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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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AICTP’s Roadmap to Tax Planning: 10 Keys to Growing Your Accounting Advisory Services

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CPAs and EAs are rethinking their strategies for practice management while moving from compliance to advisory services. The American Institute of Certified Tax Planners (AICTP) offers a full-service solution to developing CAS in your firm focusing on the specialization of tax planning. Become a Certified Tax Planner!

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Tax Representation Help: A Lifeline for Taxpayers

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Mike Habib, EA: Your Ally in Navigating Tax Problems Tax issues can be a source of significant stress and confusion. Whether it’s unfiled tax returns, unpaid back taxes, tax audits and appeals, or 941 employment payroll problems, these issues can seem insurmountable.

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Episode 066: Look at the Film Industry Tax Credit Business with Irene Waschler

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Irene is dedicated helping her clients keep their financial lives organized, use their numbers to make better financial decisions, and save money on taxes through proactive tax planning. She is also experienced in cryptocurrency taxation including tax preparation and problem resolution. Irene graduated with a B.S.

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IRS launches Operation Hidden Treasure and the implications for CPAs

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Their focus is on taxpayers who omit cryptocurrency income from their tax returns. But this is just the most recent step in the increasing IRS focus on cryptocurrency tax, here’s a brief timeline on past activities: 2021 – Launch Operation Hidden Treasure. Unfortunately for them, that time is past. Conclusion.

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The New Tax Court Limited Partnership Ruling: What to Know

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It dismissed Soroban GP’s other arguments, which relied on Congress’ previously stopping the IRS from defining “limited partner,” a prior report of the Joint Committee on Taxation, the regulations governing passive activity losses, and instructions for the federal partnership tax return. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.

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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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