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Help Safeguard your Personal Information by Filing your 2021 Tax Return Early

RogerRossmeisl

The IRS announced it is opening the 2021 individual income tax return filing season on January 24. Business returns are already being accepted.) You can potentially protect yourself from tax identity theft — and there may be other benefits, too.

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Should I File My 2020 Tax Return Early?

RogerRossmeisl

The IRS opened the 2020 individual income tax return filing season on February 12. You can potentially protect yourself from tax identity theft — and there may be other benefits, too. The real taxpayer discovers the fraud when he or she files a return and. The post Should I File My 2020 Tax Return Early?

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What to Do When Your Identity is Used to File a Fraudulent Tax Return

RogerRossmeisl

In Fact Sheet 2022-25, the IRS has provided information about how taxpayers should handle non-tax and tax-related identity theft. When a taxpayer believes their personal information is being used to file fraudulent tax returns, they should submit a Form 14039, Identity Theft Affidavit, to the IRS.

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Why Am I Being Audited and How Does the IRS Conduct Them?

RogerRossmeisl

As appearing at the IRS web page entitled “IRS Audits” An IRS audit is a review/examination of an organization’s or individual’s books, accounts and financial records to ensure information reported on their tax return is reported correctly according to the tax laws and to verify the reported amount of tax is correct.

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How to efficiently file a business tax return: A workflow guide for accounting firms

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Filing business tax returns is no doubt an intricate process, but with the right workflow, accounting firms can streamline the process, reduce errors, and ensure compliance. Prepare and review the tax return 4. File electronically and track the return 5. Review deduction and credit opportunities 3.

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Feds Cracking Down on Unlawful Tax Return Preparers

CPA Practice

The Justice Department is advising taxpayers to choose their return preparers wisely as the April 15 federal tax filing deadline approaches. Unscrupulous preparers who include errors or false information on a tax return could leave a taxpayer open to liability for unpaid taxes, penalties and interest.

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Enrolled Agent Near Me: Comprehensive Tax Services for Individuals and Businesses

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Personal Tax Preparation Personal tax preparation is one of the most common services provided by Enrolled Agents. This service involves preparing and filing individual tax returns, ensuring that all income, deductions, and credits are accurately reported.