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Tax Calendar – Q4 2023
October 10Employees must report September tip income of $20 or more to employers (Form 4070).October 16Individuals whose personal federal income ...
Maximize Your Home Office Tax Deductions: A Comprehensive Guide for Self-Employed Business Owners
The COVID-19 pandemic changed the landscape of work for a lot of people, as numerous business owners began working from ...
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 ...