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Divorcing business owners should pay attention to the tax consequences

If you’re getting a divorce, you know the process is generally filled with stress. But if you’re a business owner, tax issues can complicate matters even more. Your business ownership…

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An “innocent spouse” may be able to escape tax liability

When a married couple files a joint tax return, each spouse is “jointly and severally” liable for the full amount of tax on the couple’s combined income. Therefore, the IRS…

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With Year-end Approaching, 3 Ideas That May Help Cut Your Tax Bill

If you’re starting to worry about your 2021 tax bill, there’s good news — you may still have time to reduce your liability. Here are three quick strategies that may…

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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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Jan/Feb 2021 Tax Tips

January/February 2021 Tax Tips

What if you can’t pay your taxes on time? If you’re unable to pay your tax bill by April 15, you have several options, but doing nothing isn’t one of…

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Business, the Remote Worker, and Taxes, Part II: Business Entity Related Taxes

The year 2020 has been one for the ages. Travel restrictions, gathering restrictions, and personal health issues have forced businesses to shift their focus, their workforces, and the way they…

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What Happens if an Individual Can’t Pay Taxes

While you probably don’t have any problems paying your tax bills, you may wonder: What happens in the event you (or someone you know) can’t pay taxes on time? Here’s…

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Keep Future Options Open with Powers of Appointment

The amount of flexibility you build into your estate plan will go a long way toward how successful, ultimately, it is at carrying out your wishes after you’re gone. Using…

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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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The R&D Credit: Are You Leaving Tax Dollars on the Table?

Federal and state research credits (often referred to as the “research and development,” “R&D” or “research and experimentation” credit) are among the most valuable tax incentives available today. But many…

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