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

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According to the IRS, Arizona, California, Massachusetts, and New York have decided to work with the agency to integrate their state taxes into the Direct File pilot program for the 2024 filing season. In addition, the state of Washington agreed to join the integration effort for its application of the Working Families Tax Credit.

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IRS Direct File Launches for Low-Income Taxpayers in 12 States

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It’s back to regular IRS deadlines this year, but with a new tool for many low- and moderate-income households: a service that will prepare and file their tax returns online for free. That sort of virtual hand-holding is similar to what you’d get by using commercial tax preparation software.

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Feds Charge 7 with $110 Million Tax Refund ID Theft Scheme

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Allegations include stealing identities of accountants, tax preparers, and taxpayers. On March 7, a federal grand jury in Austin, Texas, returned an indictment charging seven individuals with conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud and other crimes arising out of their scheme to defraud the IRS using stolen identities.

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CPE Webinar November 13, 2023: What to Expect in the Upcoming Tax Season

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Join John Sapp, CPA and Chief Revenue Officer at Drake Software and Isaac O’Bannon, Managing Editor for CPA Practice Advisor for a live webinar covering key topics that will affect tax preparers and payers in the upcoming season. As a CPA, John has considerable experience in public and private accounting for the technology industry.

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What Happens if You Don’t Report Cryptocurrency on Taxes?

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That means you must disclose any cryptocurrency trading activity conducted over the past year on your tax return. Taxpayers are required to report all cryptocurrency transactions, including buying, selling, and trading, on their tax returns. How Do Businesses Report Capital Gains Tax on Cryptocurrency?

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What Happens if You Don’t Report Cryptocurrency on Taxes?

inDinero Tax Tips

That means you must disclose any cryptocurrency trading activity conducted over the past year on your tax return. Taxpayers are required to report all cryptocurrency transactions, including buying, selling, and trading, on their tax returns. How Do Businesses Report Capital Gains Tax on Cryptocurrency?

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Friday Footnotes: Tim Ryan Works Too Hard; Fake CPA Gets Violent Over QuickBooks Files; PwC PR | 10.20.23

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The strategic acquisition also encompasses Mueller dotKonnect, a business process outsourcing firm specializing in finance, accounting, tax and payroll functions. LBMC is already Tennessee’s largest CPA firm, and was recently named a 2023 best tax and accounting firm by Forbes. This move, effective Nov.

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