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Gov. Ron DeSantis Of Florida Spoke In Rochester, N.H., Last Month.Credit...David Degner For The New York Times

Florida’s 2023 Legislative Highlights: Law Restricting Foreign Ownership of Real Estate and more laws enacted by Gov. DeSantis

The Guillen Pujol CPA team has outlined legislative updates, particularly in taxation and economics, following Florida Governor DeSantis's approval of numerous bills in May 2023. Notable laws include CS/CS/SB 264—Interests of Foreign Countries, CS/CS/HB 1259—Education: Addressing charter school funding, CS/CS/SB 846—Agreements of Educational Entities with Foreign Entities, Tax Breaks (HB 7063)...
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Florida storm victims eligible for tax relief can take advantage of extended deadlines.

Florida Storm victims now have until August 15, 2023, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments, the IRS announced Tuesday, May 2. The tax agency is offering relief to any area designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) due to tornadoes, severe storms, and flooding from April 12 to 14–individuals and households residing or owning businesses in Broward County qualify for tax relief. Other areas added later to the disaster area will also qualify for the same relief. (Click here to check the current list of eligible localities via the IRS disaster relief page)
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President Biden Signed The Inflation Reduction Act At The White House On Tuesday.

What you need to know about The Inflation Reduction Law.

After more than a year of fraught negotiations, President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act, a long-awaited ambitous bill passed by the Democrats at the U.S. House and Senate. The historic bill will invest $370 billion in spending and tax credits in low-emission forms of energy to fight climate change, stable health care premiums for millions and significant savings on power bills for most Americans, Vox Senior Correspondent Ellen Loanes reported
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Tax Season Challenges Ahead

Tax Season Challenges Ahead.

Certified public accountants (CPAs) and other tax professionals in the U.S. are sounding the alarm about the upcoming tax season–which has been greeted with skepticism about how the IRS will deal with its continuing logistical challenges, with taxpayers and their preparers likely to experience more frustration and delays.
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