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Why It’s Important to Meet the Tax Return Filing and Payment Deadlines

The May 17 deadline for filing your 2020 individual tax return is coming up soon. It’s important to file and pay your tax return on time to avoid penalties imposed…

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Tips for Avoiding IRS Penalties

If your job or business has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, you may be concerned about your ability to pay taxes on time or to pay a delinquent tax…

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When it Comes to Taxes, Marriage May Cost You

Most people don’t choose to marry or stay single based on their tax bills, but it may be a factor. One byproduct of the U.S. tax system, under which married…

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Small Businesses: Stay Clear of a Severe Payroll Tax Penalty

One of the most laborious tasks for small businesses is managing payroll. But it’s critical that you not only withhold the right amount of taxes from employees’ paychecks but also…

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Filing a Gift Tax Return Regardless of Whether it’s Required May be a Plus

Did you know that it may be advantageous to file a gift tax return when transferring property to a family member, even when one isn’t required? If the return meets…

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If You Have an Unexpected Tax Bill, a Payment Plan May Be Your Best Option

Although recent changes in the tax law brought some new deductions and reductions in the highest marginal tax brackets, the loss or limitation of many deductions and changes in the…

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Still Working After Age 70½? You May Not Have to Begin 401(k) Withdrawals

If you participate in a qualified retirement plan, such as a 401(k), you must generally begin taking required withdrawals from the plan no later than April 1 of the year…

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An Extension May Be the Best Business Decision for Your 2018 Tax Return

By now you have most likely heard from your tax advisor or via news outlets about the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA).  The biggest tax overhaul since 1986, these…

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