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Why you should have separate bookkeepers and tax accountants

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You have two options to achieve this goal: hire a professional or have a year-end accounting firm handle your bookkeeping. Before we get into the reasons, let's first look at how the duties of accountants and bookkeepers differ. Your business could be at risk if your accountant handles your bookkeeping records.

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How far back can the IRS audit?

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However, businesses tend to have more complex tax returns, so auditing is a concern. Typically, the IRS only goes back to audit tax returns that you’ve filed within the last three years. For example, online bookkeeping and business tax services can file accurate returns, on-time for you so you avoid common audit triggers.

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How far back can the IRS audit?

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However, businesses tend to have more complex tax returns, so auditing is a concern. Typically, the IRS only goes back to audit tax returns that you’ve filed within the last three years. For example, online bookkeeping and business tax services can file accurate returns, on-time for you so you avoid common audit triggers.

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Save on Your Business Taxes – 6 Useful Planning Tips from the Experts

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As ruthless as the IRS can be, they aren’t completely heartless and they themselves know that businesses can’t be expected to hand over unreasonable amounts of profit every time they file their tax returns. Another expense which you are legally entitled to claim a portion of your tax return back from, is travel.

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Los Angeles accountant for small business – Mike Habib, EA

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Here are some ways an accountant can help small business owners: Bookkeeping and Accounting Services: An accountant can assist with bookkeeping and accounting tasks, such as recording transactions, reconciling accounts, and producing financial statements. An accountant can also prepare and file tax returns on behalf of the business.

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Save on Business Taxes – 6 Useful Planning Tips from the Experts

MyIRSRelief

As ruthless as the IRS can be, they aren’t completely heartless and they themselves know that businesses can’t be expected to hand over unreasonable amounts of profit every time they file their tax returns. Another expense which you are legally entitled to claim a portion of your tax return back from, is travel.

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What happens if you get audited and don’t have receipts?

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The best way to avoid headaches during an IRS audit is to keep accurate business records and bookkeeping year-round , and that includes tracking receipts. Receipts are a paper trail for your business transactions and taxes. Without them, it’s harder to prove your tax deductions and other records are accurate.

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