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What is Domicile?
Key Point
How Domicile Differs from Other Residency Tests
Why Domicile Matters for Taxpayers
What Courts and Tax Auditors Look For
Special Rules and Common Exceptions
Common Audit…
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Employment Fringe Benefits
Group-Term Life Insurance
Employer Retirement Contributions
Group Health Insurance
Pretax Flexible Spending Arrangements:
Qualified Transportation Fringe Benefits
De Minimis…
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Mid-year Increase
Items Included in the Optional Mileage Rate
What Can Be Deducted in Addition to the Optional Mileage Rate
Switching Methods
With gas prices soaring it has been expected the IRS would increase…
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Understanding the 10-Year Clock
Situations that Toll the Statute of Limitations
Avoiding Unnecessary Extensions
Strategies for Navigating the 10-Year Collection Period
Important Considerations
Should…
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August 2026 Individual Due Dates
August 10 - 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 no later than August 10. You can…
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The economy is sending mixed signals, and many business owners are feeling that unevenness firsthand. Some companies are growing, hiring, investing in technology, and trying to keep up with demand. Others are seeing slower sales, tighter margins,…
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Weddings, Childcare, Children’s Summer Employment, and Travel: Navigating Summer’s Tax Minefield
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Why Summer Matters for Taxes
Marriage in Summer
Childcare and Summer Camps
Summer Jobs for Children
…
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What an IRS Online Account Can Do for You
Top Benefits
What You’ll Need Before You Start
How to Create an IRS Online Account
If Verification Fails
Security and Privacy Tips
Common Uses of an Online…
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Deductible Expenses:
o Start-Up Expenses
o Organizational Expenses
How Much Can Be Deducted Now vs. Over Time
Special Purchase Rule
How to Claim
Recordkeeping — What to Keep
Examples
Practical…
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July 2026 Individual Due Dates
July 1 - Time for a Mid-Year Tax Check Up
Time to review your 2026 year-to-date income and expenses to ensure estimated tax payments and withholding are adequate to avoid underpayment penalties.
July 10 - Report…
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Domicile: What It Means, Why It Matters, and How to Protect Your Tax Position
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2026 Due Dates, 2026 Taxes, Tax Planning, Tax Tips, TaxesBooming or Slowing Down? Why Your 2026 Tax Strategy May Need a Reset
2026 Due Dates, Tax Planning, Tax Tips, TaxesWeddings, Childcare, Children’s Summer Employment, and Travel: Navigating Summer’s Tax Minefield
Finance, Finance Tips, Tax Credits, Tax Planning, Tax TipsWhy an IRS Online Account Matters — And How to Create One
Business, Personal Finance, Tax Planning, Tax TipsJust Starting a New Business? Don’t Overlook Start-Up and Organizational Costs Deductions
Finance Tips, Financial Planning, Self-Employment, Small Business, StartupImportant July 2026 Tax Due Dates
2026 Due Dates, 2026 Taxes