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Tax Calendar 2023 Q4

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 ...
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Home Office Deductions For Self Employed Taxpayers

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 ...
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Minimizing Taxes For Unincorporated Spousal Businesses

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 ...
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Safeguarding Critical Documents

Safeguarding Your Critical Documents

So many of the documents we all use in our personal lives these days are digital. However, there are still ...
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Wisconsin Sales Tax Change 2023 Enhanced Retailer's Discount

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 ...
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2024 Hsa Contribution Limits And Irs Guidance

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 ...
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Irs Employee Retention Credit (erc) Warning

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 ...
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Irs Erc Moratorium 2023

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) ...
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Business Website Tax Deductions

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 ...
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Innocent Spouse Tax Relief Options

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 ...
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