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Partnership Income Tax Returns & More Skagit County IRS Targets

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Specifically, that means high-income earners, partnership income tax returns, large corporations, and promoters “aggressively peddling abusive schemes.” Some history on this… The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 brought about significant changes in how the IRS handles partnership income tax returns.

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Financial vs Tax Accounting

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Tax accountants must use the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) to provide accurate tax returns. Financial accounting is a branch of accounting that involves a process of recording, summarizing, and reporting transactions from a business.

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Former CFO of Russian Natural Gas Firm Gets 7 Years in U.S. Prison for Tax Crimes

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A federal jury convicted Gyetvay in March 2023 of failing to file a Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR), making a false statement to the IRS and willfully failing to file tax returns. Additionally, and despite being a CPA, Gyetvay did not file personal tax returns for 2013 and 2014.

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FBAR Update: Recent Changes to Reporting Assets Held Outside U.S.

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This article will provide a general overview of the current reporting requirements for foreign financial assets on the Report of Foreign and Financial Accounts (“FBAR”) and on Form 8938 under the Foreign Account Compliance Act (“FATCA”). person concerning that account or has any signatory authority over the account.

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AICPA Says FBAR Deadline Should Match Disaster Relief Deadline Extensions

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The American Institute of CPAs has submitted a letter to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) providing recommendations for the Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts to taxpayers impacted by major disasters.

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What accounting advisory services should firms offer?

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If you’re a leader within an accounting firm, you’ve likely heard of advisory services and their lucrative impact. This trend is picking up pace as traditional accounting firms seek more strategic and meaningful work that goes beyond just tax returns. Are they asking for advice beyond just their tax return ?

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Guide to taxes for U.S. citizens living abroad

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Paying taxes on money earned abroad Avoiding double taxation Helping clients who live abroad with their taxes U.S. income tax returns, just like individuals living in the United States. However, the tax obligations for expats can be different and more complex due to their international status. tax return.

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