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His? Hers? Whose Name is Usually First on Joint Income Tax Returns?

CPA Practice

Taylor, Kiplinger Consumer News Service (TNS) Does the order of names on your joint federal income tax return reveal significant things about you and your partner? A recent study suggests the answer could be yes—that tax return name order may hold some clues about social norms and beliefs. By Kelley R. of the time.

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IRS Promises Fewer Audits of EITC Claims

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Taylor, Kiplinger Consumer News Service (TNS) IRS audits raise anxiety for many taxpayers. That’s been the case with the earned income tax credit (EITC), which has been the subject of recent controversy. (A Fewer IRS audits involving credits for taxpayers with lower incomes? Now, in a Sept. Now, in a Sept.

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ERC IRS Audit Representation: Your Comprehensive FAQ Guide

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ERC IRS Audit Representation: Your Comprehensive FAQ Guide The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) has been a lifeline for many businesses during challenging times, providing substantial relief. However, with the IRS actively scrutinizing ERC claims, it’s crucial for businesses to understand their rights and options when facing an audit.

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Best Practices for Managing a Sales Tax Audit

TaxConnex

If you and your company haven’t been hit with a sales tax audit yet, congrats. In TaxConnex’s recent market survey more than one in four (26.7%) top finance professionals in a variety of industries report seeing an increase in state sales tax audits in the past two years. Sales Tax Audit Triggers.

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IRS Promises Fewer Audits of EITC Claims

CPA Practice

Taylor, Kiplinger Consumer News Service (TNS) IRS audits raise anxiety for many taxpayers. That’s been the case with the earned income tax credit (EITC), which has been the subject of recent controversy. (A Fewer IRS audits involving credits for taxpayers with lower incomes? Now, in a Sept. Now, in a Sept.

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Ex-IRS Agent Accused of Filing Error-Filled Returns, Costing $42M in Lost Taxes

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(TNS) A Kennewick tax preparer cost the United States $42 million in lost tax revenue between 2017 and 2020 after filing tax returns that were riddled with errors, fabrications and fraudulent entries, alleges the Department of Justice. The Department of Justice filed a civil complaint in Eastern Washington District U.S.

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ERC Moratorium – What Does That Mean?

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This is unlikely to occur because of the current gridlock in Washington, but it would be a revenue raiser. The IRS is on “high alert” with regard to specious ERC claims and it is aggressively auditing both new claims and claims that were already paid. In other words, playing the audit lottery is risky. Nothing, really.