Financial Planning for All Ages

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Are you wondering where the world economy is going and how your personal finances will stand up to the changes?  If so, you are not alone.  Part of the fun of being on this planet is planning for the future even when it’s not clear what…

Tax Breaks for Grandparents

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Article Highlights: Head of household filing status Earned income tax credit Child tax credit Child care credit for certain working grandparents Grandchild’s education credits Medical and dental expenses More and more…

Tax Implications of Student Loan Forgiveness

Article Highlights: Background Court Battle Forgiveness Under Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) Plans Debt Relief Income American Rescue Plan Act General Welfare Exception Insolvent Taxpayer Exclusion Employer-Provided…

Mid-Year Tax Planning Checklist 2023

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Article Highlights: Mid-Year Planning Avoiding Unpleasant Surprises Events That Have Tax Consequences Waiting until after the close of the tax year to worry about your taxes can result in missed opportunities that could have reduced…

Nvidia Wasn't Born an AI Juggernaut, But It Certainly Did Become One

If you've been paying attention to the news recently, you're no doubt well aware that artificial intelligence is a topic of much discussion. Thanks largely due to the launch of ChatGPT and the potentially disruptive implications of what this…

Employee or Independent Contractor – A Primer for Employers and Employees

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Article Highlights: Distinguishing Employee and Independent Contractor State Legislation Federal Guidelines Partners Advantages of Independent Contractor Status Form SS-8 SE Tax Form 8919 Penalties for Misclassifying…

August Due Date Reminders

August 2023 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 on IRS Form 4070 no later than…

New Employee Onboarding Best Practices: Factors to Consider for Success

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According to one recent study, replacing an employee who has left your business can cost between 50% to 60% of that person's salary. This is why it's virtually always more expensive to hire a new person than it is to simply retain one of your…

Tax Changes Coming After 2025

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Article Highlights: Standard Deductions Personal & Dependent Exemptions Child Tax Credit Home Mortgage Interest Limitations Tier 2 Miscellaneous Deductions Phaseout of Itemize Deductions SALT Limits Moving Deduction …

When Tax Issues Become a Criminal Situation in the Eyes of the IRS

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Due to the admittedly complicated nature of the tax code in the United States, the idea that someone might experience issues when filing is not exactly unheard of. Oftentimes people will calculate certain aspects of their returns wrong, fail…