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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


Intimidated by Accounting? Five Simple Steps Are All You Need
Accounting tasks are important and necessary for any business. Get a better sense of your business's financial health with these tips.

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20223 min read


The Smart Money Moves That Gig Workers Need
For those without regular income or with no automatic taxes withheld, here’s how you can be methodical & responsible with income & taxes.

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20223 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


Here’s What Happened in the World of Small Business in October 2021
Here’s What Happened in the World of Small Business in October 2021:

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20222 min read


Record Expenses in QuickBooks Online and On Your Phone
During the course of your tax returns and reports, you must accurately record the money spent on your business. Here’s how to do it.

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
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