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Senators introduce bill to improve IRS customer service

Accounting Today

Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, and Mark Warner, D-Virginia, introduced legislation supported by the AICPA that would create a dashboard to inform taxpayers of backlogs and wait times for their tax refunds.

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IRS improved customer service, but timeliness problems remain

Accounting Today

The Internal Revenue Service made progress on its customer service and systems last year, but it's still facing challenges with processing tax returns on time.

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Congress prods IRS to fix tax-return backlog, improve customer service

Accounting Today

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How to Apply to the Entry-Level Tax Specialist Role at TurboTax Live

Intuit

At Intuit Academy , we offer a free pathway for people interested in a career as a financial services professional to learn about federal tax returns and become eligible to apply to an entry-level Tax Specialist role. This pathway requires no prior professional experience in tax preparation.

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XSBI: Are interest rate or income tax cuts benefiting small businesses yet?

Xero

Cuts to official interest rates and income taxes have begun in some countries, with some hoping the changes would help boost consumer spending. The Australian and New Zealand governments also introduced income tax cuts. Xero small business customers are experiencing this on the ground too. What cuts have happened?

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Business as usual for Xero Mid-Size Firm of the Year winners: Sempar Accountancy and Tax

Xero

Sempar Accountancy and Tax have been crowned the Xero Mid-size Firm of the Year at the 2023 Xero Awards for UK and Ireland. This award recognises their innovative practice and unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional client service. To find out more, you can visit the Sempar Accountancy and Tax website , or connect on LinkedIn.

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Bookkeeping vs. Accounting: Here’s how they differ

Intuit

Payroll processing: Bookkeepers may handle payroll functions, calculating salaries, deductions, and taxes. Tax preparation and compliance: Some accountants specialize in tax preparation and ensuring companies and individuals comply with federal, state, and local tax regulations.