Tax Strategy: 2024 year-end tax planning
Accounting Today
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
2024 has so far not produced significant tax legislation impacting year-end tax planning, but it continues to be impacted by legislation from prior years,
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Exemption Certificate Expirations
TaxConnex
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
The exception certificate figures big in your sales tax toolbox. But that document isn’t going to do you much good if it’s out of date. A sales tax exemption certificate means you, the seller, don’t have to collect and remit sales tax on certain products and services and to certain clients (such as schools, hospitals or churches) in a state. Your buyer produces a valid exemption certificate that you keep on file.
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Traditional budgeting and forecasting methods can no longer keep pace with today’s rapidly evolving business environment. Static budgets, rigid annual forecasts, and outdated financial models limit an organization’s ability to adapt to market shifts and economic uncertainty. To stay ahead, finance leaders must leverage a future-forward approach—one that leverages real-time data, predictive analytics, and continuous planning to drive smarter financial decisions.
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There’s a big difference between “tax avoidance” and “tax evasion.” Simply put, tax avoidance relies on legitimate strategies that may be used to reduce your income tax liability. For instance, you might take steps to increase certain personal deductions or postpone taxable investment income at the end of year. This is perfectly legal. Conversely, tax evasion is illegal.
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