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Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20222 min read
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.

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20224 min read
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:

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20224 min read
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.

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20222 min read
Back-Door Roth IRAs
Here are several reasons retirement savers might prefer Roth IRAs over traditional IRAs:

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20224 min read
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.

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20222 min read
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:


Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20222 min read
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:

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20223 min read
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:

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20223 min read
Know Where You Stand: Use QuickBooks Reports
Currently using QuickBooks? These are just a few of the insights you can get from QuickBooks reports to make better business decisions:
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