Installment Sale – a Useful Tool to Minimize Taxes

Selling a property you have owned for a long period of time will frequently result in a large capital gain, and reporting all of the gain in one year will generally expose the gain to higher than normal capital gains rates and subject the gain…

Reminder: Claims For Recovery Rebate Credit About to Expire

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Article Highlights: COVID 2020 Economic Impact Payments Recovery Rebate Credit Credit Refund Is About to Expire $1,200 for Single Taxpayer and $2,400 for Married Couples plus $500 for Dependents. How To Claim the Credit if Not…

Important May 2024 Due Dates

May 2024 Individual Due Dates May 10 - Report Tips to Employer If you are an employee who works for tips and received more than $20 in tips during April, you are required to report them to your employer on IRS Form 4070 no later than May 10.…

5 Steps You Should Take Every Time You Open QuickBooks

When it comes to managing your small business finances, establishing a consistent routine is important. This is especially true when using QuickBooks, a powerful accounting software system that can help you stay organized and make informed decisions…

Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatments May Be Tax Deductible

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Article Highlights: Potential medical deductions Medical dependents Divorced parents Medical AGI limitations A taxpayer is allowed an itemized deduction for medical expenses paid during the taxable year and not compensated by…

Tax Facts about Claiming Tax Benefits for Childcare Expenses 

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Article Highlights: Credit For Childcare Credit Percentage Child Qualifications Employment-Related Expense Taxpayer Earnings Limits Full-Time-Student or Disabled Spouse Qualifying Care Other Facts and Issues Tactic…

Secure Your Child's Financial Future: The Importance of Establishing Custodial Accounts Early

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As parents, ensuring the financial security of our children is paramount. One effective tool for this is a custodial account, a financial mechanism designed to hold and protect assets for minors until they reach adulthood. In this article, we…

Proving Noncash Charitable Contributions 

Article Highlights: Noncash Charitable Contributions Establishing Donation Value Fair Market Value Documentation Requirements Appraisal Requirements Tax legislation passed in late 2017 nearly doubled the standard deduction…

Checking the Status of Your Federal Tax Refund Is Easy

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Your federal tax refund status can be checked online. E-file refunds are generally issued within 21 days of filing. Direct deposit provides the quickest refunds. If your 2023 federal tax return has already been filed and you are…

How Overstaffing Can Impact Your Small Business

In the bustling world of small businesses, where every decision can significantly impact your bottom line, overstaffing can be a major problem. One of the main reasons for this is that hiring too many employees can happen before you even realize…