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Feds Cracking Down on Unlawful Tax Return Preparers

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The Justice Department is advising taxpayers to choose their return preparers wisely as the April 15 federal tax filing deadline approaches. Unscrupulous preparers who include errors or false information on a tax return could leave a taxpayer open to liability for unpaid taxes, penalties and interest.

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Payroll Taxes Demystified: A Breakdown for Accountants and CPAs Serving Business Owners

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As accountants and CPAs, dealing with payroll taxes is essential to managing finances for your business clients. Understanding the details of payroll taxes helps you better assist your clients in fulfilling their obligations and maximizing tax efficiency. Social Security Tax : Employers and employees each contribute 6.2%

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How Biden’s Marijuana Shift Could Impact Taxes

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Of course, this decision has its critics, but it’s worth noting that the change would also impact federal income tax breaks for many cannabis businesses. Cannabis rescheduling 280E tax Lessening federal regulations concerning marijuana could reduce the tax burden on cannabis businesses.

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What Happens if You Mess Up a Sales Tax Filing

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Last week we talked about all of the different filing frequencies and deadlines you have to manage with your sales tax obligation. T rying to meet your sales tax obligations across many different states confronts you with a head-spinning assortment of deadlines and filing frequencies. If you missed that – check it out!

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Sales and Use Tax Updates from February

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There’s always something changing in the world of tax, especially sales tax. The Sunshine State previously bet a lot on tourism revenue making up for not taxing internet sales – but the pandemic has wrecked that industry. Estimates reportedly said the tax will generate up to $250 million but opponents promise legal challenges.

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What's new in July for state sales and use taxes

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There’s always something changing in the world of tax, especially sales tax. State sales tax holidays fail to live up to the hype. in favor of conveniently popular yet ultimately ineffective sales tax holidays.”. Several states tinkered with their sales tax exemptions this summer. Holiday hucksterism? Free for all.

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$1.5 Billion in Unclaimed Tax Refunds from 2019 Set to Expire in July 2023, Says IRS

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million people across the nation (state-by-state list below) have unclaimed refunds for tax year 2019 but face a July 17 deadline to submit their tax return. billion in refunds remain unclaimed because people haven’t filed their 2019 tax returns yet. People face a July 17 deadline to file their returns.