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@jldtax

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I help individuals and businesses resolve their IRS and Tax Problems. Audit Defense, IRS Collections, Penalty Abatements, OIC and Installment Agreements.

Jersey City, NJ
Joined June 2015
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
7 months
@StopAntisemites @nyuniversity @NYUCampusSafety As an @nyuniversity alum this is extremely sad but not surprising. I will never give another dollar until they start calling out antisemitism and suggest other alums do the same.
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
7 months
@samaberman @Cornell People really need to stop donating money to these “elite” colleges. Jews need to stop funding hate @Cornell
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
7 months
@StopAntisemites Are there any Jewish doctors and professors that work at @EmoryUniversity ? They should no about their antisemitic colleague.
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
7 months
@AvivaKlompas @Harvard Companies should make sure they don’t hire people affiliated with these hate groups
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
9 months
@TaxRise This is ad from a private company pretending to be the IRS
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
7 months
@NickKristof I guess you haven’t been paying attention to what has been going on at elite universities. They have become epicenters of antisemitism.
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
10 months
@RepBowman If you really cared about Arabs you would speaking out against terrorist and dictatorship instead of boycotting the only democracy in the Middle East. But clearly you just don’t like Jews
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
10 months
@ClayTravis If it was anyone else, IRS procedure is to get subpoena visit the person’s home and office to search for records. They won’t even admit that this was out of the ordinary.
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
7 months
@RoyaTheWriter @benshapiro @NPRinskeep @NPR @NPRinskeep please make sure to issue a correction on this issue please. You are only furthering the flames of antisemitism
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
7 months
@ACTBrigitte No way these people would commit terrorist attacks. They seem so friendly.
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
1 year
@marclamonthill She was arrested for trying to blow up a movie theater and kill innocent civilians. Glad you support terrorism.
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
7 months
@jasonrantz @radiotalkermike They have been doing this in the Middle East for years. Hamas celebrated on 9/11
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
10 months
@AOC @amnestyusa @hrw If you really cared about Arabs you would call out the dictators and terrorists but instead you boycott the only democracy that protects Arab women and the lgbt community. Clearly you just don’t like Jews
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
7 months
@YosephHaddad Horrific hopefully the world sees this!
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
7 months
@njdotcom What about the Jews anxiously waiting to see if there friends and relatives are dead from terrorist attacks
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
7 months
@NBCNews Then don’t support Hamas.
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
9 months
@efrensosa16 @TaxRise No the irs didn’t just announce the fresh start program it’s been going on for years and very difficult to qualify
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
7 months
@Alonso_GD Hamas takes it money and invests in weapons and rockets not food and water. It’s not Israel’s fault. They were being nice providing water and electricity not anymore
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
7 months
@simonateba @RashidaTlaib @POTUS This was a rocket filed by Islamic jihad not Israel. Make sure to update your tweet.
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
9 months
@VickieforNYC Most small business owners have some type of financial issue at some point on their lives. Nothing to be embarrassed about.
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
8 months
@Martin_Indyk He was never your friend just was using you to get more money for him and his cronies… sorry it took you this long to realize
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
9 months
@ViralNewsNYC Isn’t threatening a cop a crime? Why don’t they arrest them just for that.
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
7 months
@FirstLadyNJ @NewJerseyDOE Can we just focus on the basics like reading and writing? Most inner city schools in the state struggle mightily in these areas and focusing on ridiculous things like this will not help them
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
7 months
@FareedZakaria @MustafaBarghoti Yes he hate Jews as well and refuses to blame Hamas.
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
2 years
@POTUS @JoannaStern I think the president is watching your videos.
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
7 months
@MarioNawfal That’s because Hamas uses the hospital as a shield. Unfortunately they don’t care about their own people either.
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
7 months
@libsoftiktok @lenoxhill I definitely will avoid @lenoxhill at all costs. Don’t want my life in the hands of an antisemite.
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
1 year
@ajplus He is an open member of a terrorist organization and was shooting at Israeli soldiers. Playing soccer in your spare time doesn’t mean you aren’t a Terrorist
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
8 months
A lot of times we complain about IRS agents, but I had a great one today. Clients bank account was levied, and wages garnished for not dealing with significant back tax liability. The levy prevented him from paying his child support and he has major surgery in two weeks.
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
10 months
@VivekGRamaswamy @RobertKennedyJr Easy for RFK to say bc him and his family will always get in to a fancy college as a legacy
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
7 months
@YoniMichanie Send her to Gaza I am sure they would treat her well.
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
9 months
This is the worst kind of letter to get from the IRS. The person got an oic accepted saving over $50k but they defaulted on the agreement and now owe the tax again. This person just couldn’t adjust their spending habits. U can lead a horse to water but can’t make them drink.
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
10 months
@LidarGL She should go live in Gaza and see how open minded hamas is
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
7 months
@StopAntisemites @NinaFarnia @AlbanyLaw She has 4 degrees. It seems the more time you spend in college now the more antisemitic you get.
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
1 year
@LoganGrafTax Also give people more time to pass all 4 parts. They are usually at a firm getting overworked to begin with.
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
10 months
@TheTaxlRose There is nothing wrong with increasing your price. If the person refers you business they value your work. I would send a nice thank you letter or bottle of wine or personalized gift. Just let them know you appreciate them
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
10 months
Apparently Hunter Biden reported money his company paid him as a loan. When is a loan taxable? The IRS looks for 3 things: a signed agreement, computed interest and monthly payments, none of which he had. #HunterBiden
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
10 months
Had a client try to issue a 1099 to his ex girlfriend for the money he paid her to leave his house. I said this is a personal expense and his response was no, it’s business never personal lol #TaxTwitter
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
10 months
@RitchieTorres Thank you for speaking the truth
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
10 months
@LoganGrafTax We charge $1500. Bad advice is bad whether you charge $2000 or $100. If you are a licensed CPA or EA you shouldn’t be doing much for under $1,000 IMO
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
9 months
A lot of people that owe back taxes are afraid that if they pay the IRS they won’t be able to pay their mortgage or car payment etc. The IRS actually allows a lot of these expenses and if your proactive and plan you can get an affordable payment agreement. #taxtwitter #cpa
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
10 months
@RepJayapal You should go to Jenin and Gaza and see how progressive they are.
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
10 months
@NydiaVelazquez If you really care about the rights of Arabs you should be calling out all the dictators and terrorists in the Middle East instead of boycotting the only democracy.
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
10 months
@Jason Some business owners are still getting employment retention credit refunds (many improperly). But it’s keeping the money flowing from the gov
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
7 months
@mehdirhasan Yes just like Americans suffer based on the decisions of our government.
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
9 months
@FranceskAlbs I guess they couldn’t get someone from hezbollah or hamas
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
3 years
@LoganGrafTax stay away from hourly rates! You shouldn’t be penalized for being smart and efficient. I charge flat fees which include being able to ask quick questions throughout the year. If I have to do research or calculations then their is an additional charge based on what they need
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
8 months
We provided the agent with the appropriate documentation, he called me back immediately and we setup a payment plan and he released all levies. Just one phone call. We were prepared and so was he and he was also compassionate. #taxtwitter
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
10 months
Remember debt forgiveness may be taxable. This is how a lot of people get into tax trouble. They don’t realize and don’t include it on their return. If you are able to show insolvency then it’s not taxable but you have to file form 982. #taxtwitter
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
10 months
@mindfullyemily Serious question. Does that put the client’s best interest first? It seems like you are creating a culture where people are just looking for ways to bill a client instead of looking for ways to actually provide value.
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
10 months
@bhallcpa The beauty of an accounting degree is you can go to a state school and get the same job as if you went to a fancy private school
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
8 months
@LoganGrafTax Easiest way to become a partner at tax/law firm is to work for the IRS for 5-10 years. That’s what I would do if I was going to law school now.
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
9 months
@BarstoolBigCat Reggie and Cheryl
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
8 months
@Ostrov_A @CUNY @marclamonthill He will be teaching jew hating 101
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
2 years
@TRF @shathahammad4 She loves hitler and supports terrorism.
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
2 years
@KFCBarstool @KFCBarstool reason for payment 1040, year 2021, have a copy of your 2020 return with you bc they may ask questions on it for ID verification
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
10 months
Why do so many truck drivers have tax issues? Most are self employed so no tax withheld. I find that usually their costs end up being more then they plan for (gas, repairs) and then they don’t enough money for estimated tax payments. #trucking #taxtwitter
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
8 months
@MikeSyl36625988 We had people who we didn’t think qualified and went somewhere else and got over $600k… this isn’t going to end well
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
9 months
@GovMurphy Maybe put the criminals in jail instead
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
1 year
@ajthecpa1226 The question is when will someone look at lol. But still a great step.
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
2 years
@DonCooley Not worth the time of day. When you go to the doctor, why do they ask you for your insurance info before the exam. That is what I tell people that question this.
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
7 months
@WSJ Maybe their government should have thought about this before they started murdering and kidnapping innocent civilians.
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
8 years
Thank you @49TRich and the @nyjets for the Coach Club upgrade! Let's go JETS!!
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
7 months
@NinaFarnia You support babies and children being murdered and people are calling you out for this.
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
7 years
Come join us Wednesday evening at 6pm at @andcowork #taxes #smallbiz #entrepreneur #cpa
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
9 months
The IRS is aggressively revoking passports. Here is a trick to get your passport reinstated fast. Apply for an OIC. You don’t need to qualify to do so but your application should allow you to get your passport reinstated. #irs #passport
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
9 months
@MikeSyl36625988 @anthonypricecpa I recently did an offer in compromise for someone that owed over $500k and we were able to settle for $27,000, saving almost $470k for our client.
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
2 years
@JacobOberlander @JStaatsCPA If you need ACS, one trick is call pph with enq and ask to be transferred to ACS. You will go to the front of the line. Also you can upload your poa through the online system and the irs will have it on file in a day so it saves the time when u call
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
2 years
@DavidM_Friedman She should go to Gaza and see how open they are to lgbt minorities
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
10 months
If you have delinquent (unfiled) tax returns, you are not In qualified payment plan. You may be making payments, but it’s still possible for the IRS to take collection actions against you. When you don’t file timely you automatically default on your payment plan. #TaxTwitter
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
7 months
@loganallec Optima is the worst. We do those on contingency basis. For non profits if you do a decent reasonable cause letter showing the penalty will affect the charity they are pretty good about releasing it, got a couple of big ones last year. No chance optima would have done that.
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
2 years
@RElblein Estimate the time and value and look what other CPAs in your area charge. It’s trial an error. You will start to learn which clients seem to be simple but really are and vice versa.
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
1 year
How an accounting degree is not a 4 year degree is ridiculous. What’s worse is all the colleges encouraging kids to get their masters when they don’t need it. Straight money grab. They should focus on helping kids not stuffing their pockets #taxtwitter
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
10 months
@RepJayapal Israel is the only democracy in the Middle East. If you really cared about Arabs you would call out the terror list groups and dictators
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
8 years
Thanks Chicpea!!! via @chicpeajc
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
9 months
@bhallcpa Drives me crazy seeing CPAs do IRS resolution work for free. It’s timely and high level work. Remember you can represent someone before the IRS without a license.
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
9 months
Lots of real estate brokers struggling with the high interest rate market. One positive, if they owe back taxes, now is a good time settle with the IRS bc their income is lower. The less you make the better the deal with the IRS. #taxtwitter
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
1 year
@LoganGrafTax So many times when people come to us with tax problems, they had family members handle their books and it turned into a disaster
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
7 months
@bhallcpa The key is to show people the benefits, how it can help you a business person, have a good salary etc. so many benefits people are unaware of
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
10 months
@MeganTarnow Flat fees get at least a 50% deposit and or get cc or debit card authorization form signed for monthly payments or balance due
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
1 year
@FranceskAlbs Your antisemitism is clear! No difference when you or someone kanye west say the same things
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
9 months
Every week I get a person who’s being audited for fake expenses on their tax return. Basically they trusted their preparer, who was not a CPA or EA, and didn’t review. They were blinded by the refund. If someone is promising a big refund, run far away. #TaxTwitter
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
11 months
@ufsguy @LorilynWilson @DebFoxFinancial With tax audits you are guilty until proven innocent. We find more success taking our audits to appeals with a settlement officer. Easier to deal with and better outcomes.
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
9 months
Lots of people ask what the IRS is focusing on. This is it. Going to be lots of fraud claims regarding the ERC credits. Get your popcorn ready.
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Kelly Phillips Erb
9 months
Staggering fraud allegations. In total, Leon Haynes is accused of preparing and filing at least 1,387 false Forms 941 claiming a total of $124,751,995.08 in fraudulent tax refunds. #ERC #tax via @forbes
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
2 years
@LoganGrafTax If you are working 7 days a week you need either more staff, better time management or to raise your fees and get rid of some clients or all of the above
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
1 year
@SMB_Attorney Very few make partner. Most wind up in the $250-500k range there or somewhere else. Lots of people in mid tier firms/at least in the nyc area catch up or surpass. A lot of the regional schools have great networking/support.
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
10 months
@chamath Notice two of the states have no state income tax. NY, NJ and MA just taxing people away….
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
2 years
@ajthecpa1226 Literally just said the same exact thing to wife. Successful people value time more and trust their professionals.
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
1 year
@StevenFulop @NBA maybe stop having your players promote antisemitism and hate
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
10 months
@GovMurphy Some of the highest tax rates is not helping businesses
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
10 months
@jeffpearlman Plenty of white people grow up poor and/or difficult situations. Believe it or not some minorities also grow up rich. The ruling says they look at someone’s experience not just the color of their skin.
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
11 months
@doutaxsolutions It’s the only thing in the bill that actually helps the government collect money lol
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
11 months
@juliezweil It’s the only part of the bill that actually helps the government bring in money
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
2 years
@LoganGrafTax I focus on tax resolution but I have always had an admin. Now we have 4. There are so many affordable options. So much of tax is entering basic info. They can do that plus more. Start with virtual part time and go from there it will make your life so much easier
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
7 months
@GovMurphy It was Palestinians killing there own people. Please call out the terrorists that did this. There is video proof even the president said so.
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
8 months
@LoganGrafTax I don’t know about excellent but certainly decent and a lot depends where you live in my opinion.
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
8 months
@BlakeTOliver @AcctPod If you love tax just go for the EA. I am CPA but if I knew I would end up pursuing a career in tax I would have just gone for the EA license. Would have saved a lot of time and money. Highly recommend it for people who know they want to focus on tax!
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
7 months
@MikeSyl36625988 It won’t the Arab countries aren’t getting involved and there is no oil in Israel
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
6 years
Good organization may not cut your taxes. But there are other rewards, and some of them are financial. For many, the biggest hassle at tax time is getting all of the documentation together. #jldtax #accountant #taxes #taxtips
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Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS
6 years
Get the most out of your money by knowing where to put it #jldtax #savings #rainydayfund #business #entrepreneur
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