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Turning Passion into Profit: How Gardening Can Lead to Business Success with Matthieu Mehuys
Discover how a childhood passion for plants led Matthieu Mehuys from a family farm to a thriving landscape design business. In this episode, learn how you too can turn your love for gardening into a profitable venture…
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Community · 2 min read ·
Six-Figure Salaries Now Required for Homebuyers in Nearly Half of the U.S.
Potential homebuyers in 22 states and the District of Columbia now need a six-figure salary to afford a median-priced home, according to a recent Bankrate analysis. The median home price stands at $402,343, and the re…
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News · 2 min read ·
Strategic Ways for Small Businesses to Save Money on Office Space and Related Expenses
As an entrepreneur, there are savvy strategies you can use to trim expenses and enhance efficiency. Whether preparing for a seasonal slowdown or gearing up for increased activity, these cost-saving measures can make a…
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IRS · 2 min read ·
IRS Extends Free File Program Through 2029
Are you filing your own taxes to save money but paying for software or mailing in paper copies? Did you know the IRS has a free file program available for your use? The Internal Revenue Service recently announced that…
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News · 3 min read ·
Advantages of Outsourcing Bookkeeping
Are you an entrepreneur who is attempting to keep up with your bookkeeping while trying to do everything else required to operate your company? Do you work long hours hoping to get everything accomplished and you know…
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IRS · 3 min read ·
IRS Highlights Options for Taxpayers Missing the April Filing Deadline
Did you know even if you submit an extension to file your tax return later in the year that any balance is due by April (March if you are one of certain entity types? Are you struggling to pay the balance due? Did you…
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Taxes · 3 min read ·
Why Tax Day Doesn't Need to Be Stressful
Since we are past the original filing due date of March 15 for certain entities and April 15 for individuals and C Corporations, you have either filed your return or requested an extension. With the filing deadline fo…
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Business · 2 min read ·
Beware the Money Mule Trap: IRS Warns Against Criminal Exploitation
The IRS is sounding the alarm about something called "money mule networks," and you need to know what's going on. What are money mule networks? Basically, they're groups of criminals who trick innocent people into mov…
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Video · 4 min read ·
Trustees as Beneficial Owners
Are you a trustee required to report on Beneficial Ownership under the Corporate Transparency Act? There has been some confusion with some thinking only those with at least 25% ownership must be listed when filing the…
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Community · 2 min read ·
Demystifying HOA Fees: What Every Homeowner Needs to Know
Ever wonder about those hefty fees associated with homeowners associations (HOAs)? Well, with more and more of us becoming part of HOAs, it's no surprise that financial advisors and tax pros are becoming bombarded wit…
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Video · 4 min read ·
Beneficial Ownership Minor Child Exception
Do you have minor children who are owners of an entity? Did you know that if they have at least 25% equity in a corporation that they are considered a beneficial owner? Do you want to know how you can avoid submitting…
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News · 3 min read ·
Maximize Your Tax Savings: Take Full Advantage of the QBI (Qualified Business Income) Deduction Before It's Gone
The QBI deduction allows eligible business owners to potentially deduct up to 20% of their qualified business income (QBI). This applies to income from sole proprietorships, single-member LLCs treated as sole propriet…
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