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Financial vs Tax Accounting

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According to Investopedia, tax accounting is “a structure of accounting methods focused on taxes rather than the appearance of public financial statements”. Tax accounting applies to individuals, businesses, and corporations. Financial accounting uses generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

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4 Accounting Transactions that Use Journal Entries and How to Enter them in QBO

Ronika Khanna CPA,CA

Also audit adjustments might all be reflected in one journal entry with several lines and numerous accounts. Note that if the net shareholder loan is a receivable to the corporation and you have set it up as a liability account, there will be negative liability. Shareholder loan accounts only apply to corporations.

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A Closer Look at Your 401(k) Plan

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Now that the ink has dried on your corporate tax return, it is time to consider your next important tax filing. Recently, the requirement that determines when audited financial statements are required changed. The DOL expects this change to reduce the number of audits by 20,000 annually.

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Friday Footnotes: Ex-CPA Leaves Clients in the Lurch Before Tax Day; EY Layoffs; More ERC Concerns | 4.12.24

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The city’s audit committee, a monitoring body that tracks the findings and recommendations of Montreal’s auditor general, comptroller general and external auditors, makes the observation in its latest annual report. Firms also annually share information such as a list of their public-company audit clients and the addresses of their offices.

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When is My Form 5500 Due?

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If your plan requires an audit, make sure that you attach a copy of the audited financial statements to your Form 5500 to ensure your filling is complete. 3/15 – Deadline for filing corporate tax returns and contribution deadline for deductibility (without extension).

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Important Changes to R&D Deductions (Section 174) – FAQ

Shay CPA

If your company receives the R&D Tax Credit, for example, this would mean that those costs will now be capitalized. Founders and their finance teams will need to provide an analysis of their research and experimental expenses (Section 174 Costs) to accurately prepare corporate tax returns. Okay, what’s next?

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How Much Is a Tax Consultant?

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The National Society of Accountants (NSA) reports that tax consultants typically charge between $176 and $457. It may cost more if you are filing more complex and specialized tax forms. It costs $323 on average for an individual filing a tax return Form 1040 and a state return with itemized deductions.