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Our Olympic Champs Get a Tax Break
In addition to winning an Olympic medal, winners are compensated by the U.S. Olympic Committee with tax-free prize money:

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20222 min read
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Tax Breaks for Grandparents
Grandparents raising their grandchildren should be aware of a variety of tax breaks that may ease their financial burden:

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20224 min read
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Here’s What Happened in the World of Small Business in August 2021
Here are five things that happened this past month that affect your small business:

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20222 min read
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How to Use QuickBooks Desktop's New Customer Groups
You can now create groups of customers and automate the process of sending payment reminders with QuickBook’s new set of tools. Here’s how:

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20224 min read
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Mid-Year Tax Planning Checklist
Planning taxes in mid-year is a smart move. Here is a list of several life events that may trigger tax opportunities or consequences:

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20222 min read
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Consumers Lost Over $500 million Due to COVID-related Fraud
A report on COVID-related fraud cost consumers nearly $500 million. As COVID-19’s cost on society becomes clearer, here’s what it shows:

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20222 min read
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September 2021 Due Dates
Here are the important September tax due dates you need to know about for 2021:

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20223 min read
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Should You Opt Out of the Advance Child Tax Credit?
If you have children under 18, you might've already received the first Advanced Child Tax Credit. Learn why may be beneficial to opt-out:

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20224 min read
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With the Potential Higher Capital Gains Rate Looming Interest in Opportunity Zone Funds Renews
The Biden administration released its 2022 fiscal year budget. Here are details of some of the proposed tax changes:

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20224 min read
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