CPA financial planners can play key roles in helping clients decide where to live during their retirement years.
S corporation denied charitable deduction for bargain land sale to town
The company received a favorable rezoning of other land it owned as part of the land sale, which was a benefit not taken into account in determining the charitable deduction, the Tax Court held.
Oh BOI: The Corporate Transparency Act and CPA firms
The self-reporting requirements of the Corporate Transparency Act will affect many small and midsize businesses as well as sole practitioners — the bread-and-butter client base for most CPA firms. CPAs may face professional liability risk for a client’s noncompliance with the law, which includes new reporting requirements related to beneficial ownership information (BOI).
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IRS announces relief for taxpayers affected by attacks in Israel … Social Security wage base, COLA set for 2024 … IRS reduces fee for PTINs, updates Tax Pro Accounts … Special per diem rates for business travel rise … IRS to modernize regs. for tax sales of seized property
Using technology to boost audit quality
With tools such as artificial intelligence, auditors can implement new processes that enhance effectiveness and efficiency.
Helping clients recover from midlife divorce
The key is navigating the emotional side of starting anew financially.
IRS’s referral to DOJ did not bar collection proceedings
The taxpayers’ pending installment plan proposal did not prevent the referral, the Second Circuit affirms.
Tips for a better tax season
Practitioners should address tax provision changes and practice management issues.
Power Automate and save hours with Windows 11 tool
Power Automate Desktop is a low code/no code RPA tool, which means you don’t have to be a programmer to script an RPA flow.
Exploring Excel’s dynamic FILTER function
The FILTER function has all the filtering power of the venerable filter feature but can perform more tasks, including setting up automated filters and showing results where the user wants them to be shown.
Tax Court petition held untimely
The taxpayers’ foreign travel did not entitle them to a 150-day extended deadline, the Tax Court held.
Filing season quick guide — tax year 2023
Download and print our annual quick guide, a tax season reference, highlighting dollar thresholds, tax tables, standard amounts, credits, and deductions.
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How to find the right CAS clients
The key to success with CAS is selecting the best clients. Tools like ideal client profiles (ICPs), buyer personas, and even artificial intelligence can help identify the businesses that best fit each CAS practice.
