Too Good to Be True: The Overstated Withholding Scam
When Too Much Withholding Becomes Too Much Trouble Taxpayers chasing big refunds are being misled by a growing scam that’s landed on the IRS’s 2025…
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The Dangers of TikTok Tax Tips
Bad advice travels fast—especially online. In the second article of our IRS Dirty Dozen series, we break down how viral tax myths can land you…
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The IRS “Dirty” Tax Scams to Avoid in 2025
Tax season already requires a leap of faith—but with scammers in the mix, that leap lands you flat. The IRS just released its 2025 Dirty…
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Is It Really the IRS? Tips to Verify Authentic Contact
Have you ever questioned whether a message or call supposedly from the IRS was legitimate? In the age of increasing tax scams, knowing the hallmarks…
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Accounting | Cannabis | News
Smith Patrick Cannabis Accounting Expert to Present at Lucky Leaf Expo, St. Louis, MO
Sarah Bantz, CPA, Shares Cannabis Accounting Expertise The leading cannabis expo, Lucky Leaf, is coming to Missouri on Oct. 6-7, 2023. Smith Patrick’s Sarah Bantz,…
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How Smith Patrick CPAs Is Guiding Missouri’s Cannabis Entrepreneurs through the Tax Maze
The Missouri cannabis industry is growing, and Amendment 3 has brought new tax deductions for marijuana businesses. Smith Patrick CPAs, a cannabis-focused CPA firm, is…
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Cannabis | Consulting | Tax
What to Expect During IRS Cannabis Audits
Cannabis Audit Procedures Revealed in Confidential IRS Document It’s been documented that the IRS looks closely at cannabis businesses. We’ll take a look at the…
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Beware: Gift Card Tax Scams
After the the holiday season, gift card tax scams are common. Taxpayers should be aware of the tactics that thieves often use during this time…
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Accounting | Cannabis | Tax
Things to Know About Tax Audits—Including Cautions for Cannabis Businesses
This year, the IRS will audit hundreds of thousands of tax returns. One in 100 businesses will be audited. The easiest way to survive a…
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IRS increases marijuana business audits after COVID-19 lull
According to MJBizDaily.com, the IRS put much of its routine work on the back burner, including audits, enforcement and collections during the coronavirus pandemic. However,…
