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About the 2022 Tax Extension
Shawna Echols March 14, 2022 What is a Tax Extension? As spring approaches, so do the tax deadlines. A tax extension can be filed by...

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20222 min read


February 2022 Due Dates
Here are the important tax due dates for February 2022:

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20223 min read


Costs for Installing Medically-Related Home Improvements Have Tax Benefits
Installing medically-related home improvements could lead to tax benefits.

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20224 min read


Don’t Think You Have to File a Tax Return? You May Be Missing Out!
Read on why you should consider filing for 2021:

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20223 min read


Advance Child Tax Credit and EIP Must Be Reconciled on Your 2021 Return
Read on the new changes regarding the advance CTC and EIP and how they must be reconciled on your 2021 return.

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20223 min read


Employers and Self-employed Who Elected to Defer 2020 Social Security Tax, Payments Are Due Jan. 3rd
If you chose to defer paying part of your 2020 Social Security tax obligation, half of that deferral is now due on Jan. 3, 2022.

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20222 min read


Do You Need a New IRS Identity Verification?
Here’s what you need to do to get a new IRS identity verification:

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20222 min read


Does Your Business Need to File Forms 1099-NEC or 1099-MISC?
Learn whether your business needs to file forms 1099-NEC or 1099-MISC.

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20223 min read


What Is Tax Basis and Why Is It So Important?
Learn how the basis of an asset is used to calculate tax deductions for depreciation, casualties, and depletion, as well as gains or losses.

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20224 min read


January 2022 Due Dates
Here are the January 2022 tax due dates you need to know:

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20225 min read


The IRS May be Getting a Massive Budget Increase. Will It Impact the Audit Rate?
Learn more about the proposed major budget increase to the IRS and how it could affect you:

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20222 min read


Retroactive Termination of the Employee Retention Credit
If you applied for the ERC in the last few months of 2021, you may be impacted by the IIJA’s retroactive changes.

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20222 min read


Tax Information Reporting Requirement for Cryptocurrency Added by Infrastructure Bill
Read about these new rules that will apply to digital asset transactions in 2023. The first crypto tax forms will appear in January 2024.

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20224 min read


Tax-Free Gifting
If you have a large estate subject to the estate tax upon your death, consider ways to give some of your wealth to your loved ones now.

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20224 min read


Tax Benefits Available to Disabled Taxpayers
Many disabled individuals qualify for tax credits and other benefits. Here are a few of them:

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20226 min read


Tax Benefits for Holiday Gifts
There may be tax benefits when you give holiday gifts to family members, employees, and others may yield tax benefits. Read more:

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20224 min read


December 2021 Due Dates
Here are important December 2021 tax due dates you need to know about:

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20223 min read


Tax Tips for Holiday Charity Donations
During the holidays, many charities solicit gifts of money or property. Read these tips for claiming charitable gifts on your tax return.

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20225 min read


10 Tax-Saving Strategies to Consider Before Year-End
Be sure to utilize all of the tax-saving strategies you can during the 2021 tax season.

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20227 min read


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
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