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Based on the AICPA Competency Framework: Tax and Personal Financial Planning, these learning resources - primarily focused on US tax - are designed to help CPAs understand the knowledge and skills necessary to address the needs of their clients and firms.
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Tax principles for the digital age
This article discusses Tax Policy Concept Statement No. 1, Guiding Principles of Good Tax Policy: A Framework for Evaluating Tax Proposals (TPCS-1) which is intended...
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Building on Compliance: The Evolution of Tax Services
Clients today want a comprehensive relationship with their CPAs. This article explores how practitioners can capitalize on this opportunity
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Whether to amend a return
This article discusses when it might be appropriate to file an amended return.
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Preparing and Filing Forms 1099 and W-2 in the Cloud Continues to Rise
This article discusses the advantages of cloud-based preparation and filing and outlines key information practitioners should be aware of.
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What you need to know to bring a nonfiler back into compliance
The essential knowledge outlined in this article will help you bring your clients back into good standing with the IRS.
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Phishing Scams Target Tax Professionals
As cybercriminals become more sophisticated tax practitioners should take a number of steps to protect themselves and their clients. This article explains what to do.
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How to Add a New Specialty to Your Practice
By developing expertise in a new practice area, a CPA can increase income and become a more well-rounded professional.This article describes next steps.
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Why the AICPA SSTSs and IRS Circular 230 Should Be Added to CPAs’ Lists of Favorite Resources
This article discusses IRS Circular 230 and the AICPA Tax standards and how this guidance may ultimately save a CPA from litigation or disciplinary proceedings.
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SSTS No. 7, Form and Content of Advice to Taxpayers – Communication and Documentation FAQs
SSTS No. 7 offers guidance for communicating tax advice to taxpayers.. This page provides relevant frequently asked questions related to SSTS No. 7.
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SSTS No. 6, Knowledge of Error: Return Preparation and Administrative Proceedings – Errors on Return FAQs
This page provides frequently asked questions on SSTS No. 6.
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Helping Your Clients Execute a Tax-Aware Investment Plan
This article explores the execution of best practices, including tax-loss harvesting, realized gain budgeting, and supportive tax-lot accounting.
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What you need to know to help clients with an IRS ETP agreement
This article discusses 12 things you need to know about extension-to-pay agreements that can help clients who need more time to pay their tax bill.
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