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Arizona Tax Preparer Accused of Drug Smuggling Now in Trouble for Tax Fraud

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By David Wichner, The Arizona Daily Star, Tucson (TNS) A tax preparer in Tucson, AZ, already awaiting trial on drug-smuggling charges has been indicted by a federal grand jury, accused of filing fraudulent tax returns to reap inflated fees. A phone message left for Nour at a number listed for Skyman Tax was not returned.

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BeachFleischman Adds Fellow Arizona Firm Jeong Lizardi

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In addition, BeachFleischman gained 10 client service and administrative professionals, including co-founder Leonard Lizardi, who was named a tax principal and managing principal of the Nogales office. million during its most recent fiscal year, now has three Arizona office locations: Tuscon, Nogales, and Phoenix. businesses.

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IRS Cautions Tax Pros About New EFIN Email Scam

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The IRS and the agency’s Security Summit partners alerted tax professionals on Thursday of a scam email impersonating various software companies in an attempt to steal electronic filing identification numbers (EFINs). A little extra caution can mean a world of difference for tax professionals during this busy period.”

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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. Jump to: • State tax on retirement income • Which states do not tax retirement income?

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IRS Direct File Launches for Low-Income Taxpayers in 12 States

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It’s back to regular IRS deadlines this year, but with a new tool for many low- and moderate-income households: a service that will prepare and file their tax returns online for free. And its chat feature can provide answers to basic tax questions in real time from IRS customer service representatives. There’s a catch, however.

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IRS Direct File is Now Officially Open for Use in 12 States

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After several weeks of testing , the IRS said on Tuesday that eligible taxpayers in 12 states can now use its new Direct File service to submit their tax returns online for free directly with the agency. As expected, Direct File has been met with resistance from tax-prep software providers like H&R Block and Intuit , which makes TurboTax.

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IRS to Try Out Its Free E-Filing Tax Return Program in 13 States Next Year

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Thirteen states have agreed to participate in a trial run of the IRS’s free online return filing system, called Direct File, during the 2024 tax season, the agency said on Tuesday. In addition, the state of Washington agreed to join the integration effort for its application of the Working Families Tax Credit.