Understanding the New Above-the-Line Tax Deduction for Qualified Tips

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Article Highlights: Prior Law on Tip Reporting and Employer Requirements Introduction of the Above-the-Line Deduction for Qualified Tips Above-the-Line Deductions Qualified Tips Definition Tips in Business Operations When…

Think the IRS Is Slowing Down? Why That Might Actually Increase Your Audit Risk

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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…

Navigating IRS Penalty Abatement

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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…

Tax Bill Clears the House: What It Means for Americans and What’s Next

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On May 22, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a sweeping tax package, advancing a bill that could significantly reshape the federal tax landscape heading into the 2025 filing season. Dubbed by supporters as “The One Big Beautiful Bill,”…

Important June 2025 Due Dates

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June 2025 Individual Due Dates June 2 - Final Due Date for IRA Trustees to Issue Form 5498 Final due date for IRA trustees to issue Form 5498, providing IRA owners with the fair market value (FMV) of their IRA accounts as of December 31, 2024.…

Understanding Filing Requirements and Non-Compliance Penalties for Exempt Organizations 

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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…

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…

Maximize Your Tax Savings: A Small Business Owner’s Guide to Essential Tax Deductions

We’ve seen firsthand how optimizing your tax deductions can create real, measurable benefits for your business. With inflation driving up expenses and economic uncertainty still lingering, small business owners need every strategic advantage…

Unlock Savings: How the Child and Dependent Care Credit Can Ease Your Childcare Costs

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Article Highlights: Qualifying Expenses Whose Care Qualifies Filing Requirements for Married Taxpayers Maximum Amount of Expenses Eligible Imputed Income for Disabled or Full-Time Student Spouse Credit Percentages Based…

Navigating the Complexities of Estimated Tax Payments to Avoid Underpayment Penalties

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Article Highlights: The Intricacies of Estimated Safe Harbors Understanding Underestimated Penalties Estimated Safe Harbors Ratable Payments Requirement Uneven Quarters and Computing Penalties Workarounds: Increasing Withholding…