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What Is A Tax Deduction Worth?
Summary There are many factors to consider, and the tax benefits differ for everyone, depending on your tax bracket. The most beneficial...
Shawna Echols
Feb 1, 20234 min read


Huge Increase in Scam Texts – Do Not Be a Victim
Taxpayers should be aware of the recent increase in IRS-themed texting scams aimed at stealing personal and financial information. In...
Shawna Echols
Jan 25, 20233 min read


IRS Finds a Cure for the Family Glitch
The Affordable Care Act (ACA aka Obamacare) was enacted over 12 years ago and one of its main features was the creation of government...
Shawna Echols
Jan 18, 20233 min read


How to Use QuickBooks to Get Your Finances In Order
Did you mean to clean up your accounting data by the end of 2022, but December was just too busy? Between life and work it was difficult...
Shawna Echols
Jan 11, 20234 min read


January 2023 Tax Due Dates
January 2023 Individual Due Dates January 3 - Time to Call For Your Tax Appointment - January is the beginning of tax season. If you...
Shawna Echols
Jan 4, 20235 min read


Looking Ahead to 2023 Taxes
With the holiday celebrations coming to an end and the New Year just around the corner, now is the time to take a look at the changes...
Shawna Echols
Dec 28, 20229 min read


Are Employee Holiday Gifts Taxable?
Tax Consequences of Employee Holiday Gifts It is common practice this time of year for employers to give their employees gifts. Where a...
Shawna Echols
Dec 20, 20222 min read


May 2022 Individual Due Dates
May 2022 Individual Due Dates May 10 - Report Tips to Employer If you are an employee who works for tips and received more than $20 in...

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20222 min read


About the 2022 Tax Extension
Shawna Echols March 14, 2022 What is a Tax Extension? As spring approaches, so do the tax deadlines. A tax extension can be filed by...

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20222 min read
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