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How to Maintain Compliance Documentation for Sales Tax Audits | TaxConnex

TaxConnex

Returns/Credits Returns and credits should be clearly identified in your accounting system. Bad Debt Most states allow a deduction for bad debts written off for Federal income tax purposes. Ensure these bad debts are clearly identified and documented in your accounting system.

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Connecting the Dots Between Data and Returns: Know What You're Filing

TaxConnex

But what about the information in your actual return – do you understand how the data you input is projected onto what you file and remit? You can’t forget that someone needs to connect the dots on your sales tax return before you sign it and send it in – to do anything else invites an eventual visit from the auditor.

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Wolters Kluwer to Add New AI Features to Tax and Accounting Systems

CPA Practice

The new GenAI search functionality queries trusted sources within Wolters Kluwer content helping customers when preparing tax returns and identifying tax planning opportunities.

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Ensuring Data Consistency

TaxConnex

The challenge in achieving this is that source systems change, new billing systems are implemented, e-commerce applications are incorporated into the business, or you may acquire a company with completely different accounting systems. Most billing systems can automatically generate a report in a specific file format.

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How not to tank your sales tax audit (part 1)

TaxConnex

Once hit by an audit notice, companies often fail to immediately assess their sales tax records and documentation – which in some companies is poorly organized and hard for an auditor to interpret. Documentation typically required can include invoices, exemption certificates , summary reports, tax returns and more.

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How To Download Your IRS Account Transcript to Look Up Your Estimated Tax Payments (Updated Jan 2025)

Nancy McClelland, LLC

For example, if you’re trying to prepare a tax return for a prior-year and need a list of all the informational documents filed with the IRS that are associated with your SSN, you’d want a Wage & Income Transcript. account, the ID.me Tax nerds unite!) “ What About State Information?

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Tax workflow for accounting firms: Best practices and automation tips

ThomsonReuters

If there is one thing accountants and tax preparers know for sure, it’s that an efficient tax workflow is key to remaining competitive in an increasingly digital tax and accounting landscape. Let’s take a look at what a digital tax workflow is all about and how it can unlock efficiencies for your accounting firm.