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Mastering Tax Planning: Proven Strategies to Minimize Your Tax Liabilities

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Tax planning is a vital aspect of financial management, both for individuals and businesses. It involves a proactive approach to legally reduce tax liabilities by optimizing financial decisions throughout the year. Section 1: The Importance of Tax Planning 1.1. Section 2: Tax Planning for Individuals 2.1.

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Tax Planning Versus Preparation – What is the Difference? – Part 1

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Visit social media or google these days and you’ll most likely see advertisements for Tax Planning. But many taxpayers (and even tax pros) are confused about the differences between tax planning and tax preparation. Why is it impossible to do tax planning at the same time as you prepare a tax return?

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How Should a Small Business Owner Plan for Rising Taxes?

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As a certified public accountant, I’m flattered that we’re consulted for a growing range of business needs, including rising taxes. But with the increasing complexity of modern business and regulations, and a worsening shortage of CPAs, the truth is that small business accountants rarely help clients optimize their tax strategies.

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Sidney Kess, Tax Attorney and Author, Has Died at Age 97

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During this time, Kess helped organize the Association of CPA Candidates and developed guides to help CPAs pass their exams. He then took over the Comprehensive CPA School upon the death of its founder, and the program became one of the most successful CPA coaching courses at the time.

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Selling Your Business? Personal Goodwill Can Reduce Your Tax Burden

CPA Practice

Goralka, Kiplinger Consumer News Service (TNS) Most people, including many experienced attorneys and CPAs, are surprised to learn that an individual owner, shareholder or member can individually own a corporation’s or limited liability company’s bundle of rights commonly known as goodwill.

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LLC vs. S corp: Which is right for your business and taxes? 

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However, LLCs have the option to choose a corporate taxation structure with the IRS. Choosing a corporate tax structure can be an advantage for high-income-earning LLC members. Instead of paying the corporate tax rate, shareholders report their share of income and losses on their personal income tax returns.

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LLC vs. S corp: Which is right for your business and taxes? 

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However, LLCs have the option to choose a corporate taxation structure with the IRS. Choosing a corporate tax structure can be an advantage for high-income-earning LLC members. Instead of paying the corporate tax rate, shareholders report their share of income and losses on their personal income tax returns.

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