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Now’s the Time to Brush Up on Your Bookkeeping Habits
Keep your business running smoothly by following these bookkeeping best practices.

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20222 min read


Another Rough Tax Season for IRS and Taxpayers?
The IRS and taxpayers may have another rough tax season. Here's how you can prepare.

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20223 min read


Planning for a Child’s College Expenses Should Start Early
Tax-related education benefits are available now. Others will only be useful with long-range planning. Make your plans as soon as possible.

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20226 min read


Crucial Steps You Can Use To Take Control of Your Finances in 2022 and Beyond
Take better control of your finances in 2022 by following these simple steps.

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20223 min read


Advance Child Tax Credit and EIP Must Be Reconciled on Your 2021 Return
Read on the new changes regarding the advance CTC and EIP and how they must be reconciled on your 2021 return.

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20223 min read


Tax Treatment of Reverse Mortgages
Find out what a reverse mortgage is and how it can help seniors keep up with rising costs and inflation.

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20224 min read


How Can a Nonworking Spouse Qualify to Fund an IRA?
Learn how a non-working spouse can qualify to fund an IRA.

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20223 min read


2022 Standard Mileage Rates Announced
Check out the announcement of the 2022 standard mileage rates.

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20224 min read


Employers and Self-employed Who Elected to Defer 2020 Social Security Tax, Payments Are Due Jan. 3rd
If you chose to defer paying part of your 2020 Social Security tax obligation, half of that deferral is now due on Jan. 3, 2022.

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20222 min read
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