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SEC taps new chief accountant

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EDT 2 Min Read Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email The Securities and Exchange Commission headquarters in Washington, D.C. All rights reserved. Joshua Roberts/Bloomberg The Securities and Exchange Commission appointed Kurt Hohl, a former partner at Ernst & Young, as its new chief accountant, effective July 7.

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Mississippi, Texas storm victims get tax relief

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Taxpayers have up to six months after the due date of their federal income tax return for the disaster year (without regard to any extension of time to file) to make the election. Tax preparers or taxpayers should write the relevant FEMA declaration number — 4874-DR for Mississippi, 4871-DR for Texas — on any return claiming a loss.

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Enrolled Agent Near Me: Comprehensive Tax Services for Individuals and Businesses

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This article will delve into the various tax services offered by Enrolled Agents, including personal tax preparation, business tax preparation, personal tax planning, business tax planning, IRS and state tax audit representation, back tax help and resolution, and 941 payroll tax problem resolution.

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In the blogs: Answer unclear; ask again later

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Tax Talk: ( [link] ): If the expatriation regime applies to a denaturalized citizen, it imposes an exit tax through a deemed sale of worldwide assets, as well as a 40% transfer tax on gifts or inheritances received by U.S. Stated bluntly Withum ( [link] ): Washington Gov. All rights reserved.

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Tax Fraud Blotter: Getting personal

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EDT 6 Min Read Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email The not-so-great outdoors; spear itself; pain and gain; and other highlights of recent tax cases. Bakersfield, California: Tax preparer Victor Cruz, 40, has pleaded guilty to helping Miguel Martinez, a Mexican national who was in the U.S. All rights reserved. Sentencing is Oct.

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Tax Fraud Blotter: Prep perps

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EDT 6 Min Read Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Bank job; the magic is gone; not a beautiful day in the Neighborhood; and other highlights of recent tax cases. Washington, D.C.: He deprived the IRS of $145 million in tax revenue. Philadelphia: Tax preparer James J. All rights reserved. in restitution to the IRS.

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On the move: RRBB adds partner

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WASHINGTON, D.C. All rights reserved. The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board announced 685 students as PCAOB Scholars to receive $15,000 merit-based scholarships that total over $10 million. Read the full story. Forvis Mazars building in the U.S.