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Financial vs Tax Accounting

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One type of accounting that is well-known is tax accounting. 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.

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Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment: Our guide to Unique Taxpayer Reference numbers

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Frankly, you already have enough to remember, thanks to Making Tax Digital (MTD) for VAT and Income Tax Self Assessment (ITSA). The government legislation with the goal of digitising the tax process has been underway for some time, and the next step is looming large on the horizon. What is a UTR number?

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What is a provision for income tax and how do you calculate it?

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What is a tax provision? Simply put, a tax provision is the estimated amount of income tax that a company is legally expected to pay to the IRS for the current year. A tax provision is just one type of provision that corporate finance departments set aside to cover a probable future expense.

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Improving Workpaper Tools and Processes Could Unlock Opportunities for Corporate Tax Professionals

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Among the key survey findings: More than 92% of corporate tax accountants consider workpapers as critical or very important for supporting the overall tax lifecycle. However, only 36% of tax accountants expressed satisfaction with their current processes and tools for preparing and reviewing workpapers.

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Shutting Down a Tech Company – Some Tax/Accounting Tips

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Specifically, you should look at: Payroll accounts, including withholding, Department of Labor, and state unemployment insurance accounts. Sales tax accounts. State franchise and income tax accounts. File away R&D tax credit and pandemic aid documentation. File a final corporate tax return.

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What exactly is indirect tax?

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Direct tax is paid directly by the taxpayer to the government and cannot be shifted, like federal income tax. In contrast, indirect tax, such as business property taxes, can be passed on or shifted to others.

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How Much Is a Tax Consultant?

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If your situation requires specialized knowledge about tax codes, fees are usually commensurate with qualifications. What Does a Tax Consultant Do? A tax consultant is trained in tax law and financial accounting. They also should know recent tax law changes on both a federal and state level. .