If you are considering borrowing funds to finance your college education or that of your spouse or children, it is important that you understand that the student loan interest deduction is not limited to the interest paid on government student…
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“Home office” is a type of tax deduction that applies to the business use of a home; the space itself may not actually be an office. One of the following must apply to be able to deduct home office expenses.
The home office:
Must…
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According to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), just about 2 million Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITINs) are set to expire at the end of 2019.
ITINs are used by people who have tax filing or payment obligations under U.S.…
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According to a recent study conducted by U.S. Bank, over 80% of all newly formed businesses that ultimately fail do so due to cash flow problems. If you needed a reason to believe that getting your spending in order and dedicating the time…
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If you are contemplating selling real estate property, there are a number of issues that could impact the taxes that you might owe, and there are steps you can take to minimize the gain, defer the gain, or spread it over a number of years.
The…
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A taxpayer’s filing status for the year is based upon his or her marital status at the close of the tax year. Thus, if you get married on the last day of the tax year, you are treated as married for the entire year. The options for married…
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July 1 - Time for a Mid-Year Tax Check Up
Time to review your 2019 year-to-date income and expenses to ensure estimated tax payments and withholding are adequate to avoid underpayment penalties.
July 10 - Report Tips to Employer
If…
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You’re accustomed to money going in a certain direction, but sometimes you have to pay your customers. Here’s how it’s done.
QuickBooks is very good at helping you get paid by your customers. It comes equipped with customizable invoice…
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The Treasury Department and the IRS have essentially shot down efforts by several states to help their residents circumvent the $10,000 cap on the itemized deduction for state and local taxes (SALT).
When the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA),…
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Taxpayers are often confused by the differences in tax treatment between businesses that are entered into for profit and those that are not, commonly referred to as hobbies. Recent tax law changes have added to the confusion. The differences…
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What You Need to Know about Student Loan Interest
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QuickbooksStates’ SALT Deduction Workarounds Shot Down
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