{"id":1545,"date":"2023-04-26T19:34:08","date_gmt":"2023-04-26T19:34:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joer92.sg-host.com\/?p=1545"},"modified":"2023-10-11T08:28:21","modified_gmt":"2023-10-11T14:28:21","slug":"common-mistakes-to-avoid-when-preparing-your-taxes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cpaschlanger.com\/common-mistakes-to-avoid-when-preparing-your-taxes\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Mistakes to Avoid when Preparing Your Taxes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 In dealing with complex legislation, business owners often make the mistake of not partnering with a tax accountant, or not resorting to the accounting services of a professional. In some cases, business owners make the mistake of not hiring a tax accountant from the beginning and, later on, realize the pressure they put upon themselves to keep track of their taxes. They collect tax forms and do the paperwork on tax credits and tax reports themselves, which is why they end up overwhelmed and overworked.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/joer92.sg-host.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/23apr26-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"accountant Highlands Ranch\" class=\"wp-image-1546\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 In all businesses, financial interests have to be handled accurately and transaction reports have to be filed accordingly. Within a small business, an accountant\u2019s duty amounts to bookkeeping and management. A <a href=\"https:\/\/joer92.sg-host.com\">business accountant Highlands Ranch<\/a> professional handles numerous responsibilities that can positively or negatively impact businesses. The main common mistake that you should avoid in terms of tax preparation is that of not hiring a certified professional, like Matthew P Schlanger, CPA, to do the job for you. The services of this type of specialist can relieve the stress of managing all financial aspects of business. In addition, tax and business accountants are the only ones qualified to provide financial advice regarding annual tax returns, tax laws, and regulations. Therefore, their services are indispensable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Another common mistake that you should avoid making is that of becoming involved in cryptocurrency exchanges simply because the tax implications of cryptocurrency can be quite difficult to deal with. Finally, not investing in tax and accounting software that can help keep track of your taxes may also turn out to be a huge mistake in the long run.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 In dealing with complex legislation, business owners often make the mistake of not partnering with a tax accountant, or not resorting to the accounting services of a professional. 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