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January 1, 2018 

2018 Tax Reform Law Doubles Child Tax Credit

The TCJA doubles increases the child tax credit (CTC) from $1,000 to $2,000 and raises the refundable portion of the CTC to $1,400. In addition, it authorizes a $500 nonrefundable credit for non-child dependents for taxpayers who don’t claim a CTC.

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December 24, 2017 

When Will New 2018 Tax Reform Law Take Effect?

On the Friday before Christmas, President Trump signed the new tax reform bill into law. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will take effect January 1, 2018, but when will most taxpayers see the effects? When will they see more money in their wallets?

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December 20, 2017 

State-By-State Sales Tax Changes for 2018

2018 could be the year the Supreme Court of the United States reconsiders Quill Corp. v. North Dakota, 504 U.S. 298 (1992), the seminal ruling that prohibits states from taxing remote businesses without an in-state presence.

 Tax Reform 2018: Deductions and Credits Explained

December 17, 2017 

Tax Reform 2018: Deductions and Credits Explained

House and Senate Republicans have agreed to a new tax reform bill – the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act – by ironing out their differences in conference. Now the measure faces a vote in Congress the week before Christmas before it can become law.

 2018 Tax Reform Bill: What It Means for Regular Taxpayers

December 15, 2017 

2018 Tax Reform Bill: What It Means for Regular Taxpayers

House and Senate Republicans have agreed to a new tax reform bill – the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act – by ironing out their differences in conference. Now the measure faces a vote in Congress before it can become law. As expected, the final version of the ...

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December 15, 2017 

Tax Reform: House and Senate Reach Deal

House and Senate Republicans have agreed to a new tax reform bill – the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act – by ironing out their differences in conference. Now the measure faces a vote in Congress before it can become law. As expected, the final version of the ...

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December 6, 2017 

Interview w/ Gail Perry at QuickBooks Connect

Intuit’s annual QuickBooks Connect conference is not only an outstanding educational experience, it’s also a great opportunity to meet with and hear from some of the brightest minds in the accounting profession. At this year’s conference, Avalara was delighted to interview a few of our friends and partners on the show floor and talk with...…

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November 21, 2017 

Growing Your Accounting Practice, Part 2

As you consider the right way to expand your practice, consider adding tax compliance as another pillar in your firm’s lineup of services to bring in a new source of ongoing, recurring revenue.

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November 21, 2017 

Growing Your Accounting Practice, Part 1

Most firms recognize the importance of developing innovative new service offerings. Indeed, almost 50 percent of firms surveyed are looking for change and growth in the near term.