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Financial vs Tax Accounting

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According to Investopedia, tax accounting is “a structure of accounting methods focused on taxes rather than the appearance of public financial statements”. Tax accounting applies to individuals, businesses, and corporations. Financial accounting uses generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

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IRS Opens 2025 Tax Compliance Program for Corporations

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Launched in 2005, CAP helps large corporations improve federal tax compliance. Resolve issues before filing tax returns and comply with federal tax laws. Ensure accurate tax returns, shortening the IRS audit process. To be eligible to apply for CAP, applicants must: Have assets of $10 million or more.

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Checklist for Small Business Startups

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Are you a small business owner seeking expert guidance on accounting practices? Establishing a core understanding of key accounting principles not only instills confidence but also ensures compliance with accounting and government regulations. Establish a system for collecting and remitting sales tax if required.

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S Corporations and State Income Taxes

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S corporations are corporations that elect to pass corporate income, losses, deductions and credits through to their shareholders for federal tax purposes. Shareholders of S corporations report the flow-through of income and losses on their personal tax returns and are assessed at their individual income tax rates.

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Gaining More Value with Virtual Accounting

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Here are some of the ways you can benefit from outsourced accounting services. Virtual Accounting Is More Than a CPA. Many smaller businesses only have a CPA that handles their tax return. The CPA will often provide some tips on how to lower next year’s tax bill, but then it’s goodbye until next year.

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State CPA Society News and Updates – Oct. 2024

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Her current responsibilities include the management and preparation of financial statements, analysis of financial statement variances, compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, financial projections, and cash management, federal and non-federal grant reporting and compliance, and tax compliance for our not-for-profit clients.

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Friday Footnotes: A World Without Accountants; GAO Finds a Big Mistake; ‘Fazbie’ | 8.5.22

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Meet the accountants who may become the new power brokers of taxes. [ Georgia says an ‘unborn child’ can be claimed as a dependent on state taxes [ CNN ] Georgians can now claim an “unborn child” as a dependent on their state taxes, the state’s Department of Revenue announced this week.

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