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11.09.2023

IRS Warns Employers About This One Tactic to Claim Pandemic Tax Credit

A lot of federal money is riding on what counts as a government order, and the Internal Revenue Service and tax firms are preparing for legal fights about that crucial definition.

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10.30.2023

Amending Corporate Tax Returns with Form 1120X

Filing corporate tax returns can be a complex and time-consuming process for businesses. Mistakes can happen, leading to missed opportunities for tax incentives and credits.

Agriculture Leadership Insights

10.27.2023

Congressional Backlog Ramifications For The New Farm Bill

The House of Representatives was without a Speaker for 21 days, and so there is now a significant backlog of legislative business left to be addressed.

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10.27.2023

Top Tax Myths Surrounding Non-profit Organizations

Non-profits are an integral part of our society, but they often face a lot of misinformation when it comes to tax obligations. With so many misconceptions surrounding non-profit taxes and compliance, it’s easy to fall prey to common myths and misunderstandings.

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10.23.2023

5 Warning Signs to Spot a Fake ERC Provider

The Employee Retention Credit is the most powerful credit available to businesses nationwide. But with scams and unreliable providers on the rise, growing concerns have led to the IRS moratorium on ERC to protect honest taxpayers.

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10.16.2023

IRS uses IRA funds to bridge tax gap

The Internal Revenue Service is trying to leverage the extra billions in funding from last year’s Inflation Reduction Act to narrow the ever-increasing gap between taxes due and taxes collected, but has spent surprisingly little of the money so far.

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10.09.2023

Making a Difference: UNCF Kickoff Reception

alliantgroup recently hosting the United Negro College Fund (UNCF)– South Texas/Houston Walk for Education Kickoff Reception at our global headquarters in Houston, Texas. The reception brought together sponsors, supporters, participants, and scholarship winners to rally support for the 38th Annual Walk for Education.

Leadership Insights

10.07.2023

The IRS is going after scammy firms pushing a small business tax credit

Pop-up companies aggressively pushing a small business tax credit may soon be in hot water with the IRS.

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10.03.2023

alliant Welcomes Former IRS Commissioner of Small Business, Darren Guillot, as National Director

alliant, America’s premier consulting and management engineering firm, is thrilled to add another former IRS Division Commissioner, Darren Guillot, as a resource to its clients and CPA partners.

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09.30.2023

The Employee Retention Credit: The Best Tax Break For Small Businesses And Charities

Unfortunately, the actual number of SMBs and charities taking advantage fell far below that due to misinformed business owners lacking a full understanding of the credit and its qualifications.

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09.25.2023

Claiming Tax Incentives – S Corp vs. C Corp vs. LLC: A Comprehensive Guide

Tax incentives are an essential part of business operations in the United States. They provide a powerful source of financial support for businesses, both large and small.

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09.19.2023

‘Tsunami’ of ERC claims required IRS action to halt fraud, experts say

This is the type of language used on websites and in TV ads to get small businesses to apply for the employee retention credit (ERC), a pandemic-era program that applied in 2020 and 2021.