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Sales Tax Updates: What’s new in sales tax for April?

TaxConnex

There’s always something changing in the world of tax, especially sales tax. A bill that would raise the online sales tax in Alabama is progressing with state lawmakers. The current Alabama sales tax is 8% for online purchases, the same as for purchases at the state’s brick-and-mortar stores.

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Using an Income Tax Preparation Service: Is It Worth the Cost?

MyIRSRelief

When it comes to tax season, many people are faced with the decision of whether to prepare their own taxes or use an income tax preparation service. While it may seem like an added expense, there are many benefits to using a professional tax preparation service that make it well worth the cost.

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Sales tax and accounting services

TaxConnex

It’s that time of year again when everyone suddenly thinks about preparing their income taxes. But does tax preparation incur sales taxes – and if it does, where and how? For some 90 years, states have levied sales tax on goods (West Virginia was the first to do so , in 1921). Sourcing is huge.

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How to Find a Qualified Tax Preparer In Your Geographic Area

Nancy McClelland, LLC

As you might imagine, we get quite a few inquiries for tax preparation services, but a) we only do taxes for our small business accounting & bookkeeping clients, and b) we only work with clients in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin. Tax Preparer. It’s an arena rife with underrepresentation issues.).

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Beyond tax season: creating revenue stability year-round

ThomsonReuters

If you spend a lot of time hiring temporary employees just to help with tax season, you could be missing out on a lot of potential talent—those employees who are looking for long-term positions. Tax accountants who only need office space for a few months out of the year must spend a lot of time before tax season looking for good options.

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Be Prepared

Withum

Tax preparer If you’re planning for a meeting with your tax accountant for annual tax filings, make sure you have all your information and organize it so it will be easy to follow. Be prepared to explain your experience in that type of business and why you decided to start your own business.

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7 ways to attract and win new tax clients

ThomsonReuters

Whether you’re at the one-to-one stage of your relationship or casting a wider net to the masses, share your insights and knowledge on a variety of tax, accounting and business hot topics to gain their attention and earn their respect. Boost your accounting firm’s SEO to maximize visibility and searchability.

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