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Jul 28, 20222 min read

August 2021 Due Dates

Here are the August due dates you need to know about for 2021.

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IRS Extends COVID-19 Relief Leave Donations

In 2020, the emergency disaster declaration allowed employees to donate unused sick leave/PTO. The IRS extended the donations through 2021.

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Contemplating Refinancing Your Home Mortgage? Things You Should Consider

You may be thinking about refinancing your mortgage since mortgage rates are currently at historic lows. Here are a few things to consider:

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Tax Rules for Home Flippers

Would you consider flipping a house? Flipping properties appears to be gaining in popularity now that mortgage interest rates are low.

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Back-Door Roth IRAs

Here are several reasons retirement savers might prefer Roth IRAs over traditional IRAs:

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Day Care Providers Enjoy Special Tax Benefits

If you provide a family daycare business through the use of your home, you may be able to deduct some expenses related to your business.

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Sole Proprietorships—Don’t Overlook the Liability Issues

The simplest and cheapest way to start a business is a sole proprietorship. Heres's what you need to know about the liability issues:

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

Here are five things that happened this past month that affect your small business:

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Did You Get a Letter from the IRS? Don’t Panic.

If you have gotten a letter from the IRS do not panic. Here are some potential reasons why you got the letter and what you can do:

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