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Credit for Family and Medical Leave Benefits

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Article Highlights: Written Leave Policy Variable Credit Qualifying Employee Qualifying Leave Time Limits General Business Credit The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that was passed last year included a new tax credit for employers…
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Should I Use a Credit Card to Pay My Taxes?

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With tax filing season out of the way, paying off those tax bills that weren't paid by April 18th is the next major concern for people. While there are a few options for payment agreements if you can't afford to write a check for the full amount…

Procrastinating on Filing Your Taxes?

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If you have been procrastinating about filing your 2017 tax return or have not filed other prior year returns, you should consider the consequences, including the penalties, interest, and aggressive enforcement actions. Plus, if you have a refund…
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Good and Bad News About The Home Office Tax Deduction

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Article Highlights:   Home Office Qualifications Actual-Expense Method Simplified Method Income Limitation Employee Deduction “Home office” is a type of tax deduction that applies to the business use of a home; the…
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Find Lost Money

Article Highlights:  What is unclaimed property? How can you find unclaimed property? What are your chances of finding unclaimed property in your name? Unclaimed property refers to accounts in financial institutions and companies…
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Got a Letter from the IRS?

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Article Highlights:  Confirm the Letter Was Not Sent in Error Examine the Contents Avoid Procrastination, Which Leads to Bigger Problems Send Any Payments Consider Change-of-Address Complications Be Aware of ID Theft If…
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Summer Employment For Your Child

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Article Highlights Higher Standard Deduction IRA Options Self-Employed Parent Employing Your Child Tax Benefits Summer is just around the corner, and your children may be looking for summer employment. With the passage of…
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Choosing Your Accounting Method Under New Tax Laws

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Businesses today must take a closer look at their accounting methods. Since the passage of new tax laws, with changes to thresholds for choosing accounting methods, all companies need to take an inward look at their current accounting methods…
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I Didn’t File My Tax Return; Now What?

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There are a lot of perfectly reasonable reasons for not having filed your income taxes. Many people who fail to file are new to the job market, and never having filed before may simply have been unaware of the requirement to do so. Some people…
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Is a Roth Conversion Right for You? But Be Careful, They Can No Longer Be Undone!

Article Highlights: Conversion Timing Why Convert? When to Convert? Issues to Consider Before Making the Decision Roth IRA accounts provide the benefits of tax-free accumulation and, once you reach retirement age, tax-free…