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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.

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20222 min read
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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:

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20224 min read
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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.

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20224 min read
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Back-Door Roth IRAs
Here are several reasons retirement savers might prefer Roth IRAs over traditional IRAs:

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20222 min read
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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.

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20224 min read
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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:

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20222 min read
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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:

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20222 min read
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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:

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20223 min read
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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:

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20223 min read
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