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January 31, 2020 

NATP Tax Pros Offer Recommendations to IRS

In their feedback, the tax practitioners highlighted key priorities in each of the three areas in which reports are being submitted to Congress. The letter outlines recommendations for providing taxpayers access to empowered IRS employees; timely ...

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January 31, 2020 

IRS Advises on Virtual Currency, Delayed Refunds and Identity Theft

Tax filing season is officially underway! On January 27, just a few days before the Super Bowl, the IRS announced in a press release that it had started to accept and process 2019 tax returns, as scheduled (IR-2020-20, 1/2720). The deadline for filing a 2019 tax return and paying any tax that is due remains...…

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January 31, 2020 

IRS Form 1023 Gets an Update

As part of an ongoing effort to improve service for the tax-exempt community, the Internal Revenue Service has revised Form 1023 to allow electronic filing.

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January 31, 2020 

Five Ways to Land More Clients and Keep the Ones You Have

Successful accounting firms seem to have two things in common: they grow, and they prioritize the client experience. Both these attributes are imperative to win new business and retain existing clients. Understanding why a company chooses to work with an accounting firm lays a foundation for success and competitive advantages. Survey research conducted by Bill.com...…

 Push for Real-Time Sales Tax Remittance Resurges in Massachusetts

January 30, 2020 

Push for Real-Time Sales Tax Remittance Resurges in Massachusetts

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker’s 2021 budget proposal includes a plan to require businesses to remit sales tax more quickly. This is the third time he’s pushed for faster sales tax remittance since taking office in 2015. Will the third time be the charm? The latest plan applies to electronically remitted sales and use tax, local option...…

 NJCPA Supports Financial Literacy Tuition Assistance Bill

January 30, 2020 

NJCPA Supports Financial Literacy Tuition Assistance Bill

The New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA) supports NJ A1282, which requires the New Jersey State Board of Education’s high school graduation requirement on financial literacy to include instruction on ...