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PODCAST: Your Paycheck & Taxes: Deciphering Withholding Numbers
Welcome to the Tax Insights Podcast, where we break down complex tax topics into bite-sized how-tos. In this episode, Tax ...

PODCAST: Navigating Tax Troubles: What Happens When You Can’t Pay
Join Jeff Devorachek, a certified public accountant, in this episode as he delves into a common tax dilemma: what happens ...

Spouse-Run Businesses Face Special Tax Issues
Do you and your spouse together operate a profitable unincorporated small business? If so, you face some challenging tax issues ...

Safeguarding Your Critical Documents
So many of the documents we all use in our personal lives these days are digital. However, there are still ...

Wisconsin Sales Tax Change: Enhanced Retailer’s Discount to Benefit Businesses
Effective October 1, 2023, a significant change is set to take place in Wisconsin's sales tax landscape, thanks to the ...

Plan Ahead for Health Savings Accounts in 2024
The IRS has released guidance that includes the 2024 inflation-adjusted amounts for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). The benefits of HSAs ...

IRS Warns Businesses About Red Flags for Improper Employee Retention Credit Claims
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is issuing a strong warning to businesses, urging them to remain vigilant in the face ...

IRS Implements Moratorium on New ERC Claims to Combat Fraud and Protect Businesses
In response to growing concerns over a surge in questionable Employee Retention Credit (ERC) claims, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) ...

Which Business Website Costs are Deductible?
Nearly every business needs a website, but it’s not always easy to determine which costs of running one are deductible ...

An “Innocent Spouse” May Be Able to Escape Tax Liability
When a married couple files a joint tax return, each spouse is “jointly and severally” liable for the full amount ...