Let’s get one thing straight: your business is not a bottomless pit for personal spending. Too often, SMB owners treat their bank accounts like ATMs—dispensing cash on impulse until there’s nothing left for growth, innovation, or even…
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Article Highlights:
Annual Filing Requirements
Understanding Which Form to File
Due Dates and Extensions
Online Filing Options
Consequences of Late Filing or Non-Filing
Monetary Penalties for Filing Non-Compliance
Other…
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Article Highlights:
Americans Living and Working Abroad
Extension Requests
Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR)
Statement of Foreign Financial Assets
Estimated Tax Payments
Estimated Tax Safe Harbors
June…
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Article Highlights:
The Impact of the Social Security Fairness Act
Social Security Lump-Sum Election
Taxation Options for Lump-Sum Payments
Taxation in the Year of Receipt
Lump-Sum Election Method
How Each Method Works
…
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As Rory McIlroy celebrates his historic 2025 Masters victory, joining an elite group of golfers – including Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus – who've completed the career Grand Slam, the spotlight on professional golf has never been brighter.…
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It starts small.
Fewer cars on the dealership lot.
Half-empty restaurants on a Friday night.
A "maybe next year" when customers talk about their next big vacation.
It’s not your imagination.
Consumer behavior is shifting — and small…
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If the last few years have taught us anything, it’s this: no supply chain is bulletproof.
Ships stall. Tariffs hike. Materials vanish into thin air. And suddenly the parts you counted on — the parts your customers counted on — are stuck…
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In an era where financial advice is just a scroll away, many individuals, especially from younger generations, are turning to social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube for guidance on managing their finances. While these platforms…
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Ever feel like no matter how hard you try, your finances just aren’t working for you? You’re not alone. Many people—especially busy business owners—make the same costly mistakes when it comes to money. But what if you could flip the…
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Article Highlights:
Who Qualifies as a Day Trader?
Pros of Day Trading from a Tax Perspective
Cons of Day Trading from a Tax Perspective
Other Noteworthy Tax Considerations
Day Trader Election
Day trading, the practice…
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You Are Not an ATM
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