Practice management & professional standards

CPAs rev up for a new tax season

While 2022 returns are relatively unaffected by recent tax law changes, a few new issues will require preparers’ attention.

Ask the Expert: The rise of contactless tax services

John Sapp is the chief revenue officer at Drake Software, one of the largest professional tax software companies in the nation. As a certified public accountant since 1987, he has considerable experience in public and private accounting for the technology industry.

Proposed revisions to the AICPA tax standards

The AICPA released proposed revisions to the SSTSs for public comment on Monday. The proposal includes new standards on data protection, reliance on tools, and representation of clients before taxing authorities.

Ask the expert: The value of tax advisory services

Catherine Tindall is the founder of Dominion Enterprise Services. She specializes in advanced tax reduction and works with customers to help them save money on taxes while advancing their wealth-building and life goals. She is enthusiastic about helping clients reduce their overall tax burden through proactive strategies and advising.

Avoiding fallout from aggressive tax strategies

CPAs must understand the significant risk that emanates from “too good to be true” tax strategies even if they “just make introductions,” provide tax consulting services, or prepare returns that reflect these strategies.

2020 tax software survey

Alistair M. Nevius, J.D., editor-in-chief, tax -- AICPA Magazines & Newsletters, discusses results of the annual tax software survey.

Where to find March’s flipbook issue

The Journal of Accountancy is now completely digital. 

 

 

 

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Get Clients Ready for Tax Season

This comprehensive report looks at the changes to the child tax credit, earned income tax credit, and child and dependent care credit caused by the expiration of provisions in the American Rescue Plan Act; the ability e-file more returns in the Form 1040 series; automobile mileage deductions; the alternative minimum tax; gift tax exemptions; strategies for accelerating or postponing income and deductions; and retirement and estate planning.