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small business salt: 98% of accountants say small businesses are vulnerable to interstate sales tax issues, including 7% who say “none or almost none” are in compliance and 39% who say “most” are not and another 39% saying only “some” are.  (卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 research)

 

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three years after the notorious “wayfair” decision, accountants say a vast number of small businesses face new and burdensome interstate sales tax measures. but only a few accountants appear ready to help, according to new research by 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间.

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most accountants believe that 98 percent of small businesses – virtually all – are failing to fully comply with all the interstate sales tax issues they may be liable for. and yet, about 71 percent of accountants are falling short of handling all their clients’ sales tax issues, with about 12 percent saying they address “most” issues, 36 percent handling “some,” and 24 percent handling none, according to the new study conducted in conjunction with avalara, the tax management software company.

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avalara launches new tax automated compliance apps for accountants at all levels of practice

offers accountants the tools to build an independent salt practice.

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avalara inc., a leading provider of cloud-based tax compliance automation for businesses of all sizes, today announced an array of new tax compliance automation products and services designed specifically for accountants. the announcement is timed for the opening of avalara’s annual user conference, crush.

avalara for accountants provides accounting professionals with the technology to simplify and streamline their tax compliance practice, including:

  • sales tax returns preparation and filing automation options
  • license research, preparation, and management
  • sales tax expert advice

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why your google ranking is about to tank

new algorithm could penalize older, slower sites.

by sandi leyva, cpa

i don’t know about you, but i would prefer to go through tax season without any interruptions, especially about marketing. but google doesn’t see it that way, and we have a significant search algorithm update hitting us in may 2021. if firms aren’t ready, they could see their search rankings, and correspondingly, prospects and future clients from website traffic, go way down.

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while google updates its search ranking algorithm on a daily basis, it generally announces big changes ahead of time. google’s may 2021 update will focus on “page experience,” which includes three metrics called core vitals as well as four additional page experience signals.

no one knows the exact algorithm that google uses to rank web pages in search results. experts say there are over 200 ranking factors to consider. the latest update is all about providing a better mobile experience for the user.

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avalara crush 2021: the new rules for tax tech

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ceo mcfarlane: “navigate the new rules that are defining global commerce as we know it.”

avalara, a leading provider of tax compliance automation for businesses of all sizes, today announced details of its keynotes and featured speakers for avalara crush virtual, its fifth annual tax conference, and industry gathering.

“this year, avalara crush is designed to help attendees navigate the new rules that are defining global commerce as we know it,” said scott mcfarlane, co-founder, and ceo of avalara. “we’ve assembled thought leaders and experts on the forefront of tax compliance to share their insights, views, and strategies for success. i’m confident that attendees will walk away with the knowledge and insights needed to tackle tax compliance and help ensure tax never stands in the way of opportunity.”

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when cyber-crime hits close to home

financial services are a prime target.

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the new fundamentals: thriving in disruption

with cyber-crime growing by leaps and bounds, accountants are caught in the cross-hairs, cyber-security professional jill cagliostro tells steven sacks for 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间.

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cagliostro, senior product manager with splunk, a data management and security company, says “cybercriminals are getting more advanced. they’re finding new avenues and new ways to get in every single day.”

“and beyond that,” she says, “they’re also communicating with each other. so they’re able to share these new tactics and techniques amongst each other to become more proficient together.”

key takeaways

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