The Mid-Year Review: Your Secret Weapon (Now That Everything Is Uncertain)

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Let's face it: Waiting until December to check your business's financial pulse is like waiting for your engine to seize before checking the oil. In this economy? Downright reckless. We're not just talking about garden-variety economic jitters.…

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…

Cash Flow Management Amid Tax Payments: Keep Your Business in the Green

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When tax season rolls around, small and medium businesses often feel like they’re juggling flaming torches—one wrong move and everything could come crashing down. Balancing operating expenses with looming tax obligations isn’t just a challenge;…

Can’t Pay Your Taxes? Explore These Alternatives to Manage Your Tax Liability

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Article Highlights: If You Can’t Pay Automatic Extension in Federally Declared Disaster Areas Family Loans Home Equity Loans and HELOCs Credit Card Short-term Payment Plan IRS Installment Agreement Tap a Retirement…

Millennials: Redefining Your Tax and Financial Planning

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You’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?

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Article 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?

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Article 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

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Article 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

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February 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…