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AICPA Recognizes Top 2022 CPA Exam Performers with Elijah Watt Sells Award

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The American Institute of CPAs has announced the 50 winners of the 2022 Elijah Watt Sells Award. This award is granted to CPA candidates who obtain a cumulative average score above 95.50 across all four sections of the Uniform CPA Examination, pass all four sections on their first attempt and have completed testing in 2022.

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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. As an accountant or CPA, you play a vital role in: Calculating and withholding taxes correctly. Your client will be assigned an employer tax account number for the state. By Nellie Akalp.

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The Benefits of Delayed Business Filings

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Timing is Everything In the complex world of small business finance and accounting, the strategic timing of business filings can be a game-changer. In addition, incorporating, of course, establishes their legal separation from the business’s liabilities sooner, which protects their personal finances from the business’s debts.

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5 States with the Lowest Combined Business Taxes

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Additionally, examine personal income tax rates and sales tax rates, as they can affect both your business revenue and personal finances — both of which can also impact your ability to attract and retain talent. Alaska: Fostering small business development Alaska is known for its support of small businesses.

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How CorpNet Helps Startups with State Compliance

Shay CPA

Initial report filings If your business plans to start operating in any of the following states, you may be required to file an initial report: Alaska California Georgia Missouri New Mexico This is similar to your annual report, but the above states require a special format for your first one.

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Avalara Gives Update on Online Marketplace and Tax Changes in 2024

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By 2027, marketplaces may account for 59% of ecommerce globally. the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance) in most states, but in some home rule states, local governments may require remote businesses to register, remit, and file returns with the local tax administrator. By Gail Cole. But change takes time.

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Payroll Taxes for an Employer: How Is Payroll Tax Calculated?

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From their side, the employer is responsible for: Paying their share of payroll taxes; Depositing tax dollars withheld from the employees’ paychecks; Preparing reconciliation reports; Accounting for the payroll expense; Filing payroll tax returns. To learn more about income taxes check our blog → Click here.