From Sugary Sips to Slimmer Kids – The Real Impact of Seattle’s Soda Tax

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New research indicates that children living in Seattle experienced a significant decrease in body mass index (BMI) following the implementation of the city's soda tax. This tax, aimed at reducing the consumption of sugary beverages, has not…

Say Sayonara to Manual Transaction Entry in QuickBooks Online

Ditching manual transaction entry should be your number one priority now that QuickBooks Online streamlines the process of importing transactions from your bank. When you manually input transactions, you open the door to data transposition errors,…

Keep More of Your Money: Top 12 Tax Strategies for the High-Net-Worth

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High-net-worth individuals face unique challenges in managing their wealth, particularly when minimizing tax liabilities. Our firm offers expert guidance that will help you keep more of your money year after year. Whether you own rental properties…

Purr-fect Savings: The Secrets of Pet Tax Deductions

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When tax season rolls around every year, many pet owners wonder if they can get a tax break for their furry companions – after all, “pet parents” often consider their fur babies to be as much a part of the family as actual children. Pet…

Important June 2024 Due Dates

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

Smarter Headcount Management with AI

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In the face of slowing economic times and rising labor costs, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) must find innovative ways to maintain profitability across all industries. One way to increase productivity and streamline day-to-day operations…

Think Twice Before Tossing: The Critical Timing for Disposing of Your Tax Records Safely

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 Article Highlights: Why We Keep Records Audit Defense Amending Returns Claiming Refunds Tax Basis Duration for Keeping Tax Records Federal Statute of Limitations on Tax Refunds Tax Return Omissions Indefinite…

Gift and Estate Tax Primer

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Article Highlights: Exclusions from Gift and Estate Taxes Annual Gift Tax Exclusion Gifts for Medical Expenses and Tuition Lifetime Exclusion from Gift and Estate Taxes Spousal Exclusion Portability Qualified Tuition Programs …

Payroll Management: A Complete Guide for SMBs

Payroll taxes can be a significant headache for many small—to medium-sized business owners. Without proper education, entrepreneurs can find themselves in trouble with the IRS and state tax agencies. Fortunately, if you’ve been struggling…

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…