For years, the myth persisted: Estate planning is only for the ultra-wealthy. But if you're Gen X, a Boomer, or even one of the older Millennials, it's time to rethink that mindset. A lot has changed. And waiting until it's urgent could leave…
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Article Highlights:
Prior Law on Tip Reporting and Employer Requirements
Introduction of the Above-the-Line Deduction for Qualified Tips
Above-the-Line Deductions
Qualified Tips Definition
Tips in Business Operations
When…
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August 2025 Individual Due Dates
August 11 - Report Tips to Employer
If you are an employee who works for tips and received more than $20 in tips during July, you are required to report them to your employer on IRS Form 4070 no later than…
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Choosing the Right Business Entity
General Overview of Common Business Structures
Sole Proprietorships
Partnerships
Limited Liability Companies (LLCs)
C Corporations
S Corporations
Choosing the…
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Here’s something the IRS doesn’t advertise:
Success gets expensive fast, especially when there are two high earners under one roof.
You both worked hard. You both climbed your career ladders. And now you’re living in that post-promotion,…
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Article Highlights:
The One, Big, Beautiful Bill
Previously Owned Clean Vehicle Credit
New Clean Vehicle Credit
Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit
Residential Clean Energy Credit
The legislative landscape of environmental…
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Article Highlights:
Permanent Extension of the Increased Standard Deduction and Changes to Tax Rates
Senior Bonus Deduction
Adjustment to the Qualified Business Income Deduction (QBI)
Estate and Gift Tax Exemption Enhancements
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You’ve probably seen the headlines:
“IRS funding slashed.” “Audit rates down.” “Staffing cuts.”
If you’re a business owner, investor, or part of a high-earning household, you may be thinking: Finally, some breathing room.
But…
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If you’ve ever wanted to slice and dice your financial data in QuickBooks® Online without changing your chart of accounts or creating new classes or locations, you’re in luck. The Tags feature in QuickBooks® Online offers an intuitive,…
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W-2 by Day, Wedding Photographer by Weekend?
You started your side hustle for the flexibility.
The extra income.
The “hey, I’m good at this—why not get paid?” kind of freedom.
And now it’s summer, and the bookings are rolling in.
Weddings.…
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