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IRS to Try Out Its Free E-Filing Tax Return Program in 13 States Next Year

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According to the IRS, Arizona, California, Massachusetts, and New York have decided to work with the agency to integrate their state taxes into the Direct File pilot program for the 2024 filing season. In addition, the state of Washington agreed to join the integration effort for its application of the Working Families Tax Credit.

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Friday Footnotes: CPA Says Stop ERC Fearmongering; Deloitte Cussed Out For ‘Grueling Culture’; Worst Books Ever | 2.23.24

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Sadly, I had to argue with them over their own language in black and white on how… — Eric Pierre, CPA (@yourfavecpa) February 22, 2024 Deloitte’s Adam Powick wrestles with the complaints of former staff and directors about the pressure to perform in a gruelling corporate culture. in last 12 months.

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IRS Direct File Pilot Reaches Final Testing Phase

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Taxpayers can now learn if they’re eligible to use the Direct File pilot program to file their 2023 tax return on the IRS website , which contains an easy step-by-step guide to help walk them through the process.

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IRS Direct File is Now Officially Open for Use in 12 States

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After several weeks of testing , the IRS said on Tuesday that eligible taxpayers in 12 states can now use its new Direct File service to submit their tax returns online for free directly with the agency. This includes 5.2 million in California, 3.8 million in Texas, 2.8 million in New York, 2.4 million in Florida, and 1.1

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IRS Says It Saw ‘Strong Response’ From Direct File Pilot Users This Tax Season

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Stats the agency released today about Direct File’s results, user feedback, and costs include: 140,803 taxpayers in the 12 states involved in the pilot program—Arizona, California, Florida, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming—filed their federal tax returns through the new service.

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$1.5 Billion in Unclaimed Tax Refunds from 2019 Set to Expire in July 2023, Says IRS

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million people across the nation (state-by-state list below) have unclaimed refunds for tax year 2019 but face a July 17 deadline to submit their tax return. billion in refunds remain unclaimed because people haven’t filed their 2019 tax returns yet. Need to file a 2019 tax return?

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Payroll Taxes Demystified: A Breakdown for Accountants and CPAs Serving Business Owners

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Compliance and Reporting Ensuring compliance with payroll tax regulations involves timely and accurate reporting to various tax authorities. As an accountant or CPA, you play a vital role in: Calculating and withholding taxes correctly. Filing tax returns and remitting payments on time.