10 Reasons Why Outsourcing Tax Preparation Is Here To Stay

For most businesses, partnerships and individuals, outsourcing tax preparation is part of the plan to prepare for tax season. Whether it is a small business, a professional sole practitioner or even a large corporation, external experts are important to ensuring that taxes are prepared precisely and accurately, in compliance with the latest tax laws. Even … Read more

Income Tax Brackets & IRS Tax Inflation Adjustments for 2023

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As 2022 comes to an end, the IRS has announced new income tax brackets, standard deductions and 401k contribution limits for 2023. Understanding these changes can help you prepare for the year to come, adjusting your financial plans and savings goals in accordance with the federal income tax rate and 401k limits 2023. Read on … Read more

How Accounting Firms Can Increase Employee Retention

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In the wake of COVID and the Great Resignation, employee retention has become an even bigger issue than usual for many firms. Although there isn’t yet a lot of data about how specific fields and business sectors have been impacted, it does seem that white-collar workers are more likely to leave their current job. In … Read more

Benefits of Tax Preparation Outsourcing for Accounting Firms

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For the vast majority of businesses, outsourcing accounting and tax work is a necessity. Companies, from major firms to small businesses, turn to CPAs, accounting firms and other tax preparers to ensure their accounting work is done precisely and on time. Increasingly, accounting firms themselves are turning to outsourcing firms to help increase capacity and … Read more

How to Deduct Stock Losses From Your Taxes

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If you are an investor, you know that you may need to pay capital gains taxes when you sell an investment at a profit. At the same time, however, and especially in an unpredictable market, stock losses can loom large for your investment portfolio. When you sell an investment for less than you paid, you … Read more

How the Inflation Reduction Act Will Effect Your Taxes

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New tax laws can bring about major changes for most Americans, with different tax credits, rates and exemptions making an impact on your overall bottom line. The tax changes introduced by the Inflation Reduction Act, which passed the Senate in August 2022, represent one such example. Of course, the act has been promoted mostly as … Read more

How Long Can You Claim a Child as a Dependent?

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As your children get older, some of the IRS rules about claiming them as dependents on your tax return change. It’s important to understand all the rules, especially since children are living with their parents longer than they did in previous generations. As is often the case when it comes to tax law, there are … Read more

Taxes on Lottery Winnings Explained

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It’s a quip you hear often when the lottery jackpot creeps upward: “Sure the jackpot is $40 million, but what do they leave you after taxes?” Honestly, on a jackpot this high, the answer is more than enough. But the exact amount depends on several factors, including your tax bracket. Before you start daydreaming about … Read more

Roth IRA Withdrawal Penalty Rules and Exceptions

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Many people choose a Roth IRA for retirement savings, because of the account’s options to allow you to grow your money tax-free. While your money is in the Roth individual retirement account, it can grow, and when you take it out during your retirement, there is no obligation to pay taxes. In addition, you can … Read more

How Many Income Tax Allowances Should I Claim?

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If you’re just starting out in the workforce, the Form W4 your employer hands you may look confusing and foreign. If you’ve been in the workforce for a while but just changed jobs, the form may still look completely different from what you’re used to. This is because fairly recent changes in the tax law … Read more