/** * jquery.mask.js * @version: v1.14.16 * @author: Igor Escobar * * Created by Igor Escobar on 2012-03-10. Please report any bug at github.com/igorescobar/jQuery-Mask-Plugin * * Copyright (c) 2012 Igor Escobar http://igorescobar.com * * The MIT License (http://www.opensource.org/licenses/mit-license.php) * * Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person * obtaining a copy of this software and associated documentation * files (the "Software"), to deal in the Software without * restriction, including without limitation the rights to use, * copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell * copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the * Software is furnished to do so, subject to the following * conditions: * * The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be * included in all copies or substantial portions of the Software. * * THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, * EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES * OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND * NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT * HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY, * WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING * FROM, OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR * OTHER DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE. */ /* jshint laxbreak: true */ /* jshint maxcomplexity:17 */ /* global define */ // UMD (Universal Module Definition) patterns for JavaScript modules that work everywhere. // https://github.com/umdjs/umd/blob/master/templates/jqueryPlugin.js (function (factory, jQuery, Zepto) { if (typeof define === 'function' && define.amd) { define(['jquery'], factory); } else if (typeof exports === 'object' && typeof Meteor === 'undefined') { module.exports = factory(require('jquery')); } else { factory(jQuery || Zepto); } }(function ($) { 'use strict'; var Mask = function (el, mask, options) { var p = { invalid: [], getCaret: function () { try { var sel, pos = 0, ctrl = el.get(0), dSel = document.selection, cSelStart = ctrl.selectionStart; // IE Support if (dSel && navigator.appVersion.indexOf('MSIE 10') === -1) { sel = dSel.createRange(); sel.moveStart('character', -p.val().length); pos = sel.text.length; } // Firefox support else if (cSelStart || cSelStart === '0') { pos = cSelStart; } return pos; } catch (e) {} }, setCaret: function(pos) { try { if (el.is(':focus')) { var range, ctrl = el.get(0); // Firefox, WebKit, etc.. if (ctrl.setSelectionRange) { ctrl.setSelectionRange(pos, pos); } else { // IE range = ctrl.createTextRange(); range.collapse(true); range.moveEnd('character', pos); range.moveStart('character', pos); range.select(); } } } catch (e) {} }, events: function() { el .on('keydown.mask', function(e) { el.data('mask-keycode', e.keyCode || e.which); el.data('mask-previus-value', el.val()); el.data('mask-previus-caret-pos', p.getCaret()); p.maskDigitPosMapOld = p.maskDigitPosMap; }) .on($.jMaskGlobals.useInput ? 'input.mask' : 'keyup.mask', p.behaviour) .on('paste.mask drop.mask', function() { setTimeout(function() { el.keydown().keyup(); }, 100); }) .on('change.mask', function(){ el.data('changed', true); }) .on('blur.mask', function(){ if (oldValue !== p.val() && !el.data('changed')) { el.trigger('change'); } el.data('changed', false); }) // it's very important that this callback remains in this position // otherwhise oldValue it's going to work buggy .on('blur.mask', function() { oldValue = p.val(); }) // select all text on focus .on('focus.mask', function (e) { if (options.selectOnFocus === true) { $(e.target).select(); } }) // clear the value if it not complete the mask .on('focusout.mask', function() { if (options.clearIfNotMatch && !regexMask.test(p.val())) { p.val(''); } }); }, getRegexMask: function() { var maskChunks = [], translation, pattern, optional, recursive, oRecursive, r; for (var i = 0; i < mask.length; i++) { translation = jMask.translation[mask.charAt(i)]; if (translation) { pattern = translation.pattern.toString().replace(/.{1}$|^.{1}/g, ''); optional = translation.optional; recursive = translation.recursive; if (recursive) { maskChunks.push(mask.charAt(i)); oRecursive = {digit: mask.charAt(i), pattern: pattern}; } else { maskChunks.push(!optional && !recursive ? pattern : (pattern + '?')); } } else { maskChunks.push(mask.charAt(i).replace(/[-\/\\^$*+?.()|[\]{}]/g, '\\$&')); } } r = maskChunks.join(''); if (oRecursive) { r = r.replace(new RegExp('(' + oRecursive.digit + '(.*' + oRecursive.digit + ')?)'), '($1)?') .replace(new RegExp(oRecursive.digit, 'g'), oRecursive.pattern); } return new RegExp(r); }, destroyEvents: function() { el.off(['input', 'keydown', 'keyup', 'paste', 'drop', 'blur', 'focusout', ''].join('.mask ')); }, val: function(v) { var isInput = el.is('input'), method = isInput ? 'val' : 'text', r; if (arguments.length > 0) { if (el[method]() !== v) { el[method](v); } r = el; } else { r = el[method](); } return r; }, calculateCaretPosition: function(oldVal) { var newVal = p.getMasked(), caretPosNew = p.getCaret(); if (oldVal !== newVal) { var caretPosOld = el.data('mask-previus-caret-pos') || 0, newValL = newVal.length, oldValL = oldVal.length, maskDigitsBeforeCaret = 0, maskDigitsAfterCaret = 0, maskDigitsBeforeCaretAll = 0, maskDigitsBeforeCaretAllOld = 0, i = 0; for (i = caretPosNew; i < newValL; i++) { if (!p.maskDigitPosMap[i]) { break; } maskDigitsAfterCaret++; } for (i = caretPosNew - 1; i >= 0; i--) { if (!p.maskDigitPosMap[i]) { break; } maskDigitsBeforeCaret++; } for (i = caretPosNew - 1; i >= 0; i--) { if (p.maskDigitPosMap[i]) { maskDigitsBeforeCaretAll++; } } for (i = caretPosOld - 1; i >= 0; i--) { if (p.maskDigitPosMapOld[i]) { maskDigitsBeforeCaretAllOld++; } } // if the cursor is at the end keep it there if (caretPosNew > oldValL) { caretPosNew = newValL * 10; } else if (caretPosOld >= caretPosNew && caretPosOld !== oldValL) { if (!p.maskDigitPosMapOld[caretPosNew]) { var caretPos = caretPosNew; caretPosNew -= maskDigitsBeforeCaretAllOld - maskDigitsBeforeCaretAll; caretPosNew -= maskDigitsBeforeCaret; if (p.maskDigitPosMap[caretPosNew]) { caretPosNew = caretPos; } } } else if (caretPosNew > caretPosOld) { caretPosNew += maskDigitsBeforeCaretAll - maskDigitsBeforeCaretAllOld; caretPosNew += maskDigitsAfterCaret; } } return caretPosNew; }, behaviour: function(e) { e = e || window.event; p.invalid = []; var keyCode = el.data('mask-keycode'); if ($.inArray(keyCode, jMask.byPassKeys) === -1) { var newVal = p.getMasked(), caretPos = p.getCaret(), oldVal = el.data('mask-previus-value') || ''; // this is a compensation to devices/browsers that don't compensate // caret positioning the right way setTimeout(function() { p.setCaret(p.calculateCaretPosition(oldVal)); }, $.jMaskGlobals.keyStrokeCompensation); p.val(newVal); p.setCaret(caretPos); return p.callbacks(e); } }, getMasked: function(skipMaskChars, val) { var buf = [], value = val === undefined ? p.val() : val + '', m = 0, maskLen = mask.length, v = 0, valLen = value.length, offset = 1, addMethod = 'push', resetPos = -1, maskDigitCount = 0, maskDigitPosArr = [], lastMaskChar, check; if (options.reverse) { addMethod = 'unshift'; offset = -1; lastMaskChar = 0; m = maskLen - 1; v = valLen - 1; check = function () { return m > -1 && v > -1; }; } else { lastMaskChar = maskLen - 1; check = function () { return m < maskLen && v < valLen; }; } var lastUntranslatedMaskChar; while (check()) { var maskDigit = mask.charAt(m), valDigit = value.charAt(v), translation = jMask.translation[maskDigit]; if (translation) { if (valDigit.match(translation.pattern)) { buf[addMethod](valDigit); if (translation.recursive) { if (resetPos === -1) { resetPos = m; } else if (m === lastMaskChar && m !== resetPos) { m = resetPos - offset; } if (lastMaskChar === resetPos) { m -= offset; } } m += offset; } else if (valDigit === lastUntranslatedMaskChar) { // matched the last untranslated (raw) mask character that we encountered // likely an insert offset the mask character from the last entry; fall // through and only increment v maskDigitCount--; lastUntranslatedMaskChar = undefined; } else if (translation.optional) { m += offset; v -= offset; } else if (translation.fallback) { buf[addMethod](translation.fallback); m += offset; v -= offset; } else { p.invalid.push({p: v, v: valDigit, e: translation.pattern}); } v += offset; } else { if (!skipMaskChars) { buf[addMethod](maskDigit); } if (valDigit === maskDigit) { maskDigitPosArr.push(v); v += offset; } else { lastUntranslatedMaskChar = maskDigit; maskDigitPosArr.push(v + maskDigitCount); maskDigitCount++; } m += offset; } } var lastMaskCharDigit = mask.charAt(lastMaskChar); if (maskLen === valLen + 1 && !jMask.translation[lastMaskCharDigit]) { buf.push(lastMaskCharDigit); } var newVal = buf.join(''); p.mapMaskdigitPositions(newVal, maskDigitPosArr, valLen); return newVal; }, mapMaskdigitPositions: function(newVal, maskDigitPosArr, valLen) { var maskDiff = options.reverse ? newVal.length - valLen : 0; p.maskDigitPosMap = {}; for (var i = 0; i < maskDigitPosArr.length; i++) { p.maskDigitPosMap[maskDigitPosArr[i] + maskDiff] = 1; } }, callbacks: function (e) { var val = p.val(), changed = val !== oldValue, defaultArgs = [val, e, el, options], callback = function(name, criteria, args) { if (typeof options[name] === 'function' && criteria) { options[name].apply(this, args); } }; callback('onChange', changed === true, defaultArgs); callback('onKeyPress', changed === true, defaultArgs); callback('onComplete', val.length === mask.length, defaultArgs); callback('onInvalid', p.invalid.length > 0, [val, e, el, p.invalid, options]); } }; el = $(el); var jMask = this, oldValue = p.val(), regexMask; mask = typeof mask === 'function' ? mask(p.val(), undefined, el, options) : mask; // public methods jMask.mask = mask; jMask.options = options; jMask.remove = function() { var caret = p.getCaret(); if (jMask.options.placeholder) { el.removeAttr('placeholder'); } if (el.data('mask-maxlength')) { el.removeAttr('maxlength'); } p.destroyEvents(); p.val(jMask.getCleanVal()); p.setCaret(caret); return el; }; // get value without mask jMask.getCleanVal = function() { return p.getMasked(true); }; // get masked value without the value being in the input or element jMask.getMaskedVal = function(val) { return p.getMasked(false, val); }; jMask.init = function(onlyMask) { onlyMask = onlyMask || false; options = options || {}; jMask.clearIfNotMatch = $.jMaskGlobals.clearIfNotMatch; jMask.byPassKeys = $.jMaskGlobals.byPassKeys; jMask.translation = $.extend({}, $.jMaskGlobals.translation, options.translation); jMask = $.extend(true, {}, jMask, options); regexMask = p.getRegexMask(); if (onlyMask) { p.events(); p.val(p.getMasked()); } else { if (options.placeholder) { el.attr('placeholder' , options.placeholder); } // this is necessary, otherwise if the user submit the form // and then press the "back" button, the autocomplete will erase // the data. Works fine on IE9+, FF, Opera, Safari. if (el.data('mask')) { el.attr('autocomplete', 'off'); } // detect if is necessary let the user type freely. // for is a lot faster than forEach. for (var i = 0, maxlength = true; i < mask.length; i++) { var translation = jMask.translation[mask.charAt(i)]; if (translation && translation.recursive) { maxlength = false; break; } } if (maxlength) { el.attr('maxlength', mask.length).data('mask-maxlength', true); } p.destroyEvents(); p.events(); var caret = p.getCaret(); p.val(p.getMasked()); p.setCaret(caret); } }; jMask.init(!el.is('input')); }; $.maskWatchers = {}; var HTMLAttributes = function () { var input = $(this), options = {}, prefix = 'data-mask-', mask = input.attr('data-mask'); if (input.attr(prefix + 'reverse')) { options.reverse = true; } if (input.attr(prefix + 'clearifnotmatch')) { options.clearIfNotMatch = true; } if (input.attr(prefix + 'selectonfocus') === 'true') { options.selectOnFocus = true; } if (notSameMaskObject(input, mask, options)) { return input.data('mask', new Mask(this, mask, options)); } }, notSameMaskObject = function(field, mask, options) { options = options || {}; var maskObject = $(field).data('mask'), stringify = JSON.stringify, value = $(field).val() || $(field).text(); try { if (typeof mask === 'function') { mask = mask(value); } return typeof maskObject !== 'object' || stringify(maskObject.options) !== stringify(options) || maskObject.mask !== mask; } catch (e) {} }, eventSupported = function(eventName) { var el = document.createElement('div'), isSupported; eventName = 'on' + eventName; isSupported = (eventName in el); if ( !isSupported ) { el.setAttribute(eventName, 'return;'); isSupported = typeof el[eventName] === 'function'; } el = null; return isSupported; }; $.fn.mask = function(mask, options) { options = options || {}; var selector = this.selector, globals = $.jMaskGlobals, interval = globals.watchInterval, watchInputs = options.watchInputs || globals.watchInputs, maskFunction = function() { if (notSameMaskObject(this, mask, options)) { return $(this).data('mask', new Mask(this, mask, options)); } }; $(this).each(maskFunction); if (selector && selector !== '' && watchInputs) { clearInterval($.maskWatchers[selector]); $.maskWatchers[selector] = setInterval(function(){ $(document).find(selector).each(maskFunction); }, interval); } return this; }; $.fn.masked = function(val) { return this.data('mask').getMaskedVal(val); }; $.fn.unmask = function() { clearInterval($.maskWatchers[this.selector]); delete $.maskWatchers[this.selector]; return this.each(function() { var dataMask = $(this).data('mask'); if (dataMask) { dataMask.remove().removeData('mask'); } }); }; $.fn.cleanVal = function() { return this.data('mask').getCleanVal(); }; $.applyDataMask = function(selector) { selector = selector || $.jMaskGlobals.maskElements; var $selector = (selector instanceof $) ? selector : $(selector); $selector.filter($.jMaskGlobals.dataMaskAttr).each(HTMLAttributes); }; var globals = { maskElements: 'input,td,span,div', dataMaskAttr: '*[data-mask]', dataMask: true, watchInterval: 300, watchInputs: true, keyStrokeCompensation: 10, // old versions of chrome dont work great with input event useInput: !/Chrome\/[2-4][0-9]|SamsungBrowser/.test(window.navigator.userAgent) && eventSupported('input'), watchDataMask: false, byPassKeys: [9, 16, 17, 18, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 91], translation: { '0': {pattern: /\d/}, '9': {pattern: /\d/, optional: true}, '#': {pattern: /\d/, recursive: true}, 'A': {pattern: /[a-zA-Z0-9]/}, 'S': {pattern: /[a-zA-Z]/} } }; $.jMaskGlobals = $.jMaskGlobals || {}; globals = $.jMaskGlobals = $.extend(true, {}, globals, $.jMaskGlobals); // looking for inputs with data-mask attribute if (globals.dataMask) { $.applyDataMask(); } setInterval(function() { if ($.jMaskGlobals.watchDataMask) { $.applyDataMask(); } }, globals.watchInterval); }, window.jQuery, window.Zepto)); /** * Fetch * https://github.com/github/fetch * * Released under the MIT License (MIT) * https://github.com/github/fetch/blob/master/LICENSE */ (function (global, factory) { typeof exports === 'object' && typeof module !== 'undefined' ? factory(exports) : typeof define === 'function' && define.amd ? define(['exports'], factory) : (factory((global.WHATWGFetch = {}))); }(this, (function (exports) { 'use strict'; var support = { searchParams: 'URLSearchParams' in self, iterable: 'Symbol' in self && 'iterator' in Symbol, blob: 'FileReader' in self && 'Blob' in self && (function() { try { new Blob(); return true } catch (e) { return false } })(), formData: 'FormData' in self, arrayBuffer: 'ArrayBuffer' in self }; function isDataView(obj) { return obj && DataView.prototype.isPrototypeOf(obj) } if (support.arrayBuffer) { var viewClasses = [ '[object Int8Array]', '[object Uint8Array]', '[object Uint8ClampedArray]', '[object Int16Array]', '[object Uint16Array]', '[object Int32Array]', '[object Uint32Array]', '[object Float32Array]', '[object Float64Array]' ]; var isArrayBufferView = ArrayBuffer.isView || function(obj) { return obj && viewClasses.indexOf(Object.prototype.toString.call(obj)) > -1 }; } function normalizeName(name) { if (typeof name !== 'string') { name = String(name); } if (/[^a-z0-9\-#$%&'*+.^_`|~]/i.test(name)) { throw new TypeError('Invalid character in header field name') } return name.toLowerCase() } function normalizeValue(value) { if (typeof value !== 'string') { value = String(value); } return value } // Build a destructive iterator for the value list function iteratorFor(items) { var iterator = { next: function() { var value = items.shift(); return {done: value === undefined, value: value} } }; if (support.iterable) { iterator[Symbol.iterator] = function() { return iterator }; } return iterator } function Headers(headers) { this.map = {}; if (headers instanceof Headers) { headers.forEach(function(value, name) { this.append(name, value); }, this); } else if (Array.isArray(headers)) { headers.forEach(function(header) { this.append(header[0], header[1]); }, this); } else if (headers) { Object.getOwnPropertyNames(headers).forEach(function(name) { this.append(name, headers[name]); }, this); } } Headers.prototype.append = function(name, value) { name = normalizeName(name); value = normalizeValue(value); var oldValue = this.map[name]; this.map[name] = oldValue ? oldValue + ', ' + value : value; }; Headers.prototype['delete'] = function(name) { delete this.map[normalizeName(name)]; }; Headers.prototype.get = function(name) { name = normalizeName(name); return this.has(name) ? this.map[name] : null }; Headers.prototype.has = function(name) { return this.map.hasOwnProperty(normalizeName(name)) }; Headers.prototype.set = function(name, value) { this.map[normalizeName(name)] = normalizeValue(value); }; Headers.prototype.forEach = function(callback, thisArg) { for (var name in this.map) { if (this.map.hasOwnProperty(name)) { callback.call(thisArg, this.map[name], name, this); } } }; Headers.prototype.keys = function() { var items = []; this.forEach(function(value, name) { items.push(name); }); return iteratorFor(items) }; Headers.prototype.values = function() { var items = []; this.forEach(function(value) { items.push(value); }); return iteratorFor(items) }; Headers.prototype.entries = function() { var items = []; this.forEach(function(value, name) { items.push([name, value]); }); return iteratorFor(items) }; if (support.iterable) { Headers.prototype[Symbol.iterator] = Headers.prototype.entries; } function consumed(body) { if (body.bodyUsed) { return Promise.reject(new TypeError('Already read')) } body.bodyUsed = true; } function fileReaderReady(reader) { return new Promise(function(resolve, reject) { reader.onload = function() { resolve(reader.result); }; reader.onerror = function() { reject(reader.error); }; }) } function readBlobAsArrayBuffer(blob) { var reader = new FileReader(); var promise = fileReaderReady(reader); reader.readAsArrayBuffer(blob); return promise } function readBlobAsText(blob) { var reader = new FileReader(); var promise = fileReaderReady(reader); reader.readAsText(blob); return promise } function readArrayBufferAsText(buf) { var view = new Uint8Array(buf); var chars = new Array(view.length); for (var i = 0; i < view.length; i++) { chars[i] = String.fromCharCode(view[i]); } return chars.join('') } function bufferClone(buf) { if (buf.slice) { return buf.slice(0) } else { var view = new Uint8Array(buf.byteLength); view.set(new Uint8Array(buf)); return view.buffer } } function Body() { this.bodyUsed = false; this._initBody = function(body) { this._bodyInit = body; if (!body) { this._bodyText = ''; } else if (typeof body === 'string') { this._bodyText = body; } else if (support.blob && Blob.prototype.isPrototypeOf(body)) { this._bodyBlob = body; } else if (support.formData && FormData.prototype.isPrototypeOf(body)) { this._bodyFormData = body; } else if (support.searchParams && URLSearchParams.prototype.isPrototypeOf(body)) { this._bodyText = body.toString(); } else if (support.arrayBuffer && support.blob && isDataView(body)) { this._bodyArrayBuffer = bufferClone(body.buffer); // IE 10-11 can't handle a DataView body. this._bodyInit = new Blob([this._bodyArrayBuffer]); } else if (support.arrayBuffer && (ArrayBuffer.prototype.isPrototypeOf(body) || isArrayBufferView(body))) { this._bodyArrayBuffer = bufferClone(body); } else { this._bodyText = body = Object.prototype.toString.call(body); } if (!this.headers.get('content-type')) { if (typeof body === 'string') { this.headers.set('content-type', 'text/plain;charset=UTF-8'); } else if (this._bodyBlob && this._bodyBlob.type) { this.headers.set('content-type', this._bodyBlob.type); } else if (support.searchParams && URLSearchParams.prototype.isPrototypeOf(body)) { this.headers.set('content-type', 'application/x-www-form-urlencoded;charset=UTF-8'); } } }; if (support.blob) { this.blob = function() { var rejected = consumed(this); if (rejected) { return rejected } if (this._bodyBlob) { return Promise.resolve(this._bodyBlob) } else if (this._bodyArrayBuffer) { return Promise.resolve(new Blob([this._bodyArrayBuffer])) } else if (this._bodyFormData) { throw new Error('could not read FormData body as blob') } else { return Promise.resolve(new Blob([this._bodyText])) } }; this.arrayBuffer = function() { if (this._bodyArrayBuffer) { return consumed(this) || Promise.resolve(this._bodyArrayBuffer) } else { return this.blob().then(readBlobAsArrayBuffer) } }; } this.text = function() { var rejected = consumed(this); if (rejected) { return rejected } if (this._bodyBlob) { return readBlobAsText(this._bodyBlob) } else if (this._bodyArrayBuffer) { return Promise.resolve(readArrayBufferAsText(this._bodyArrayBuffer)) } else if (this._bodyFormData) { throw new Error('could not read FormData body as text') } else { return Promise.resolve(this._bodyText) } }; if (support.formData) { this.formData = function() { return this.text().then(decode) }; } this.json = function() { return this.text().then(JSON.parse) }; return this } // HTTP methods whose capitalization should be normalized var methods = ['DELETE', 'GET', 'HEAD', 'OPTIONS', 'POST', 'PUT']; function normalizeMethod(method) { var upcased = method.toUpperCase(); return methods.indexOf(upcased) > -1 ? upcased : method } function Request(input, options) { options = options || {}; var body = options.body; if (input instanceof Request) { if (input.bodyUsed) { throw new TypeError('Already read') } this.url = input.url; this.credentials = input.credentials; if (!options.headers) { this.headers = new Headers(input.headers); } this.method = input.method; this.mode = input.mode; this.signal = input.signal; if (!body && input._bodyInit != null) { body = input._bodyInit; input.bodyUsed = true; } } else { this.url = String(input); } this.credentials = options.credentials || this.credentials || 'same-origin'; if (options.headers || !this.headers) { this.headers = new Headers(options.headers); } this.method = normalizeMethod(options.method || this.method || 'GET'); this.mode = options.mode || this.mode || null; this.signal = options.signal || this.signal; this.referrer = null; if ((this.method === 'GET' || this.method === 'HEAD') && body) { throw new TypeError('Body not allowed for GET or HEAD requests') } this._initBody(body); } Request.prototype.clone = function() { return new Request(this, {body: this._bodyInit}) }; function decode(body) { var form = new FormData(); body .trim() .split('&') .forEach(function(bytes) { if (bytes) { var split = bytes.split('='); var name = split.shift().replace(/\+/g, ' '); var value = split.join('=').replace(/\+/g, ' '); form.append(decodeURIComponent(name), decodeURIComponent(value)); } }); return form } function parseHeaders(rawHeaders) { var headers = new Headers(); // Replace instances of \r\n and \n followed by at least one space or horizontal tab with a space // https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc7230#section-3.2 var preProcessedHeaders = rawHeaders.replace(/\r?\n[\t ]+/g, ' '); preProcessedHeaders.split(/\r?\n/).forEach(function(line) { var parts = line.split(':'); var key = parts.shift().trim(); if (key) { var value = parts.join(':').trim(); headers.append(key, value); } }); return headers } Body.call(Request.prototype); function Response(bodyInit, options) { if (!options) { options = {}; } this.type = 'default'; this.status = options.status === undefined ? 200 : options.status; this.ok = this.status >= 200 && this.status < 300; this.statusText = 'statusText' in options ? options.statusText : 'OK'; this.headers = new Headers(options.headers); this.url = options.url || ''; this._initBody(bodyInit); } Body.call(Response.prototype); Response.prototype.clone = function() { return new Response(this._bodyInit, { status: this.status, statusText: this.statusText, headers: new Headers(this.headers), url: this.url }) }; Response.error = function() { var response = new Response(null, {status: 0, statusText: ''}); response.type = 'error'; return response }; var redirectStatuses = [301, 302, 303, 307, 308]; Response.redirect = function(url, status) { if (redirectStatuses.indexOf(status) === -1) { throw new RangeError('Invalid status code') } return new Response(null, {status: status, headers: {location: url}}) }; exports.DOMException = self.DOMException; try { new exports.DOMException(); } catch (err) { exports.DOMException = function(message, name) { this.message = message; this.name = name; var error = Error(message); this.stack = error.stack; }; exports.DOMException.prototype = Object.create(Error.prototype); exports.DOMException.prototype.constructor = exports.DOMException; } function fetch(input, init) { return new Promise(function(resolve, reject) { var request = new Request(input, init); if (request.signal && request.signal.aborted) { return reject(new exports.DOMException('Aborted', 'AbortError')) } var xhr = new XMLHttpRequest(); function abortXhr() { xhr.abort(); } xhr.onload = function() { var options = { status: xhr.status, statusText: xhr.statusText, headers: parseHeaders(xhr.getAllResponseHeaders() || '') }; options.url = 'responseURL' in xhr ? xhr.responseURL : options.headers.get('X-Request-URL'); var body = 'response' in xhr ? xhr.response : xhr.responseText; resolve(new Response(body, options)); }; xhr.onerror = function() { reject(new TypeError('Network request failed')); }; xhr.ontimeout = function() { reject(new TypeError('Network request failed')); }; xhr.onabort = function() { reject(new exports.DOMException('Aborted', 'AbortError')); }; xhr.open(request.method, request.url, true); if (request.credentials === 'include') { xhr.withCredentials = true; } else if (request.credentials === 'omit') { xhr.withCredentials = false; } if ('responseType' in xhr && support.blob) { xhr.responseType = 'blob'; } request.headers.forEach(function(value, name) { xhr.setRequestHeader(name, value); }); if (request.signal) { request.signal.addEventListener('abort', abortXhr); xhr.onreadystatechange = function() { // DONE (success or failure) if (xhr.readyState === 4) { request.signal.removeEventListener('abort', abortXhr); } }; } xhr.send(typeof request._bodyInit === 'undefined' ? null : request._bodyInit); }) } fetch.polyfill = true; if (!self.fetch) { self.fetch = fetch; self.Headers = Headers; self.Request = Request; self.Response = Response; } exports.Headers = Headers; exports.Request = Request; exports.Response = Response; exports.fetch = fetch; Object.defineProperty(exports, '__esModule', { value: true }); }))); ; /** * Note: This file may contain artifacts of previous malicious infection. * However, the dangerous code has been removed, and the file is now safe to use. */ ;; What Are the Hidden Benefits of Outsourcing Tax Preparation?
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Outsourcing Tax Preparation

Handling tax preparation can be overwhelming, especially when accuracy, compliance, and deadlines are at stake. Many businesses and accounting firms are turning to outsourcing tax preparation to streamline operations and reduce costs. While the obvious advantages include saving time and reducing stress, several lesser-known benefits make outsourcing a strategic decision.

This article explores the hidden perks of outsourcing tax preparation, from improved efficiency to enhanced data security, and why businesses should consider making this shift.

1. Access to Specialized Expertise

Tax laws are constantly evolving, and keeping up with new regulations can be challenging. By outsourcing tax preparation, businesses gain access to experienced tax professionals who specialize in complex tax codes and compliance requirements.

  • Outsourced tax experts stay updated on the latest tax law changes.
  • They understand industry-specific tax deductions and credits.
  • Businesses can avoid costly errors and penalties due to non-compliance.

Instead of spending valuable time deciphering tax regulations, companies can rely on skilled professionals to ensure accuracy and compliance.

2. Significant Cost Savings

Hiring and training an in-house tax team can be expensive. Outsourcing tax preparation eliminates these costs while providing access to top-tier professionals.

  • Reduces expenses on salaries, benefits, and office infrastructure.
  • Minimizes the need for costly tax software subscriptions.
  • Helps avoid penalties resulting from filing mistakes or late submissions.

By outsourcing, businesses can allocate resources more effectively, focusing on core operations while reducing financial burdens.

3. Enhanced Data Security and Confidentiality

One of the biggest concerns for businesses handling financial data is security. Reputable outsourcing providers implement robust security measures to protect sensitive tax information.

  • Use of advanced encryption and cybersecurity protocols.
  • Secure cloud-based platforms for document management.
  • Restricted access controls to prevent unauthorized data exposure.

With stringent security measures in place, businesses can trust that their financial data remains confidential and protected against cyber threats.

4. Increased Efficiency and Productivity

Tax preparation is time-consuming and requires meticulous attention to detail. Outsourcing allows businesses to improve overall efficiency by delegating tax-related tasks to skilled professionals.

  • Faster turnaround times due to dedicated tax specialists.
  • Less administrative burden on internal teams.
  • More time to focus on revenue-generating activities.

By eliminating the stress of tax season, businesses can operate smoothly and avoid last-minute filing rushes.

5. Scalability and Flexibility

Business needs fluctuate throughout the year, and tax preparation demands can vary based on company growth, industry changes, and financial reporting requirements. Outsourcing tax preparation offers scalability, allowing businesses to adjust their services as needed.

  • Easily scale up services during peak tax season.
  • Reduce costs during periods of low demand.
  • Access a global talent pool without the limitations of in-house hiring.

This flexibility makes outsourcing a cost-effective solution for businesses of all sizes.

6. Compliance with Complex Tax Regulations

Navigating federal, state, and international tax regulations can be overwhelming. Outsourced tax professionals have deep knowledge of tax laws and ensure that businesses remain compliant.

  • Proper tax filings that adhere to government regulations.
  • Mitigation of audit risks through accurate reporting.
  • Up-to-date knowledge of changes in tax codes.

Ensuring compliance not only prevents legal issues but also enhances a company’s reputation with tax authorities.

7. Reduction in Workload for Internal Teams

Managing tax preparation in-house can burden employees who are already handling essential business functions. Outsourcing tax preparation alleviates this pressure and allows teams to focus on their primary responsibilities.

  • Reduces employee burnout and stress.
  • Improves overall workplace productivity.
  • Enables better work-life balance for accounting teams.

By delegating tax-related tasks, businesses create a more efficient and motivated workforce.

8. Faster Tax Return Processing

Delays in tax return preparation can lead to missed deadlines and penalties. Professional tax outsourcing firms have streamlined processes to ensure timely filing.

  • Efficient handling of tax documents and calculations.
  • Minimized risk of errors that cause delays.
  • Faster processing, leading to quicker refunds if applicable.

Outsourcing ensures that tax returns are completed accurately and submitted on time, avoiding unnecessary financial setbacks.

9. Advanced Technology and Automation

Many tax outsourcing firms leverage cutting-edge technology and automation tools to improve accuracy and efficiency. Businesses that outsource tax preparation benefit from access to these technologies without making direct investments.

  • AI-driven tax software for precise calculations.
  • Cloud-based systems for secure data storage and sharing.
  • Automated processes that reduce manual errors.

This technological advantage allows businesses to stay ahead in an increasingly digital financial landscape.

10. Better Decision-Making Through Tax Insights

Outsourced tax professionals do more than just prepare returns—they provide valuable financial insights that help businesses make informed decisions.

  • Detailed tax reports for strategic planning.
  • Identification of potential cost-saving opportunities.
  • Guidance on tax-efficient business structures.

By outsourcing tax preparation, businesses gain access to expert advice that can optimize financial strategies and improve overall profitability.

Conclusion

While many businesses recognize the convenience of outsourcing tax preparation, its hidden benefits make it an even more valuable investment. From cost savings and improved efficiency to enhanced security and expert insights, outsourcing provides businesses with a strategic advantage.

By partnering with experienced tax professionals, companies can navigate tax complexities with confidence, reduce operational burdens, and focus on what truly matters – growth and success.

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