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What’s new: state sales and use taxes

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There’s always something changing in the world of tax, especially sales tax. Florida sales tax exemptions on hurricane-preparedness items may soon encompass purchases of pet food, thanks to the lobbying of a local Girl Scout troop. has become the second state this year to expand its sales tax exemption involving gold and silver.

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Online Accountants Forums: The 14 Best

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Online accountant forums can be a valuable resource for accounting professionals looking to expand their knowledge, connect with peers, and stay up-to-date on industry trends. In this post, we’ll explore the benefits of participating in online forums for accountants and enumerate which ones are worth joining.

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A Guide to Human-Supervised, AI-Powered Online Fraud Prevention for CPAs & Tax Professionals

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Once upon a time, tax preparation was a document-heavy practice, requiring people to send their sensitive documents to their CPAs. The digitalization of the financial sector generally, and tax services in particular, has expanded access to high-quality tax services while making filing taxes more streamlined and convenient.

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Is It Ethical to Endorse an Educational Path That Is Susceptible to Cheating?

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Is it ethical to promote a path to earn the extra 30 credit hours of college credit required for CPA licensing without addressing threats to academic integrity in online education? Is online education for young professionals a good idea? Online learning is fantastic for the highly-motivated, self-disciplined learner.

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How Long Does It Take an Accountant to Do Taxes?

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As tax season looms, you may be wondering whether you should have an accountant prepare your taxes. In addition to considering how much an accountant costs , you’ll also want to consider how long an accountant will take to do taxes compared to trying to do it yourself. State or local property tax.

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A Guide to Human-Supervised, AI-Powered Online Fraud Prevention for CPAs & Tax Professionals

CPA Practice

By Crystal Blythe, IDology Once upon a time, tax preparation was a document-heavy practice, requiring people to send their sensitive documents to their CPAs. It also introduces unique challenges that CPAs and tax professionals can’t ignore. Specifically, soaring instances of online fraud , cybersecurity incidents, and data compromise.

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Four Strategies for Leftover 529 Plan Balances

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By Marguerita Chang, Kiplinger Consumer News Service (TNS) Higher education costs are still on the rise. Tuition inflation at public four-year colleges averaged 12% from 2010 to 2022, according to the Education Data Initiative. You can save for future educational pursuits and withdraw the funds tax-free for qualified education costs.