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Taxes · 3 min read ·

Tax Benefits for Education

It's August and many parents have children heading to college soon, and there are tax benefits for education. Are you aware you may qualify for some credits or deductions on your income tax return? Following is inform…

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Taxes · 2 min read ·

GO-Biz Accepting Applications for California Competes Tax Credit

Would you be interested in having tax credits for your business? The third quarter application period is open for businesses interested in applying for the California Competes Tax Credit program. The program is provid…

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Taxes · 3 min read ·

10 Things to Know About the Child/Dependent Care Credit

Are you a parent incurring child/dependent care costs so you can work? Are you aware you may qualify for a deduction on your tax return? If you paid someone to care for your child, spouse, or dependent last year, you…

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Taxes · 3 min read ·

IRS Website Offers Small Business Employment Tools

Do you have trouble understanding and complying with the complex IRS payroll regulations for your small business? The IRS website offers tax resources for small businesses with products ranging from printable calendar…

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Taxes · 5 min read ·

2 Simple Tax Changes That Would Fix Social Security for Good

Did you know the Social Security Trust Fund is expected to run out of reserves by 2034? According to recent projections, in about 17 years benefits may need to be cut. These cuts could negativity affect American retir…

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Taxes · 3 min read ·

7 Things To Do Right Now To Save On Taxes This Year (cont.)

In our preceding blog post, we discussed an article on what things you can start doing right now to save on taxes this year. Starting from reviewing your previous tax return to funding your health savings account, you…

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Taxes · 5 min read ·

7 Things To Do Right Now To Save On Taxes This Year

Have you begun to prepare for next tax season? If you're like most people, you're probably looking forward to relaxing this summer and not thinking about your 2017 taxes. Although the filing season for 2017 is quite a…

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Taxes · 2 min read ·

Tax Breaks for Grandparents Raising Their Grandchildren

Are you a grandparent caring for grandchild(ren) or think you may be soon? I read a blog written by Robert Trinz that shares deductions you may be able to take on your tax return. Read more to see what may apply to yo…

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Taxes · 3 min read ·

Will Trump’s New Healthcare Bill Impact Your Taxes?

If you've heard about the new healthcare bill President Trump wants to pass, there are some things you need to know on how it might affect you and your taxes. In a brief blog post, written by Kent Livingston, he discu…

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Taxes · 3 min read ·

Tax Changes In 2017 You Need To Know About

With the IRS guidelines changing from year to year, there is a lot of stress on taxpayers trying to stay up-to-date with current information. Mairye Bates, from H&R Block's Block Talk , keeps you stress-free and knowl…

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Taxes · 4 min read ·

Which IRS Violations Are Evasion Or Non-Willful Depends On The Facts

Taxes are usually such a difficult subject, but with the helpful guidance of Robert W. Wood, dealing with the IRS can be more easily understood. In his article written on Forbes.com, Robert discusses how penalties cou…

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Taxes · 2 min read ·

IRS Offers Tips to Prepare for Hurricanes, Floods and Other Natural Disasters

Now that Hurricane Preparedness week has started and the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1 st , the IRS has published some advice on their website to those who may be affected by these storms along with…

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