Feature Articles

Winter 2023
Are You Prepared for the Corporate Transparency Act?
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Are You Prepared for the Corporate Transparency Act?

As the clock strikes midnight on January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) will come into full effect. In simple terms, the CTA requires that every company organized in the United States identifies its beneficial owne... Fernando Juarez Hernandez, EA

2023 Energy Credits Updates and Planning
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2023 Energy Credits Updates and Planning

Changes made in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 have created new planning opportunities for tax professionals and their clients. As enrolled agents (EAs), we need to be aware of these changes in order to better s... Patrick Knightly, EA

Small Business Inventory Rules Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
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Small Business Inventory Rules Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) made a significant change to the rules for eligible small business taxpayers that were previously required to maintain inventories and utilize the accrual method of account... Patrick D. Dimmitt

2023 and 2024 By the Numbers
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2023 and 2024 By the Numbers

Many numbers we use in our profession are indexed for inflation. The effective date for many of these inflation calculations is August 31st. This chart contains the amounts for 2023 and 2024 for many items we deal with on a regular basis. T... Compiled by David L. Mellem, EA

Tax Appointment Worksheet
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Tax Appointment Worksheet

The tax appointment worksheet is a tool to help you gather the needed information for new and returning clients for the 2023 tax year. This year’s worksheet has been enhanced to reflect the changes in tax law. The energy credits will be... Compiled by Mary Mellem, EA