Accounting Today

JUNE 9, 2025

As youve probably heard, theres a lot going on on the tax front in Washington, D.C., Its got a host of tax provisions and some other provisions that could affect their profession in it as well. Now, I still have clients up in New York and in some areas theyre paying 15 $20,000 in property taxes. All rights reserved.

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Accounting Today

JULY 15, 2025

EDT 10 Min Read Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email President Donald Trump displays the signed bill during a ceremony for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C All rights reserved.

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Going Concern

JUNE 6, 2025

consulting firm quits Gaza humanitarian aid effort amid criticism [ Washington Post ] On Friday, a leading U.S. IRS open-sources Direct File tax software amid political and industry pushback – here’s why [ ZDNet ] Despite making users happy, Direct File has faced fierce opposition from the commercial tax preparation industry.

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Going Concern

JULY 18, 2025

Rand Paul introduces bill to audit the Federal Reserve [ Washington Examiner ] Paul’s bill, the Federal Reserve Transparency Act, would require a complete audit of all of the Federal Reserve’s operational activities and mandate an enhancement of its decision-making through increased congressional oversight. Department of Justice.

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TaxConnex

MARCH 18, 2021

Wayfair created enormous changes for businesses making remote sales into the states related to sales tax. Could Wayfair have also impacted the way you manage your state income tax obligations? Sales Tax Perspective. Yet, “substantial nexus” has never been strictly defined for sales tax or state income taxes.

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CPA Practice

OCTOBER 17, 2023

According to the IRS, Arizona, California, Massachusetts, and New York have decided to work with the agency to integrate their state taxes into the Direct File pilot program for the 2024 filing season. In addition, the state of Washington agreed to join the integration effort for its application of the Working Families Tax Credit.

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CPA Practice

APRIL 7, 2023

An Indiana woman pleaded guilty in federal court last Friday in the District of Columbia to conspiring to file false tax returns and related charges. According to court documents and statements made in court, Awett Tedla of Indianapolis was the owner and operator of Speedy Tax Services, L.L.C., and District Heights, Maryland.

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 29, 2024

It’s back to regular IRS deadlines this year, but with a new tool for many low- and moderate-income households: a service that will prepare and file their tax returns online for free. That sort of virtual hand-holding is similar to what you’d get by using commercial tax preparation software.

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CPA Practice

APRIL 5, 2024

TNS) A Kennewick tax preparer cost the United States $42 million in lost tax revenue between 2017 and 2020 after filing tax returns that were riddled with errors, fabrications and fraudulent entries, alleges the Department of Justice. The Department of Justice filed a civil complaint in Eastern Washington District U.S.

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MyIRSRelief

MAY 15, 2024

Understanding the Importance of Maintaining Tax-Exempt Status One of the primary concerns for any nonprofit is maintaining its tax-exempt status under IRC Section 501(c)(3). This status exempts nonprofits from federal income tax on their earnings related to their exempt purpose. Q: My nonprofit is tax-exempt.

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inDinero Tax Tips

MARCH 2, 2023

Bitcoin Tax Rate: What You Need to Know As the popularity of cryptocurrency grows, so does the scrutiny of tax authorities. The Bitcoin tax rate depends on the holding period of the cryptocurrency and the taxpayer’s income tax bracket. Do You have to pay taxes on cryptocurrency gains?

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CPA Practice

AUGUST 11, 2023

The Department of Justice recently arrested a New Jersey tax preparer for allegedly seeking more than $124 million from the IRS. The multi-millions came from filings of over 1,000 false tax forms claiming the pandemic-related employee retention credit, also referred to as the ERTC or ERC. Treasury Department.

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ThomsonReuters

APRIL 25, 2024

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.

South Dakota

inDinero Tax Tips

MARCH 2, 2023

Bitcoin Tax Rate: What You Need to Know As the popularity of cryptocurrency grows, so does the scrutiny of tax authorities. The Bitcoin tax rate depends on the holding period of the cryptocurrency and the taxpayer’s income tax bracket. Do You have to pay taxes on cryptocurrency gains?

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 15, 2024

The Tax Blotter is a round-up of brief news items relating to tax preparation, policy and legislation. Now that we have started another new year, there are several important tax dates to circle on your calendar or bookmark on your phone. Tax season kicks off. For example, the filing deadline in 2023 was April 18.

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CPA Practice

JULY 13, 2023

Identity thieves use stolen data to file fraudulent tax returns that make it more difficult for the IRS and the states to detect because the fraudulent returns use real financial information. Other data thieves sell the basic tax preparer or taxpayer information on the web so other fraudsters can try filing fraudulent tax returns.

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CPA Practice

MARCH 1, 2023

Unfortunately, when someone is deceased, the decedent’s personal representative is generally required to file any final tax returns for the deceased person. That includes federal income tax returns, that the decedent would have been required to file for the year of his or her death. 31, 2022, you can file a joint 2022 return.

income tax

CPA Practice

MARCH 12, 2024

The 12 states participating in the Direct File pilot program this filing season are: Arizona California Florida Massachusetts Nevada New Hampshire New York South Dakota Tennessee Texas Washington Wyoming Users can log in to Direct File to start their return and complete it any time before the April filing deadline. million in Washington.

South Dakota

CPA Practice

JANUARY 23, 2023

Grocery taxes that remain are “there for a reason. They’re needed as part of the revenue system, or because [elected officials] would rather cut other taxes,” such as the income tax, Auxier said. Tennessee, which dropped its grocery sales tax from 5% to 4% in 2017, lifted the tax for a month last August.

Idaho

CPA Practice

APRIL 14, 2023

By David Lightman, McClatchy Washington Bureau (TNS) It’s been easier this year to get in touch with someone at the Internal Revenue Service. In Washington, the finding was the same—thanks to improved staffing and training, IRS service is getting better and there’s new optimism it can get stronger in the years ahead.

Technology

CPA Practice

JULY 24, 2024

The tax relief postpones various tax filing and payment deadlines that occurred from July 5, 2024, through Feb. Quarterly estimated income tax payments normally due on Sept. Quarterly payroll and excise tax returns normally due on July 31 and Oct. 16, 2024, and Jan. 31, 2024, and Jan.

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Accounting Today

JULY 3, 2025

Honolulu: Resident Hannah Heart has pleaded guilty to defrauding her mortgage lender and conspiring to defraud the IRS by fraudulently obtaining a tax refund and then thwarting IRS efforts to recoup it. She conspired to file a false 2014 individual income tax return in her name. million in taxes had been withheld.

Tax

CPA Practice

OCTOBER 13, 2023

By Katelyn Washington, Kiplinger Consumer News Service (TNS) The IRS has announced tax relief for taxpayers impacted by the Oct. 16 tax deadline for those who requested a federal filing extension for last year’s taxes. Taxes owed for 2022 returns were due April 18, so the tax relief does not extend these payments.)

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