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Owe back taxes to the IRS and not sure what to do?

When you have an outstanding tax liability it can be overwhelming, especially if you owe a lot or the liability was unexpected. And real...

Meals & Entertainment -- What's Deductible?

Many of the finer points of the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act are still being ironed out, with final clarification not expected until tax season be...

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Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017- How Does It Affect You?

Well, it’s finally here. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. I just want to clarify what some of the more relevant changes are for the ave...

What Does the Tax Reform Really Mean?

There's a lot of news coverage on the proposed tax reform, and I wanted to offer some insight from a tax preparer's point of view. Standa...

Deductions for Small Business Owners

Small business owners are always asking me what expenses they can deduct on their taxes. My first answer is everything related to the ope...

Don't Underestimate the Value of a CPA

These days, many business owners are able to be their own bookkeepers due to the “friendliness” of modern accounting software. This is of...

What Health Savings Accounts Can Do for You

Many people don't know about the great savings that can be had with a Health Savings Account. HSAs are personal savings accounts to ...

Non-Cash Contributions for Tax Time Benefits

For taxpayers that are itemizing, you can take advantage of a generous tax deduction from the IRS for non-cash contributions. If y...

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