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  • Just learned this yesterday from a former client. He owns a profitable company in California doing commercial building services. His current CPA charges $700 pe... read more
    Strongsilence-CPA Level 10
    Practice Advice
    posted Jun 20, 2025
    Last activity Jun 20, 2025 by Strongsilence-CPA
    4 2
  • A previous client has passed away and estate executor has contacted me to request previous tax returns. I have no issues releasing previous returns to assist in... read more
    Lrachal Level 1
    deceased taxpayer tax disclosure
    posted May 16, 2025
    Last activity May 16, 2025 by BobKamman
    3 1
  • Hello! Please forgive any ignorance in my question as this was my first year doing taxes as a sole proprietor. At my previous firm, we had a very intricate work... read more
    Austin_Cat Level 3
    Practice Advice
    posted May 13, 2025
    Last activity May 14, 2025 by qbteachmt
    6 8
  • I filed an extension for a 1065, but forgot to check the box for initial return. The extension was rejected, and I just now noticed it. It is now past the grace... read more
    Mamasteph2013 Level 2
    IRS rejection
    posted Apr 6, 2025
    Last activity Apr 6, 2025 by IRonMaN
    1 1
  • Clients often inquire about the service fees for these forms.What is the typical fee charged by a small CPA firm for preparingForm 3115 (Application for Change ... read more
    PC2025 Level 2
    Practice Advice
    posted Apr 3, 2025
    Last activity Apr 3, 2025 by IRonMaN
    6 2
  • I charge my mechanic $300 for his tax returns, but he charges me $500 for oil changes and tune-ups. Obviously, we have a $200 trade deficit. The formula for rec... read more
    BobKamman Level 15
    Practice Advice
    posted Apr 3, 2025
    Last activity Apr 3, 2025 by Skylane
    5 1
  • Taxpayer has K-1 from UT. Only income items are -1000 from a passive loss (rental real estate) and 100 from interest,My understanding is that UT recognizes pass... read more
    hmosbergea Level 3
    Practice Advice
    posted Mar 30, 2025
    Last activity Mar 30, 2025
    0 0
  • We are supposed to put that on the top of the main tax form. I can find how to do it for federal corporate -but what about California corporate return?
    detaylorcpa Level 3
    LA county fire
    posted Mar 29, 2025
    Last activity Mar 30, 2025 by detaylorcpa
    0 2
  • The AICPA town hall yesterday featured a presentation from Lisa Bodelli.She had information and suggestions about work and productivity. I think it will help my... read more
    Strongsilence-CPA Level 10
    Practice Advice
    posted Mar 21, 2025
    Last activity Mar 21, 2025 by IRonMaN
    6 2
  • Can you amend a fiduciary return more than once using Lacerte efile?
    jimb102 Level 1
    Practice Advice
    posted Mar 20, 2025
    Last activity Mar 21, 2025 by Strongsilence-CPA
    0 1
  • I have a new client that has negative AAA but has over $100,000 in shareholder basis for an S corp. Can they take a distribution if the AAA is negative without ... read more
    TaxGirl11 Level 3
    AAA DISTRIBUTION Stock Basis
    posted Mar 19, 2025
    Last activity Mar 19, 2025 by sjrcpa
    1 1
  • One of my clients was late in paying taxes owed on his 2023 returns. He wants to request a fee abatement and has not been penalized in the past three years by t... read more
    GLReneau Level 3
    Practice Advice
    posted Mar 18, 2025
    Last activity Mar 18, 2025 by BobKamman
    3 4
  • T/P made several withdrawals amounting to $193,000., during the year & had Fed taxes withheld. They were all coded 3 for disability, no penalty. But the 1099R o... read more
    sly Level 3
    Practice Advice
    posted Mar 18, 2025
    Last activity Mar 18, 2025 by IRonMaN
    7 5
  • Billing ideaYears too late...I'm not going to bill until one week after the ACK is received. Sometimes there are remaining questions from the client or efiling ... read more
    Strongsilence-CPA Level 10
    Practice Advice
    posted Mar 14, 2025
    Last activity Mar 16, 2025 by sjrcpa
    4 1
  • I have a client that received ERC for 2020 but never amended their 1120-S. They also have available 179 expense after adding back wages for the ERC. I think I c... read more
    Yourcfo67 Level 1
    Practice Advice
    posted Mar 5, 2025
    Last activity Mar 21, 2025 by sjrcpa
    8 4