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May 7, 2024

Proving Noncash Charitable Contributions

Tax legislation passed in late 2017 nearly doubled the standard deduction for years 2018 through 2025, and now about 90% of individuals filing a tax return are taking advantage of the higher standard amount and are not itemizing their deductions. For the 10% of filers still itemizing, one of the most common tax-deductible charitable contributions… View Article

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5 Steps You Should Take Every Time You Open QuickBooks

When it comes to managing your small business finances, establishing a consistent routine is important. This is especially true when using QuickBooks, a powerful accounting software system that can help you stay organized and make informed decisions about your finances daily. Here are five key steps you should take every time you open QuickBooks: Look… View Article

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Payroll Management: A Complete Guide for SMBS

Payroll taxes can be a significant headache for many small—to medium-sized business owners. Without proper education, entrepreneurs can find themselves in trouble with the IRS and state tax agencies. Fortunately, if you’ve been struggling with payroll taxes, you’re in the right place.   This guide will help you understand and manage payroll taxes effectively to… View Article

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Secure Your Child’s Financial Future: The Importance of Establishing Custodial Accounts Early

As the parents, ensuring the financial security of our children is paramount. One effective tool for this is a custodial account, a financial mechanism designed to hold and protect assets for minors until they reach adulthood. In this article, we will explore what custodial accounts are, how to set them up, and why they’re a… View Article

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September 12, 2024

The Ultimate Guide to Starting Your Own Business: A Step-by-Step Blueprint for Young Entrepreneurs

Starting your own business is an exciting journey filled with opportunities and challenges. As a young entrepreneur, you have the energy, creativity, and drive to turn your ideas into reality. This co...

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Unraveling the Mysteries of Crowdfunding: Navigate Taxes, Regulations, and Surprising Pitfalls with Ease

In the digital age, crowdfunding has emerged as a revolutionary way for individuals and businesses to raise funds for a wide array of projects, from innovative products and artistic endeavors to perso...

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IRS Offers Second Chance to Resolve Employee Retention Credit Claims with New Voluntary Disclosure Program!

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has introduced a second Employee Retention Credit (ERC) Voluntary Disclosure Program as outlined in Announcement 2024-30. This initiative is designed to address erro...

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Protecting Our Seniors; Understanding and Preventing Scams

As our population ages, seniors increasingly become targets for a variety of scams. These fraudulent schemes can have devastating financial and emotional impacts on older adults, who may be more vulne...

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Top 7 QuickBooks Online Strategies for Business Success

Every profession has its own best practices but proper accounting and bookkeeping techniques are crucial across the board. Whether you’re a hospital administrator trying to write off equipment costs...

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Essential Tax and Financial Planning Strategies for Boomers and Gen Xers Approaching Retirement

As Boomers and Gen Xers approach retirement, effective financial planning becomes crucial to ensure a comfortable and secure future. This article outlines essential tax and financial planning strategi...

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A Retiree’s Guide to Reducing Taxes on Social Security Benefits

Social Security benefits serve as a crucial financial backbone for millions of retirees, disabled individuals, and families of deceased workers in the United States. However, the taxation of these ben...

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Top 5 Accounting Mistakes Small Business Owners Make and How to Avoid Them

Proper accounting is the backbone of any successful small business. It ensures that your financial records are accurate, helps you make informed decisions, and keeps you compliant with tax regulations...

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Unlock Hidden Savings: A Guide to Maximizing Tax Deductions for Small Business Owners

As a small business owner, one of your primary goals should be to maximize your business deductions to minimize your tax liability. Effective tax planning can significantly impact your bottom line, al...

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Free Up Time to Enjoy Summer with QuickBooks Online’s Recurring Transactions Feature

Summer is the perfect time to relax and enjoy the warm weather, but accounting tasks can eat into your valuable leisure time. The last thing you need is to spend unnecessary hours on repetitive financ...

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How an Accounting Pro Can Help You Create and Stick to a Budget

Maintaining a clear and effective budget is crucial for success. Yet, many businesses are overwhelmed by day-to-day operations, often making financial decisions without a solid forecast. This can lead...

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Guarding Your Refund: The Complicated World of Tax-Related Identity Theft

Tax season should be a time to reclaim some of your hard-earned money, not a source of stress and anxiety. Yet, for many taxpayers, tax-related identity theft is a very real threat. Imagine filing you...

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Get Those Kids a Job: The Tax Advantages of Securing Summer Jobs for Your Children

Article Highlights Standard Deduction IRA Options Self-Employed Parent Employing Your Child Tax Benefits Children who are dependents of their parents are subject to what is commonly referred to as the...

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Avoid the Trap: Smart Strategies to Prevent Costly Penalties from Underpaying Estimated Taxes

Article Highlights: Understanding Underpayment Penalties De Minimis Exception Safe Harbor Payments Payment Timing Withholding Annualized Payments Farmers and Fishermen Underpayment penalties are a com...

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Gift and Estate Tax Primer

The tax code places limits on the amounts that individuals can gift to others (as money or property) without paying taxes. This is meant to keep an individual from using gifts to avoid the estate tax ...

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Maximizing Benefits and Navigating Pitfalls: Understanding the Tax Implications of Inheriting or Receiving a Home as a Gift

A frequent question, and a situation where taxpayers often make tax mistakes, is whether it is better to receive a home as a gift or as an inheritance. It is generally more advantageous tax-wise to in...

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Navigating the R&D Tax Credit Maze: What SMBs Need to Know Amid Legislative Uncertainty

The landscape of tax legislation in the United States has been marked by constant evolution, with changes often reflecting the broader economic and political priorities of the time. One area that has ...

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How Health Savings Accounts Can Supercharge Your Tax Savings

In the labyrinth of financial planning and tax-saving strategies, Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) emerge as a multifaceted tool that remains underutilized and often misunderstood. An HSA is not just a ...

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Say Sayonara to Manual Transaction Entry in QuickBooks Online

Ditching manual transaction entry should be your number one priority now that QuickBooks Online streamlines the process of importing transactions from your bank. When you manually input transactions, ...

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Weather the Storm: How Small Businesses Can Thrive in a Tough Economy Flow

The current American economy is characterized by inflation, rising credit card debt, and the looming threat of a recession. As a result, small to medium-sized business owners face many challenges. A r...

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