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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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What Do Taxes Have to Do with the NBA Finals?

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But the NBA Finals—and other sporting events—are connected to taxes in a big way. That’s partly due to a lucrative income tax imposed by all but five states known as the “jock tax.” And professional athletes aren’t the only ones affected by the tax. What is the jock tax? The tax has an interesting history.

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The accountant’s guide to state taxes on retirement income

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As an accountant, understanding state tax considerations for various sources of retirement income — including pensions, Social Security benefits, 401(k) and IRA distributions, Thrift Savings Plans (TSPs), and military retirement income — is crucial in helping your clients minimize their tax liability and make the most of their golden years.

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Common Accounting Mistakes: Government Edition - Issue #8 Unallowable Expenses

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Here are some common examples of unallowed expenses: Alcohol – the government will not reimburse alcohol even though it is a legitimate business expense for entertainment of potential or current clients. These costs must be recorded in separate general ledger accounts to be easily identified and excluded from any billing.

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Monthly State Sales and Use Tax Update

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Sales tax revenues and state corporate tax receipts (franchise and excise taxes) both posted substantial growth. In Georgia , tax collections were up 12.7% The gross sales tax take finished 15.9% over August 2020; income tax collections were up 13.9%. in August year over year. State Updates.

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U.S. Sales Tax Rate Changes Reach 10-Year High

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State and local jurisdictions continue to implement more fees, including everything from environmental “green fees” and retail delivery service fees to fees on transactions within airport and entertainment or dining districts. While these are not technically sales taxes per se, they pose similar challenges to indirect tax teams.

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Hosting an Exchange Student Can Earn a Tax Break

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Nevertheless, you’re supporting a good cause and you will derive some tax benefit for your generosity. More details: If you itemize deductions, you may deduct from your federal income tax bill a charitable contribution of up to $50 per month for the qualified expenses of providing for a foreign exchange student.

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