Do you need a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) to help you navigate your taxes? Or receive some crucial advice on a major business move? If so, you will need to keep several aspects in mind when looking to hire a CPA. You will need to find a professional who is able to handle your annual tax returns, advise you on a wide range of financial issues, have extensive business knowledge, and so on. Also, they need to have the necessary skills and expertise to provide you the financial know-how that will help you to achieve success. So, to assist in identifying the right professional for your business needs, here’s a list of things to look for when hiring a Certified Public Accountant.

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Article Written By:  Greg Iacurci

Original Article Posted on:  MAY 25 2021

Link to Original Article:  https://www.cnbc.com/2021/05/25/bitcoin-crash-opens-door-to-a-tax-loophole-for-investors.html

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Article Written By:  Oscar Gonzalez 

Original Article Posted on:  June 10, 2021 

Link to Original Article:  https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/irs-started-sending-unemployment-tax-refunds-to-2-8-million-when-will-you-see-yours/

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Original Article Posted on:  May 27, 2021

Link to Original Article:  https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/interest-rates-remain-the-same-for-the-third-quarter-of-2021

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Original Article Posted on:  May 18, 2021

Link to Original Article:  https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/what-someone-should-do-if-they-missed-the-may-17-deadline-to-file-and-pay-taxes

The Biden administration wants to expand information reporting for financial institutions to better capture exchanges of cryptocurrency transactions.

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Article Written By:  Shehan Chandrasekera

Original Article Posted on:  Mar 17, 2021

Link to Original Article:  https://www.forbes.com/sites/shehanchandrasekera/2021/03/17/how-are-crypto-loans-taxed/?sh=71b94954135e

DIY or do-it-yourself activities are a great test of creativity and an excellent opportunity to save a little money. Doing things yourself can also be therapeutic or fun. However, as the DIY craze catches on, many believe just by watching a couple of YouTube instructional videos, all tasks can be completed swiftly and economically as a DIY, even the sometimes complicated task of filing tax returns for small businesses.

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Article Written By:  David Rodeck, John Schmidt

Original Article Posted on:  Feb 18, 2021

Link to Original Article: https://www.forbes.com/advisor/investing/what-are-cryptocurrency-taxes

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Original Article Posted on:  Jan 27th, 2021

Link to Original Article:  https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/tax-compliance/news/21207772/8-tax-tips-for-2021

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Article Written By:  Michel Valbrun

Original Article Posted on:  February 12, 2021 

Link to Original Article:  https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/363362

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Article Written By:  Ashlea Ebeling

Original Article Posted on:  Feb 12, 2021

Link to Original Article:  https://www.forbes.com/sites/ashleaebeling/2021/02/12/10-tax-tips-for-filing-your-2020-tax-return-irs-urges-taxpayers-to-e-file-use-direct-deposit-for-quickest-refund/?sh=5923e8cb463d

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Original Article Posted on: 27th January 2021

Link to Original Article: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/important-reminders-before-filing-2020-tax-returns

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Original Article Posted on:  January 15, 2021

Link to Original Article:  https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/2021-tax-filing-season-begins-feb-12-irs-outlines-steps-to-speed-refunds-during-pandemic

The FTB has just clarified that EIDL (Economic Injury Disaster Loan) advance grants are taxable to California. AB 1577 (Ch. 20-39) enacted a California exclusion for PPP loan forgiveness, essentially mirroring the federal exclusion adopted by the CARES Act. However, the federal exclusion for EIDL grants was enacted by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, which California has not conformed to. California would have to enact new legislation to conform to this exclusion.

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Article Written By:  Jeff Drew

Original Article Posted on:  December 22, 2020

Link to Original Article:  https://www.journalofaccountancy.com/news/2020/dec/covid-19-relief-bill-addresses-key-ppp-issues.html

The new covid relief bill clarified that borrowers who have loans forgiven may claim deductions for expenses even if expense were paid with loan amounts that were forgiven. This applies to all PPP loans.

Late last night the president did ultimately sign the covid relief bill, thereby creating the fix that was so highly anticipated.

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Article Written By: Stephen Nelson

Original Article Posted on: 21st December 2020

Link to Original Article: https://evergreensmallbusiness.com/ppp-second-draw-loans/

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Article Written By:   Robert Bloink and William H. Byrnes 

Original Article Posted on:  October 27, 2020

Link to Original Article:  https://www.thinkadvisor.com/2020/10/27/ppp-loan-forgiveness-sba-offers-relief-for-small-loan-recipients/