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Tax Tips for Holiday Charity Donations
During the holidays, many charities solicit gifts of money or property. Read these tips for claiming charitable gifts on your tax return.

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20225 min read


Congress Terminates the Employee Retention Credit Early
Congress terminates the employee retention credit early. Learn how this can affect you and your employees:

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20222 min read


10 Tax-Saving Strategies to Consider Before Year-End
Be sure to utilize all of the tax-saving strategies you can during the 2021 tax season.

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20227 min read


Watch Out for Tax Penalties
Tax penalties aren't often intentionally accrued by taxpayers. Most whose wallets may be damaged do not know they are being penalized.

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20226 min read


Avoiding IRS Underpayment Penalties
Here are a few things taxpayers who fail to pay on time need to know so they can avoid IRS penalties for underpayment:

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20223 min read


Are You a Candidate for Bunching?
Bunching is an effective tax strategy to consider as the end of the year approaches. Learn when and how to utilize bunching.

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20225 min read


Tax Benefits When Saving for College Education
Investing in a child's post-secondary education can be tax-efficient if you do the following:

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20224 min read


Understanding the Taxation of Cryptocurrency Transactions
You should be aware of specific tax issues if you have owned, purchased, sold, gifted, or used cryptocurrency in business transactions.

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20228 min read


Understanding Tax Lingo
To understand tax articles and instructions written by tax professionals and authors, one needs to understand the basic terminology :

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 202211 min read


Employers Hiring New Employees May Be Able to Claim a Work Opportunity Tax Credit
Find out more about the Work Opportunity Tax Credit if you are a business owner and are hiring new workers.

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20225 min read


Mega-Rich Backdoor IRA Strategies May Backfire If New Tax Bill Passes
As a result of the House's proposed tax code, there are multiple issues that may arise.

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20222 min read


Education Credits are for Children? Think Again!
Credits for education are not just for sending your children to college. You, your spouse, and your dependents are also eligible.

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20222 min read


The Ins and Outs of Bookkeeping: All the Best Practices to Get the Best Financial Outcome From Your
Bookkeeping is a critical element to running a business and it's key to setting a secure foundation for financial success.

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20225 min read


Fall Tax Planning May Be Wise
The tax situation of every taxpayer is unique. Below you will find a list of possible tax strategies that you might find useful:

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 202210 min read


The Obscure Research Credit
Find out more about an obscure tax credit known as the R&D (research and development) credit:

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20223 min read


The IRS Backlog Is Causing Taxpayer Heartburn
Prior to COVID-19, the IRS issued refunds quickly and answered questions in a timely manner. However, COVID-19 caused an array of delays:

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20223 min read


Filing as Married Separate? Better Read This.
When filing tax returns, married taxpayers have two options. Here's what you need to know:

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20224 min read


October 2021 Due Dates
Here are the 2021 October due dates you need to know:

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20222 min read


October Extended Due Date Just Around the Corner
Here are the October extended due dates that may apply to you:

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20223 min read


Higher Income Individuals Beware
Here's a released list of proposed tax changes that impact individual, retirement, international and corporate tax law.

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 202211 min read
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