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Digital Workflow in Intuit ProConnect Tax

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Among the technological solutions Piccurrio implemented to keep his work life in check was ProConnect Tax. This cloud-based professional tax software allows you to create tax returns in minutes, from anywhere. It’s a natural progression to go from QuickBooks to ProConnect Tax.”

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5 Critical Questions to Ask Your Accountant About Tax Planning BEFORE Tax Season

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The General Accounting Office estimates that Americans over-pay their taxes by almost a billion (yes, that’s billion) dollars each year! That’s why tax planning is gaining in popularity. Some obvious reasons are mistakes or oversights on their tax returns. Not all tax planning is the same!

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5 Ways Firms Can Support Entrepreneurs in 2024

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SMBs said they’re relying on credit cards as funding sources, while entrepreneurial hopefuls said even a bigger tax return could help them secure the funds they need to start their businesses. Or take the opportunity to help them strategize ways to maximize their tax returns in 2024 so they can start a new business.

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Fundbox Pay Expands To B2B Marketplaces

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In terms of payments technology and alternative lending, B2C and B2B may be respectively seen as digital versions of the hare and tortoise. For those firms seeking access to credit, lenders will often start with the SMB principal’s FICO score or tax returns from the past few years, which can be an inefficient barometer of credit risk.

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TAX PLANNING 101: Busting the Myth that Tax Planning is Only for the Rich! Part 1

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Traditional IRA contributions can be deductible on your tax return , depending on your income and eligibility for employer coverage. Deductible contributions reduce AGI after the close of the tax year but before the due date for your tax return (not including extensions). Roth IRA contributions are not deductible.

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Evaluating a Tax Preparer: Determining a Fair Fee

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For instance, how do you determine if a tax planner is charging a reasonable fee? Taxpayers will first want to understand the difference between reactive tax work and proactive tax planning. They often charge an hourly rate but may also be juggling a higher volume of clients and therefore may pay less attention to your return.

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Help, I’m Being Audited! 3 Reasons You’ll Want a Tax Planner in Your Corner When Facing an Audit

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Tax audits are, unfortunately, a possibility that every taxpayer should be prepared for. Even if you’ve crossed your t’s and dotted your i’s, the IRS does sometimes choose tax returns at random for an audit. Many tax planners offer audit support as an add-on service.

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