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The State Unemployment Tax: Know the Story

Although most wages are subject to SUTA tax, certain wages may be exempt. In New York, for example, wages paid to babysitters under 18 ye...

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2 hours ago
2 min

Inheriting an IRA: How to Handle It

What are the tax implications of an inherited traditional IRA? Tax rules differ depending on whether or not the beneficiary is a spouse. ...

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2 hours ago
2 min

5 Flexible Work Arrangements That May Remain

Flexible work arrangements are work programs that enable flexibility in work schedules or the place of work. These arrangements are hugel...

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2 hours ago
2 min

Now Is the Time To Revisit Your Estate Plan

The physical and financial health challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic gave us time to rethink our priorities and expectations. Est...

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Feb 17
2 min

IRS Clarifies Deductible Expenses

The IRS is offering some updated rules as guidance for deductible expenses that may have been murky as a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs ...

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Feb 17
2 min

Handling a 'Wrong Information' Form From the IRS

You'll receive a letter from the IRS when the information on your tax return doesn't match the data reported to the Internal Revenue Serv...

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Dec 2, 2019
3 min

What To Know About the Qualified Business Income Deduction

If you're an entrepreneur and you've heard other business owners talking about the qualified business income deduction (also called Secti...

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Dec 2, 2019
2 min

Avoiding Family Fights Over Assets

In theory, parents can get as specific as they want, deciding which children and grandchildren should get the fancy lamp from the living ...

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Dec 2, 2019
2 min

Tax Deductions: What's New?

As many discovered with the last tax season, it was more beneficial to take the standard deduction and forgo itemized deductions. Then ag...

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Dec 2, 2019
2 min

Insights into the Arbitration Process

Although most arbitrators are lawyers or retired judges, increasing numbers of CPAs are serving as arbitrators to expand the services the...

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Nov 18, 2019
1 min

Explains IRA and Retirement Plan Limits for 2020

Many IRA and retirement plan limits are indexed for inflation each year. On November 6, 2019, the IRS (Notice 2019-59) announced the infl...

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Nov 6, 2019
2 min

Put Compensation Front and Center

In theory, a compensation philosophy is a formal written statement that reveals the company's stance on employee pay and rewards. Compens...

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Nov 6, 2019
2 min

Can You Challenge Your Property Taxes?

Has your property tax bill increased significantly? Do you think you may have grounds for an appeal, particularly if the increase seems o...

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Nov 6, 2019
2 min

Give Your Taxes Your Attention 365 Days a Year

Numerous tax experts agree that addressing your tax liability effectively requires planning throughout the year. Those business owners wh...

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Nov 6, 2019
2 min

How to Avoid the Top 10 Estate Planning Errors

There are myths and misconceptions about estate planning. Here are the top common mistakes to avoid and help your family save thousands o...

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Jul 15, 2019
2 min

Is This Your Situation: Confused About Cost Segregation with a New Building

Internal Revenue Service authorizes the use of a cost segregation study for reclassifying portions of a commercial building from real pro...

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Jul 15, 2019
2 min

Corporate Social Responsibility: The Key to Business Success

By incorporating corporate social responsibility (CSR) into your company's business model, you're showing your consumers, employees and s...

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Jul 15, 2019
2 min

What Is the Marriage Penalty?

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act affected a variety of calculations, and the tax liability differences between married and single taxpayers is a...

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Jan 25, 2019
1 min

Stopping Identity Theft: The IRS Way

When it comes to tax-related identity theft, there are two victims — the taxpayer, who may not receive the refund he or she earned, and t...

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Jan 24, 2019
3 min

Your House in a Trust: The Pros and Cons

You may have heard of a living trust that's created while you are still alive. It can be set up as a revocable trust, permitting you to c...

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