someone do something thx”) Whitley Penn to hand over documents and communications relating to her civil fraud case against their client Donald Trump, three of his adult children, and the Trump Organization.

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Friday Footnotes: Why People Leave Public Accounting; Audit Workloads Up; Terrorist Clients (Literally) | 12.2.22

Going Concern

We managed to find some things worth mentioning anyway as we are experts in slow news weeks (698 weeks and counting!), Why People Leave Public Accounting [ CPA Journal ]. Writes Edward Mendlowitz, CPA/PFS, ABV: There are many reasons why CPAs decide to leave public accounting firms.

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Nonprofit 990 Tax Compliance: Navigating Challenges with an Enrolled Agent

MyIRSRelief

Common 990 Compliance Issues: preparation & planning Misclassification of volunteers as employees, leading to potential payroll tax liabilities. Improper reporting of reimbursements under accountable plans, as outlined in IRC Section 62(c). and foreign tax laws. Q: My nonprofit is tax-exempt. A : Not quite!

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