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FASB Issues Standard That Enhances Income Tax Disclosures

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The Financial Accounting Standards Board ( FASB ) has issued an Accounting Standards Update (ASU) that addresses requests for improved income tax disclosures from investors, lenders, creditors, and other allocators of capital (collectively, “investors”) that use the financial statements to make capital allocation decisions.

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FASB Sets Out Plan to Improve Income Tax Disclosures

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The Financial Accounting Standards Board released a proposed Accounting Standards Update (ASU) on Wednesday that addresses requests from investors for improved income tax disclosures.

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Overview of U.S. taxes on foreign income for individuals

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Jump to: What is foreign income? How to report foreign income What is Form 1099-DIV? Tax implications for owning property abroad What is FATCA? Helping clients with foreign income tax forms For U.S. citizens living abroad or earning income from foreign sources, questions often arise on how the U.S.

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Foreign asset reporting and Form 8938 explained

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person holding an interest in specified foreign financial assets with an aggregate value exceeding $50,000 at the end of the tax year or $75,000 at any time during the tax year is required to report these assets on Form 8938. It is filed with their annual federal income tax return if they meet certain criteria.

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How Much Is a Tax Consultant?

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If you own a business or earn a significant income, you may be wondering how to manage your tax situation and how much a tax consultant costs. There is a lot to consider when weighing the costs and benefits of hiring a tax consultant. A tax consultant can help with any of these issues.

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Guide to accountant responsibilities

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Furthermore, accountants are increasingly focusing on a particular vertical or niche to further boost their competitive edge. CPA responsibilities to clients As a trusted advisor in an increasingly complex financial landscape, certified public accountants (CPAs) have significant responsibilities for the services they provide to their clients.

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