Ethical Concerns in Using Tax Planning Software
What are my ethical responsibilities when I use software to produce a tax plan? In the world of taxes, there are many ethical issues that
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Tax Avoidance vs. Tax Evasion: How to Evaluate the Legitimacy of a Tax Strategy
Have you ever had a client bring you a tax strategy that sounded too good to be true? Even if a tax savings idea is
Ethical Issues for the Modern Tax Practice: Practicing Value Pricing
For this final chapter in our “Ethical Issues” series, consider this question: How much are you charging for tax planning services—and do you think of
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Technological competence for tax practitioners is receiving increased attention from the IRS. Circular 230, which outlines rules governing those who practice before the IRS, has
Ethical Issues for the Modern Tax Practice: The Role of Remote Work
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How Health Care Savings Can Lead to Tax Savings: When to Recommend a 401(h) Plan
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How Health Care Savings Can Lead to Tax Savings: When to Recommend an HRA
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One of the many roles we play as tax planners is as the taxpayer’s audit support system. Just the word “audit” can cause the typical
Preparing Your Client for a Tax Audit: A Tax Planner’s Secret Weapon is Good Documentation
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Despite your best efforts as a tax planner, your client may still end up facing an audit. Since some audits are randomly chosen, this is
