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5 Critical Questions to Ask Your Accountant About Tax Planning BEFORE Tax Season

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That’s why tax planning is gaining in popularity. Some obvious reasons are mistakes or oversights on their tax returns. But another problem is that the accounting industry is not trained how to LOOK FOR NEW ways to reduce your taxes that you have not yet taken advantage of. Not all tax planning is the same!

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Why Tax Planners Need a Written Tax Plan

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What if there was a straightforward way to improve profitability and reduce liability for your tax practice? Creating a written tax plan can separate the professionals from the amateurs. Anyone can come up with an idea and call it a tax plan. Will your client actually implement the plan and realize the savings?

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AICTP’s Roadmap to Tax Planning: 10 Keys to Growing Your Accounting Advisory Services

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The American Institute of Certified Tax Planners (AICTP) offers a full-service solution to developing CAS in your firm focusing on the specialization of tax planning. AICTP provides a true roadmap for shifting your business model to support advisory centered client relationships through tax planning and value pricing.

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Ethical Concerns in Using Tax Planning Software

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What are my ethical responsibilities when I use software to produce a tax plan? In the world of taxes, there are many ethical issues that can come into play. And according to the same research firm, the use of AI in the accounting and tax industry will likely grow more than 50 percent by the year 2030.

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Tax Planning Versus Preparation – What is the Difference? – Part 1

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Visit social media or google these days and you’ll most likely see advertisements for Tax Planning. But many taxpayers (and even tax pros) are confused about the differences between tax planning and tax preparation. Why is it impossible to do tax planning at the same time as you prepare a tax return?

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Ethical Issues in Tax Planning: Conflicts of Interest

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What does it look like to operate ethically in the world of tax planning? Circular 230 regulations are intended for those who “practice” before the IRS, but the ethical standards of conduct can apply to any tax professional. Say the company itself wants to hire you to do its yearly tax plan.

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Navigating Business Tax Services in Whittier, California

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These experts not only ensure compliance but also strategize to leverage tax benefits, credits, and deductions that businesses might not be aware of. The goal is to optimize a business’s tax position, reducing liabilities while adhering to legal requirements.