If You Owe the IRS Money, Here’s What You Should Know About the Statute of Limitations on Collection

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Article Highlights: 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…

Why an IRS Online Account Matters — And How to Create One

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Article Highlights: 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…

When School Taxes Are $0: How Some Americans Pay Nothing — and What That Means for You

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Most homeowners groan when they see their annual property tax bill, especially the school portion, which often makes up the largest share. In many cities and towns across the U.S., school taxes are the single biggest line item on your tax bill. But…

The Most Dangerous Number in Your Financials (And It’s Not What You Think)

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Ask a business owner how things are going, and you’ll usually hear the same answer first: “Revenue’s up.” That sounds like good news. And sometimes it is. But there’s a number hiding underneath revenue that tells a very different…

Important December Due Dates for Individuals & Businesses

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December 2025 Individual Due Dates December 1 - Time for Year-End Tax Planning December is the month to take final actions that can affect your tax result for 2025. Taxpayers with substantial increases or decreases in income, changes in marital…

Penalties That Can Wreck Your Finances

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The IRS Doesn’t Send Thank-You Notes—Just Penalty Notices You file a little late. You miss an estimated payment. You hire a remote employee in another state and forget to register for payroll taxes there. No big deal, right? The IRS…

A Smarter Way to Read Your Business’s Health: The Balance Sheet Deep Dive

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Starting a business is more than revenue and expenses—it's about knowing what you truly own, what you owe, and what your venture is worth. That’s where a balance sheet comes in: a snapshot that tells the story of your business’s financial…

Stop Guessing, Start Tagging: How to Make QuickBooks® Online Work Smarter for You

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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,…

Taxpayers Living Abroad, June 16, 2025, Is an Important Filing Deadline

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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…

Don’t Get Played by a “Finfluencer”: Why Your Tax Pro Should Be Your First Call

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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…