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Things Organizations Should Know About Applying for Tax-exempt Status
To be tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, an organization must be organized and operated exclusively for any...
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May 25, 20222 min read
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Estimated Federal Tax Payments First Quarter Deadline is Monday, April 18 2022
The Internal Revenue Service reminds those who make estimated tax payments such as self-employed individuals, retirees, investors,...
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Apr 12, 20222 min read
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IRS Unveils Voice and Chat Bots to Assist Taxpayers
The Internal Revenue Service announced it has begun using voice and chat bots on two of its specialized toll-free telephone assistance...
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Mar 11, 20222 min read
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How Businesses Can Deduct Startup Costs From Their Federal Taxes
For costs paid or incurred after September 8, 2008, the business can deduct a limited amount of start-up and organizational costs. They...
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Mar 4, 20222 min read
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Tax Preparers Should Know the Difference between Standard and Itemized Deductions
Taxpayers have two options when completing a tax return, take the standard deduction or itemize their deductions. Most taxpayers use the...
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Feb 8, 20222 min read
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2022 Tax Filing Season Begins Jan. 24; IRS Outlines Refund Timing and What to Expect
The Internal Revenue Service announced that the nation's tax season will start on Monday, Jan. 24, 2022, when the tax agency will begin...
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Jan 19, 20224 min read
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What Small Business Owners Should Know About the Depreciation of Property Deduction
Depreciation is an annual tax deduction that allows small businesses to recover the cost or other basis of certain property over the time...
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Jan 3, 20222 min read
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Teachers and Educators Can Deduct COVID-19 Classroom Expenses
The school year is in full swing. Many teachers are already dipping into their own pockets to buy classroom supplies that will help set...
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Dec 23, 20212 min read
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Small Business Advertising and Marketing Costs May be Tax Deductible
Small business advertising and marketing costs may be tax deductible so it is good for small business owners to review which costs...
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Nov 22, 20211 min read
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IRS Announces 401(k) Limit Increases to $20,500
The Internal Revenue Service announced that the amount individuals can contribute to their 401(k) plans in 2022 has increased to $20,500,...
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Nov 16, 20213 min read
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Tax Pros Should Renew PTINs Now for the Upcoming 2022 Filing Season
The IRS reminds all active federal tax return preparers they must renew their Preparer Tax Identification Numbers now for 2022. All...
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Nov 11, 20212 min read
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Higher Education/College Tax Credits
Higher education/college tax credits reduce the amount of tax someone owes. If the credit reduces tax to less than zero, the taxpayer...
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Oct 19, 20211 min read
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Educator Expenses That May be Tax Deductible
The educator expense deduction allows eligible teachers and administrators to deduct part of the cost of technology, supplies, and...
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Oct 13, 20211 min read
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Hobby Income
Many people are engaged in hobby activities that are also a source of income. For example, some people started selling handmade items...
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Oct 12, 20212 min read
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Cost of Home Testing for COVID-19 is Eligible Medical Expense; Reimbursable Under FSAs, HSAs
The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers that the cost of home testing for COVID-19 is an eligible medical expense that can be paid...
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Sep 11, 20211 min read
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IRS Provides Relief for Certain Employers Claiming the Work Opportunity Tax Credit
The Internal Revenue Service announced it is providing transition relief to certain employers claiming the Work Opportunity Tax Credit...
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Sep 9, 20212 min read
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Limiting Like-Kind Exchanges and What That Means for the Real Estate Market
Like-kind real estate exchanges, or 1031 exchanges, have been an integral part of real estate investment for many years, dating back to...
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Aug 29, 20214 min read
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Retirement and taxes: Understanding IRAs
Understanding IRA's is important for those who are planing for retirement. Individual Retirement Arrangements, or IRAs, provide tax...
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Aug 26, 20212 min read
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Taxation of Hobby Income Activities
The taxation of hobby income activities is an interesting subject. Many people are engaged in hobby activities that are also a source of...
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Jul 28, 20212 min read
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IRS Announces Two New Online Tools to Help Families Manage Child Tax Credit Payments
The Internal Revenue Service launched two new online tools designed to help families manage and monitor the advance monthly payments of...
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Jul 15, 20212 min read
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