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The 2019 Gift Tax Return Deadline is Almost Here, Too
Most people have April 15 “tattooed on the brain” as the deadline for filing their federal income tax returns. What ...
Gig Workers, Know Your Tax Responsibilities
Let’s say you drive for a ride-sharing app, deliver groceries ordered online or perform freelance home repairs booked via a ...
Accounting for the Near and the Long Term in a Family Budget
A wise person once said, “Simplicity is the key to a family budget.” (He or she may or may not ...
Own a Pass-Through Entity? Beware the Ides of March
“Beware the Ides of March.” Shakespeare’s words don’t apply just to Julius Caesar; they also apply to calendar-year partnerships, S ...
The TCJA Effect: Qualified Residence Interest
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) made a significant impact—both directly and indirectly—on the deductibility of various types of ...
Careful Tax Planning Required for Incentive Stock Options
Incentive stock options (ISOs) are a popular form of compensation for executives and other key employees. They allow you to ...
Determining an Employee’s “Home” for Reimbursement Purposes
Despite the prevalence of web-based meetings, many of today’s businesses still have plenty of employees who travel. If you still ...
Do You Know Your Tax Bracket?
Although the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) generally reduced individual tax rates through 2025, there’s no guarantee you’ll receive ...
Every Business Owner Needs an Exit Strategy
As a business owner, you have to keep your eye on your company’s income and expenses and applicable tax breaks ...
What to Do About Fraudulent Credit or Debit Card Charges
It’s an awful feeling to learn that someone has used your credit or debit card to make fraudulent charges. Whether ...
