
Millennials: Redefining Your Tax and Financial Planning
Millenials, Tax PlanningYou’re not like the rest—you’re a millennial, and you’re rewriting the rules of financial planning. As tax and accounting experts, we know that your unique lifestyle demands a fresh approach. With digital tools at your fingertips and…

Untangling the Tax Maze: Who Claims the Kids After Divorce?
Deductions, Divorce, Tax PlanningArticle Highlights:
Custodial Parent
Joint Custody Issues
Conflicts Between Family Court and the Tax Code
Tiebreaker Rules
Impact on Dependent Care Credit
Child Tax Credit
Impact on Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Education…

Uncertain About the Reporting Deadlines for BOI?
Business, Corporate, Tax Planning, TaxesArticle Highlights:
Corporate Transparency Act
Beneficial Ownership Information
Events Leaving Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting in Doubt
History of Events
Current Status
Back in 2021 Congress passed the Corporate…

How Living in a Community Property State Impacts Married Couples’ Taxes
2024 Taxes, Tax Planning, Tax Tips, TaxesArticle Highlights:
Community Property Laws
Community Property States
Domicile and Its Importance
Treatment of Community Property
Community vs. Separate Property
When Community Property Ends
Special Rule for Spouses…

Important February 2025 Due Dates
2025 Due Dates, Tax PlanningFebruary 2025 Individual Due Dates
February 10 - Report Tips to Employer
If you are an employee who works for tips and received more than $20 in tips during January, you are required to report them to your employer on IRS Form 4070 no later…

Important January 2025 Tax Due Dates
Tax PlanningThe start of the new year means tax season is here! Stay ahead of the curve by marking these critical January deadlines on your calendar. From making tax appointments to reporting tips, paying estimated taxes, and filing essential forms, being…

How to Handle IRS Letters During Filing Season: What You Need to Know for 2025
Tax News, Tax Planning, Tax Tips, TaxesThe dreaded moment arrives: you check your mail, and there it is—a letter from the IRS. Your heart sinks. What could it be? A mistake? A penalty? A request for missing information?
If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. During filing…

Essential Tax Credits Every Parent Should Know About
2024 Taxes, Tax Credits, Tax PlanningArticle Highlights:
Social Security Number
Child Tax Credit
Child and Dependent Care Credit
Adoption Tax Credit
Earned Income Tax Credit
Credit for Other Dependents
American Opportunity Tax Credit
Lifetime Learning…

Hidden Tax Benefits: How Equitable Ownership Can Maximize Your Mortgage Interest and Tax Deductions
Mortgage, Tax News, Tax Planning Article Highlights:
Equitable Ownership
Who Qualifies as an Equitable Owner?
Tax Implications of Being an Equitable Owner
Mortgage Interest Deduction
Property Tax Deduction
Examples of Equitable Ownership
Examples Where…

Tax-Free Weekends Guide: September – December 2024
Tax Planning, Tax Reform, Tax Tips, TaxesLooking to stretch your dollars further before the end of the year? Tax-free weekends offer a fantastic opportunity to save on essential purchases. From school supplies and clothing to technology and holiday gifts, these special state-sponsored…