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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Many U.S. states are considering or implementing flat income tax systems. These policies apply a single tax rate to all taxpayers regardless of income. While supporters say these reforms simplify tax codes and spur economic growth, critics argue…
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July 2025 Individual Due Dates
July 1 - Time for a Mid-Year Tax Check Up
Time to review your 2025 year-to-date income and expenses to ensure estimated tax payments and withholding are adequate to avoid underpayment penalties.
July 10 -…
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Article Highlights:
Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) limitation
Itemized Deductions
List of Over 60 Medical Issues and Their Deductibility
In today's world, where medical costs are soaring, understanding the intricacies of tax-deductible…
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Article Highlights:
Understanding Reasonable Cause Abatement
What Constitutes Reasonable Cause?
How to Apply for Reasonable Cause Relief
Who Can Apply?
IRS Guidelines on Evaluating Reasonable Cause
Grounds Used for Requesting…
Hiring for the summer?
That’s exciting—until the IRS gets involved.
While onboarding interns or part-time help sounds simple enough, summer hiring is one of the most common ways small business owners get tripped up on payroll, compliance,…
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Article Highlights:
What is Self-Employment Tax?
Net Earnings Subject to Self-Employment Tax
Comparison: Employee vs. Self-Employment
Prepayment and Estimation
Exemptions from Self-Employment Tax
Issues and Challenges
Self-employment…
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Article Highlights
Higher Standard Deduction
IRA Options
Typical Summer Jobs for Young Adults
Self-Employed Parent
Employing Your Child
Tax Benefits
Summer jobs for kids offer more than just extra cash—they provide…
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