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IRS Suggests All Taxpayers Get IP PIN for More Security When Filing Taxes

CPA Practice

This simple yet crucial step can provide an added layer of security, helping protect against tax-related identity theft. The IRS encourages taxpayers to sign up for IRS Online Account , which provides a quick and easy way to obtain an IP PIN. Once an IPPIN is issued, it must be on both electronic and paper returns.

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How To Download Your IRS Account Transcript to Look Up Your Estimated Tax Payments (Updated Jan 2025)

Nancy McClelland, LLC

For example, if you’re trying to prepare a tax return for a prior-year and need a list of all the informational documents filed with the IRS that are associated with your SSN, you’d want a Wage & Income Transcript. Tax nerds unite!) “ What About State Information? It puts both you and your CPA at risk.

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How to avoid Self Assessment penalties

Accounting Insight

Do you feel ready to do your Self Assessment tax return with a smile this year? Late filing The deadline for filing your Self Assessment tax return online is midnight 31 January 2025. If you are over 3 months late submitting your tax return, you will have to pay more.

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After 'successful' season, new IRS problems loom: TAS

Accounting Today

"With the IRS workforce reduced by 26% and significant tax law changes on the horizon, there are risks to next years filing season," Collins said. "It More than 95% of processed returns were e-filed and some 62% resulted in refunds. IRS employees manually transcribe data from paper-filed tax returns, digit by digit, into IRS systems.

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IRS sends letters to federal employees about delinquent taxes

Accounting Today

Below that, it says, "According to our records, you are one of approximately 525,000 current or retired federal employees who are noncompliant with respect to their federal tax obligations as of April 30, 2025." It warns them they will be contacted directly if they do not resolve their tax obligations in a timely way.

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How To Find The Right Online Accountant For Your Business

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A small business accountant can provide guidance at every stage of your company’s development, and they can be invaluable when it comes to tax preparation, succession planning, and more. An online accountant can also deliver these services at a price that fits the limited budget of modern business owners. . Tax planning.

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Bookkeeping Fundamentals for Small Business Owners

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Xendoo is an online accounting and bookkeeping service dedicated to small business owners. They’ll partner you with a dedicated accounting team and provide three simple monthly rates that include your bookkeeping, sales tax, planning support, corporate tax return, and unlimited access to your dedicated CPA team.