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Learning about S Corporation Shareholder Basis

The IRS defines it as the amount of a shareholder’s investment in the business for tax purposes. If you have ownership in an S corporation, it is important to have a general understanding of basis.

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529 Plans for your Education Savings!

A 529 Plan is an investment account that offers tax benefits when used to pay for qualified education expenses. Investments grow tax free and withdraws are tax- and penalty-free as long as they are used to pay for eligible expenses.

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How to get IRS Letters for Stimulus and Child Tax Credit Payments

On March 11, 2021, the President of the United States signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) that authorized a third round of stimulus payments and advanced payment of the Child Tax Credit. The IRS issued notices that provided the amounts you received for these payments. This information is necessary to accurately complete your 2021 individual tax return.

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Re-Imagining Your Chart of Accounts

The Chart of Accounts is the backbone of your accounting records. It is a list of all of the accounts – bank, loan, asset, revenue, and expense – in your General Ledger, which holds all of your accounting transactions.

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The 13-Week Cash Flow Forecast

One of the best tools to forecast cash requirements is the 13-week cash flow forecast. It can help a business owner predict what their cash balance will be 13 weeks in the future. It helps to answer whether there will be enough cash to cover payroll and bills for a particular week.

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Short-Term Capital Gains vs. Long-Term Capital Gains

Have you ever wondered why gains are separated between long-term and short-term when you receive your 1099 at tax time? There is a very good reason for that, and one you might want to consider more carefully when investing.

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Help Wanted: You Have Options!

Many people have complained about the worker shortages this year. If you need additional workers in order to grow your business, here are some ideas for places to look.

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What Is Internal Control?

Internal control is the series of processes and procedures that are performed within the organization to ensure the integrity and accuracy of the financial information and reporting of that organization.

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How to Make Estimated Tax Payments

If you earn additional income beyond your salaried income, if you are under-withheld, or if you have your own business, you may need to make estimated tax payments through the tax year.

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5 Tips to Spice Up Working from Home

Working from home has its benefits. Yet, if you are someone who enjoys going to the office every day, chatting with co-workers in person, attending meetings that are not all virtual, and having a little spontaneity each week, then we are here to help.

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State Unemployment Taxation

With a record number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits due to the Covid-19 pandemic and struggling to make ends meet, it’s important to plan ahead in order to not have a shortfall.

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IRS Notices and Letters, Do’s and Don’ts

When you first notice the envelope a twinge of fear skitters across the brain. You search your memories trying to see if there is something you forgot to report on your last tax return. After drawing a blank on your memory search, you open the envelope with trepidation and read through the jumbled jargon of IRS speak.

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Business Meals Deductions Made Easy: Your Guide

The passing of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) in 2017 brought more changes to the tax code than any other event since the Tax Reform Act of 1986. Business meals are still allowable after the passing of the TCJA.

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