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Mississippi Tax Preparers Sentenced to Prison for False Tax Return Conspiracy

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A group of Mississippi tax return preparers were sentenced to prison on February 22, 2024, for charges related to a conspiracy to prepare and file false tax returns for clients in Jackson, Mississippi. million in tax loss to the IRS. Goldberg of the Justice Department’s Tax Division made the announcement.

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What's new in state sales and use taxes

TaxConnex

There’s always something changing in the world of tax, especially sales tax. The fee will apply when at least one item is subject to sales or use tax and the delivery is mailed, shipped or delivered by motor vehicle. its Sales Tax Bulletin No. Here’s a review of some of the recent changes and updates. Indiana modified?its

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3 things to remember about economic nexus

TaxConnex

Wayfair, Inc et al , but many businesses are still trying to figure out how to manage sales tax obligations brought on by this decision. Mississippi: $250,000 sales; no transaction threshold. All 45 states with state-wide sales tax now have economic thresholds set. State thresholds are not all the same.

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QSBS Exemption Explained: What Investors and C-Corp Executives Should Know

inDinero Accounting

The Qualified Small Business Exemption (QSBS exemption) can shield up to $10 million, and sometimes more, of stock appreciation from capital gains tax. The rules are complex but worth understanding; there are substantial tax savings to be had by claiming this rare exemption. Table of Contents What is the QSBS Exemption?

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Friday Footnotes: Big 4 Culture Gets Slammed Again; Audit Leads the Way in AI; Small Firm Gripes | 11.10.23

Going Concern

See also: Academics Let AI Ruthlessly Slander Big 4 Firms, They’re Very Sorry They Didn’t Think to Fact Check Talent Don’t slack on hiring tax talent, pre-game your busy season and be ready with a fully staffed team when things get crazy. One customer says their business tax documents haven’t been filed since 2019.

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Is Software as a Service Taxable? 

Anders CPA

Even if a state doesn’t require sales tax on SaaS, the company may still need to file if they pass a certain threshold of sales. SaaS really encompasses three types of services: SaaS; Infrastructure as a Service (IAAS) and Platform as a Service (PAAS). And the states may follow suit on the other services.

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The latest on sales tax on shipping charges (part 2)

TaxConnex

Shipping is indispensable to eCommerce yet sales tax on it remains a mishmash of regulations across the states. In our previous blog, we looked at how exemptions, the taxability of the item being shipped and selling into tax-free states affect sales tax on shipping.

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