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Digital Workflow in Intuit ProConnect Tax

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Cytron Filing taxes for your clients doesn’t have to be a drain on your firm’s time, energy, and resources. Wrestling with sky-high tax season burnout and subpar work-life balance. Redundant and draining tasks that eat away at a tax professional’s time and energy. By Scott H. For many, this is “business as usual” at their firm.

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5 Critical Questions to Ask Your Accountant About Tax Planning BEFORE Tax Season

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Do you feel that you pay too much in tax? The General Accounting Office estimates that Americans over-pay their taxes by almost a billion (yes, that’s billion) dollars each year! That’s why tax planning is gaining in popularity. Some obvious reasons are mistakes or oversights on their tax returns. You’re not alone.

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TAX PLANNING 101: Busting the Myth that Tax Planning is Only for the Rich! Part 1

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By now, everyone has figured out that America’s wealthy and elite are not always avoiding taxes through illegal means. However, thanks to Certified Tax Planners, even a small business owner can get the same huge savings the rich do. MUCH more than an accountant merely reporting your taxes! UNDERSTANDING INCOME LIMITS.

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5 Ways Firms Can Support Entrepreneurs in 2024

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SMBs said they’re relying on credit cards as funding sources, while entrepreneurial hopefuls said even a bigger tax return could help them secure the funds they need to start their businesses. With the books closed on 2023, you can take a look back to help identify revenue generators and investments with good returns.

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Business Start Up Costs: Projecting Expenses and Tax Treatment

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We’ll also identify what the IRS officially regards as startup costs, so you can strategically time your expenses to maximize tax efficiency. Our List of Common Start Up Costs Start Up Costs Example Rita’s Doughnut Shop Start Up Costs Tax Treatment: How to Maximize Your Tax Expenses Conclusion Before You Start: How Much Do You Need to Save?

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Evaluating a Tax Preparer: Understanding Reasonable Tax Positions

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One of the many benefits of working with a tax professional is the guidance they provide in developing tax return positions that substantiate why certain income qualifies for tax-exemption or why you are eligible for a certain tax deduction. This is actually a lower standard than some may assume.

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Evaluating a Tax Preparer: Determining a Fair Fee

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As news headlines proclaim stories of tax fraud, taxpayers may wonder how they can trust that their tax preparer is abiding by ethical practices. Known as Circular 230 , this publication contains the guidance needed for responsible and well-trained tax professionals to ensure they are making decisions in step with current tax law.