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Behavioral Insights Into Effective Tax Planning

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Taxation is one of the most critical functions for any business. Tax collection is seemingly difficult for governments even in normal situations – imagine the turmoil when there is a crisis. In times of inflation and recessions, the tax revenues take a hit and the economy becomes vulnerable. It is important to understand that the […]

The Dangers of AI-powered Tax Advice: Expert Insights

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In a recent investigation by the Washington Post, it was found that the tax advice rendered by TurboTax and H&R Block was not just unhelpful, but simply wrong. The reason? They were AI-generated. Here is a very simple thing that we need to understand – accounting or any other field – AI does make errors. […]

Choosing Accounting Practice Management Software: Expert Tips

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When you are just starting your journey as an accounting firm owner, everything seems shiny – especially in accounting tools. In today’s day and age, with so many options of accounting tools and software available in the market, it is easy to perceive anything and everything as useful. As you begin to work in real-time, […]

Tax Fraud: Signs, Types, and Penalties of Tax Evasion

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Every year, tax professionals gear up for the annual tax filing rituals. Collating the documents, making meaning out of them, and ensuring that everything is done accurately. Tax season is chaotic in itself, but there is another aspect to it, the dark side – tax fraud. While there is one form of fraud where your […]

Tax Season Stress and Madness: Selfcare During the Peak Season

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On the technical side, tax season is about filing at the right time, ensuring all documents have been uploaded correctly and the clients get the maximum returns, there is something inherently critical for tax professionals – to survive the tax season chaos. This season brings a whirlwind of stress and anxiety due to the long, […]

Accounting Industry Trends to Follow in 2024

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Accounting firms, in the US, are navigating through a series of challenges and trends in 2024, propelled by economic conditions, technological advancements, and changing market demands. For over half a decade, the world has witnessed enormous changes and the accounting field is no exception. The technology that is in use today or expected to be […]

How to Make Tax Season Less Stressful: Guide for CPAs and Accountants

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The stress of accountants during the tax season is a known affair. But what is it that contributes to the enormous madness? For most firms, it is data collection. Accounting firms constantly struggle to acquire data from clients, fearing missed deadlines. Tax professionals have to endlessly organize essential documents and financial data, and cross-check them […]

Tax Filing FAQs 2024: Almost Everything Covered

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Tax season is here. It is that time of the year when accountants feel confused, stressed, and in a chaotic state. While there can be a multitude of reasons for you to feel this way, knowing things – from the right documents you need to the deadlines and the laws that will affect your clients, […]

Busy Season Saturday: Measuring the Pros and Cons of the Model

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A few months during the financial year, the accounting world suffers from hysteria. Well, “suffers” might be a too strong word, but the chaos and the inhibitions that overpower the professionals could be referred to that way. The firms are swamped with requests as the physical or digital files keep piling and deadlines loom large. […]

Tax Form Types and Tips for Efficient Handling

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The world of taxation is complex, more so for the small tax firms who handle several clients, pertaining to different tax forms. Tax professionals find themselves at a crossroad as the tax season approaches. The tax forms are a maze, each with its own set of complexity, regulations, and challenges.  Taxation is challenging for the […]

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