Accounting
CPA Endowment Fund of Illinois Announces New Board Members
During the last fiscal year, giving by more than 1,040 donors aided the CPA Endowment Fund of Illinois in awarding more than $320,000 in scholarships
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Isaac M. O'Bannon is the managing editor and digital content manager for CPA Practice Advisor (www.CPAPracticeAdvisor.com), drawing on two decades of experience covering the areas of professional accounting, taxation, business productivity and consumer technologies.
Prior to CPA Practice Advisor, O'Bannon was a consultant at firms in San Francisco, Denver and Tulsa, serving clients that included Logitech, Polycom, Hilti, Microsoft, the Stanford Research Institute, the University of Oklahoma's College of Engineering and other technology leaders. He is a U.S. Navy veteran.
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Taxes
2023 IRS Tax Refund Calendar - When Will You Get Your Refund?
The IRS says most e-filed tax refunds are direct deposited into taxpayer bank accounts in as little as 10 days, so why pay to get your refund?
Taxes
Indiana Owner of D.C.-area Tax Preparation Business Pleads Guilty to Tax Refund Fraud Scheme
From 2012 through 2016, Tedla and her coconspirators prepared and electronically filed with the IRS fraudulent returns on behalf of clients and illegally-obtained identities of unwitting taxpayers
Taxes
Justice Department Continues Efforts to Stop Fraudulent Tax Preparers
Unscrupulous preparers who include errors or false information on a tax return could leave a taxpayer open to liability for unpaid taxes, penalties and interest.
Taxes
IRS Revises Form 8940, Request for Miscellaneous Determination
Beginning April 3, 2023, the IRS will make available the electronic version of the Form 8940 that exempt organizations use to make miscellaneous determination requests online at Pay.gov.
Taxes
Can't File Your Taxes Yet? Anyone Can Get an Extension - Here's How
Anyone can request an automatic six-month extension to file. An extension allows for extra time to gather, prepare and file paperwork with the IRS.
Firm Management
PwC Survey Shows Business Leaders Overestimate Preparedness for Disruption
The top five reported disruptions include: the global Covid-19 pandemic, employee retention and recruitment, supply chain, technology disruption or failure, and cyber attack.
Taxes
National Taxpayer Advocate Finds Hope in IRS Plan
She also shares hope that with long-term funding and prudent management, there is light at the end of the tunnel for taxpayers and practitioners who have experienced problems.
Taxes
IRS 10-Year Strategic Operating Plan Includes Major Changes and Goals: Improved Service, Digital Transformation
As the IRS begins implementation of this plan, the agency will work with the public, partners and oversight groups to ensure the transformation work meets the needs of taxpayers and the nation.
Accounting
AICPA Sends Recommendations for Clarification and Expansion of Certain Provisions of Rev Proc. 2022-19
“Revenue Procedure 2022-19 provided much needed guidance and relief for S corporations which inadvertently terminate their S election,” said Jon Williamson, Senior Manager – AICPA.
Payroll
New York State Society of CPAs Launches “Smart Money Habits” Financial Literacy Initiative
The newly created initiative is meant to educate and empower the public regarding vital aspects of financial literacy.
Firm Management
Progress of Women in Leadership is Stalling
Grant Thornton’s latest research reveals it has been slow, increasing only half a percentage point to 32.4% in the past year, and only 13% since the research was first undertaken in 2003.