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Feds Cracking Down on Unlawful Tax Return Preparers

CPA Practice

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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New York Considers New Taxes on Guns and Ammunition

CPA Practice

Firearms and ammunition are already subject to New York sales tax. If New York State Senate Bill 7733 is enacted, it will place an additional excise tax on the sale of firearms and ammunition in the Empire State. Will New York tax all guns and ammunition?

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Professional Tax Help in New York: Taxpayers Facing Tax Audits, Back Taxes, and 941 Payroll Tax Problems

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New York is known for being a hub of commerce, culture, and innovation, attracting businesses and individuals from all over the world. With this bustling economy comes a complex tax system, which can be overwhelming and confusing for many taxpayers. Contact us for tax help today.

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New York partners with IRS on free tax prep

Accounting Today

New York State and the Internal Revenue Service have developed a new program that allows eligible New Yorkers to e-file their federal and state personal income tax returns for free.

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Fee or Tax? A Retail Delivery Fee Q.&A.

TaxConnex

Q: Is this a “tax” or a “fee”? RDFs are a relatively new concept: Colorado was first to roll one out, in July 2022. As with many taxes, this was created as one way to generate revenue. A: States always think a tax-revenue avenue is a good idea. Q: What’s happening in Illinois and New York?

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California and New York Are Losing More Residents to Low-Tax States, IRS Says

CPA Practice

By Katelyn Washington, Kiplinger Consumer News Service (TNS) Given the economy, many people are looking to save money where they can. Reducing taxes is one way to cut costs, and sometimes moving from a high-tax state to a low-tax state can eliminate thousands of dollars in expenses year after year.

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IRS to Try Out Its Free E-Filing Tax Return Program in 13 States Next Year

CPA Practice

Thirteen states have agreed to participate in a trial run of the IRS’s free online return filing system, called Direct File, during the 2024 tax season, the agency said on Tuesday. In addition, the state of Washington agreed to join the integration effort for its application of the Working Families Tax Credit.