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Understanding the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024

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Flexible Income Lookback : Taxpayers can choose to use either current or prior-year income to calculate the child tax credit in 2024 and 2025, providing flexibility in determining eligibility. Inflation Adjustment : Starting in 2024, the child tax credit will be adjusted for inflation to keep up with the rising cost of living.

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Transforming together: The importance of building a strategic partnership between IT and indirect tax

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Tax’s contribution to the planning conversation is important because tax is one of the heaviest users of data in a large organization. And, unlike more siloed areas of a business, tax must pull the data it needs from departments across the organization.

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Exploring key 2024 tax bill proposals

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As these proposals progress, it will be interesting to see how they shape the future of taxation in the United States. Stay tuned for further updates on these developments!

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IRS Continues to Issue Guidance for Implementing Clean Energy Tax Credits

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The tax credit provides a varying, four-tier incentive depending on the carbon intensity of the hydrogen production pathway. The Department of Energy (DOE) released a white paper describing how to assess lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions associated with the use of electricity in hydrogen production.

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Managing busy season with a shortage of accountants

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Add to that the recent focus by many workers on improved work-life balance—something that can seem at odds with a busy tax season. However, there are steps most tax firms can take to combat these challenging circumstances and get a leg up when competing for industry talent.

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Improving wellness for tax and accounting professionals

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Check out our   self-care blog series   to learn more about actionable strategies on how to take care of yourself through the busy tax season and throughout the year. Blog 5 tips to manage stress during busy season. White paper How to prepare your CPA firm for the future with automation and integration.

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Managing strained accounting firm capabilities

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Firm resources often include, but are not limited to: Employees Technology solutions and other business equipment Working space Capital to pay employees, obtain office space, purchase technology, etc. The accounting profession is no stranger to long work hours and hefty workloads, especially during busy tax season.