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Why Form 1099-K Was Created
Understanding the Purpose of Form 1099-K
What It Means for Income Reporting
Cash Income
Application in Various Situations
Selling Personal Items
Side Hustles and Gig Economy
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Article Highlights:
Ghost Preparers
PTIN Requirement
Signing the Return
Preparation to Boost Refund
Taxpayer Left Holding the Bag
Misdirection Regarding Tax Law Changes
How to Report Ghost Preparers
Professional Tax…
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Article Highlights:
Awareness
Seniors Are Frequent Targets
How to Spot a Scam
Common Phishing Emails
Common Smishing Texts
How to Protect Yourself
Social Media
Tax season is a busy time for taxpayers. It is also a…
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Article Highlights
Standard Deductions Increased
New Senior Deduction
Qualified Sound Recording Production Expenses
Required Minimum Distributions (RMD)
No Tax on Tips
No Tax on Qualified Overtime
New Vehicle Loan Interest…
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February 2026 Individual Due Dates
February 2 - Individuals Who Must Make Estimated Tax Payments
If you didn't pay your last installment of estimated tax by January 15, you may choose (but aren't required) to file your income tax return (Form…
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Growth is exciting. New customers, higher demand, bigger opportunities — all of that feels energizing. But here’s the truth most business owners don’t realize:
Growth can actually make your problems bigger if your profitability isn’t…
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Most people think their financial professional focuses on the past: last year’s tax numbers, last quarter’s profit, last month’s expenses. That’s the compliance world. It’s essential, of course. But it’s focused on what already happened.
Advisory…
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There’s something about the start of a new year that makes everything feel possible again. Fresh calendars. Clean notebooks. A sense that you can finally catch up, get ahead, or at least get organized.
But here’s the truth most people don’t…
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There’s nothing quite like opening the mailbox, seeing an envelope with “Internal Revenue Service” printed on it, and feeling your stomach drop. Even people who are perfectly organized — even people who’ve done everything right —…
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Article Highlights:
Introduction
What is a Designated Roth Account?
Benefits of Designated Roth Accounts
Contribution Limits
Catch-Up Contributions
Reasons for Increased Limits
Treatment of Distributions
Tax Treatment
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