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Tax Fraud Blotter: Sick excuses

Accounting Today

Alvarez did not have a PTIN and admitted that in 2019 and 2020 she misrepresented taxpayers eligibility for education credits and deducted fictitious business expenses from their taxable income to reduce tax liabilities and inflate refunds. in employment taxes to the IRS for two employees of his accounting businesses.

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Tax Fraud Blotter: Prep perps

Accounting Today

After the company told him that the bank would not approve the loan without copies of his filed returns, Trifilo provided fabricated documents to make it appear as if he had filed federal returns for 2020 and 2021. From around 2010 to 2020, Alvarez was the CEO, owner and manager of ATAX New York, also d.b.a.

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Tax Fraud Blotter: Negative waves

Accounting Today

In 2018, 2019 and 2020, Lee cashed more than $1.4 million in checks payable to his chiropractic practice at a check cashing business rather than depositing them into the practices bank account; he also deposited checks and e-payments into his personal bank accounts.

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On the move: KPMG elects next Americas chair

Accounting Today

NEW YORK Will Williams Will Williams was elected the next chair of KPMGs Americas region, beginning July 1 and succeeding Paul Knopp, who has held the position since 2020. management committee since 2020. Williams has served as vice chair – operations for the U.S. firm and as a member of the U.S.

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Business apps: Everything you need to know

Xero

They integrate with Xero’s core accounting software, customising and extending Xero to enhance your business capabilities. during 2020, while those without apps saw a decline of 3.4%. . With mobile apps, you can customise your phone to do everything you want it to. . Business apps that connect to Xero do the same thing.

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How CommBank and Waddle, from Xero, are unlocking cash in unpaid invoices to help small business grow

Xero

The cash conversion cycle – the time it takes to convert investments in inventory into cash – has increased from 55 days in 2020 to more than 100 days in 2022. CommBank will require your consent to access your accounting software to assess your application and manage your account going forward.

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Three top tech tips for US landlords in a challenging real estate market

Xero

Over 2020 and 2021, we saw relative stability in the rental market, with dips and spikes in rent payments correlating with the first lockdowns and government stimulus packages. Market comparison software can offer data insights to help you secure that next great deal.

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