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FASB releases income tax disclosure standard

Accounting Today

The Financial Accounting Standards Board issued an accounting standards update Thursday aimed at improving income tax disclosures from companies.

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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? Several states levy their sales tax or its equivalent on services, among them Hawaii (which has a general excise tax, or GET), and New Mexico.

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Common Accounting Mistakes: Government Edition - Issue #8 Unallowable Expenses

SMBAccountant

These costs must be recorded in separate general ledger accounts to be easily identified and excluded from any billing. Bad Debt – both actual and estimated losses from uncollectible accounts receivable including collection costs and legal costs are not allowed. Most topics link directly to FAR clauses for further review.

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Update on Retirement Account Required Minimum Distributions

RogerRossmeisl

If you have a tax-favored retirement account, including a traditional IRA, you’ll become exposed to the federal income tax required minimum distribution (RMD) rules after reaching a certain age. If you inherit a tax-favored retirement account, including a traditional or Roth IRA, you’ll also have to deal with these rules.

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FASB Sets Out Plan to Improve Income Tax Disclosures

CPA Practice

The Financial Accounting Standards Board released a proposed Accounting Standards Update (ASU) on Wednesday that addresses requests from investors for improved income tax disclosures.

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Projected 2024 Income Tax Brackets

CPA Practice

Bloomberg Tax & Accounting released its 2024 Projected U.S. Tax Rates, which indicates inflation adjusted amounts in the tax code will increase 5.4% See projected tax bracket tables below.] The report accounts for changes made under the Inflation Reduction Act and the SECURE 2.0

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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.