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Tax Tips for Accountants With Gambling Clients

CPA Practice

The legalization of sports betting and online gambling has led to an explosion in gaming across America. With millions trying their luck, complex tax rules for reporting and deducting gambling winnings and losses present new challenges for taxpayers. Gambling losses can be deducted above the line as business expenses.

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Friday Footnotes: KPMG Downsizes (Office Space); CPA CPA CPA; Some Good News on Diversity | 8.26.22

Going Concern

Headquarters at Hudson Yards [ Wall Street Journal ] The global audit and consulting firm KPMG LLP is shrinking its New York office space by more than 40%, becoming the latest big company to cut back on real estate as it embraces hybrid work. and China Announce Deal to Share Audits of U.S.-Listed stock exchanges.

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The Ohtani scandal: A look into the IRS investigation

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The probe centers around Ohtani’s former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, who has been accused of illegal sports gambling and significant financial theft. It was revealed that Mizuhara had accumulated substantial gambling debts, which were allegedly covered by wire transfers totaling at least $4.5

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Accountants Behaving Badly: Police Department Accountant Couldn’t Be Bothered, PPP Loan Fraud, and a Creepy Tax Preparer

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TPB slaps 5-year ban on accountant involved in $26m fraud [ Accountants Daily ] The Tax Practitioners Board has slapped a five-year ban on a Sydney accountant charged with stealing $26 million through his firm to fund a lavish lifestyle and gambling addiction.

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The IRS and Gambling – The Tax Blotter – June 16, 2023

CPA Practice

Taxpayers can claim a limited deduction for gambling losses, but the IRS keeps close tabs on these write-offs. Gambling losses are deductible only up to the amount of you winnings for the year. Casinos and other gambling payors report earnings on Form W2-G if you win $1,200 or more from your bets. Report all your winnings.

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Friday Footnotes: An Outsourcing Shortage Now Too?; Finally, Some Disruption; PwC Haters Celebrate Government Inquiry | 3.17.23

Going Concern

Restoring Exam credits expired during COVID would help address CPA shortage [ AICPA ] The accounting profession is confronted with a talent shortage, and reinstating CPA exam credits that have expired since January 1, 2020, could have an immediate impact on our CPA pipeline.

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Jeannine K. Brown, CPA – 2024 Most Powerful Women in Accounting

CPA Practice

Brown, CPA 2023 Most Powerful Women in Accounting Founder & CEO Everyday Lead What is your favorite part of being a member of the accounting profession? Heal the Workplace The Burnout Gamble Subtle Acts of Exlusion - Jeannine K.

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