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Financial vs Tax Accounting

SMBAccountant

One type of accounting that is well-known is tax accounting. According to Investopedia, tax accounting is “a structure of accounting methods focused on taxes rather than the appearance of public financial statements”. Tax accounting applies to individuals, businesses, and corporations.

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Why you should have separate bookkeepers and tax accountants

Basis 365

It's OK to ask an outsourced accountant for help with your daily books. Before we get into the reasons, let's first look at how the duties of accountants and bookkeepers differ. This will allow you and your accountant to make better financial decisions. Why not hire bookkeepers and tax accountants for the year?

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Shutting Down a Tech Company – Some Tax/Accounting Tips

Shay CPA

Specifically, you should look at: Payroll accounts, including withholding, Department of Labor, and state unemployment insurance accounts. Sales tax accounts. State franchise and income tax accounts. File away R&D tax credit and pandemic aid documentation. Accounts payable. Washington.

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Trucking Tax & Accounting by Mike Habib, EA Los Angeles, CA

MyIRSRelief

To apply for an Installment Agreement, you must fill out IRS Form 9465, Installment Agreement Request, and provide detailed information about your financial situation. Depending on the amount of your tax debt and your ability to pay, the IRS may require you to set up automatic payments or provide a financial statement.

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Proposed Regulations to Update Bad Debt Deductions Under IRC Section 166

Cherry Bekaert

The proposed regulations will provide an option for regulated financial companies and members of regulated financial groups to use a new method of accounting for federal tax purposes that will align the allowable bad debt deductions to GAAP (book) charge-offs.

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The Difference between Bookkeeping and Accounting

SMBAccountant

There are different types of accountants which specialize in different areas. Auditors provide opinions on the accuracy and reasonableness of financial statements. Forensic accountants research financial transactions to uncover fraud. Tax accountants specialize in IRS law and completion of tax returns.

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Los Angeles Business Bookkeeping Services – Choosing the right firm

MyIRSRelief

Bookkeeping is a very important part of any business and unless you have a dedicated department to handle yours, you should consider hiring an outside tax/accounting firm. Top 5 Reasons to hire a tax/accounting firm to service your businesses bookkeeping needs.