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Avoiding IRS Underpayment Penalties
Here are a few things taxpayers who fail to pay on time need to know so they can avoid IRS penalties for underpayment:

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20223 min read


Are You a Candidate for Bunching?
Bunching is an effective tax strategy to consider as the end of the year approaches. Learn when and how to utilize bunching.

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20225 min read


Tax Benefits When Saving for College Education
Investing in a child's post-secondary education can be tax-efficient if you do the following:

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20224 min read


Understanding the Taxation of Cryptocurrency Transactions
You should be aware of specific tax issues if you have owned, purchased, sold, gifted, or used cryptocurrency in business transactions.

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20228 min read


Understanding Tax Lingo
To understand tax articles and instructions written by tax professionals and authors, one needs to understand the basic terminology :

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 202211 min read


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

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20222 min read


Employers Hiring New Employees May Be Able to Claim a Work Opportunity Tax Credit
Find out more about the Work Opportunity Tax Credit if you are a business owner and are hiring new workers.

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20225 min read


The Ins and Outs of Bookkeeping: All the Best Practices to Get the Best Financial Outcome From Your
Bookkeeping is a critical element to running a business and it's key to setting a secure foundation for financial success.

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20225 min read


How Understanding the ‘Rule of 72’ Helps You Make Personal Finance Decisions
Learn more about how compound interest works with the "rule of 72."

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20222 min read


Fall Tax Planning May Be Wise
The tax situation of every taxpayer is unique. Below you will find a list of possible tax strategies that you might find useful:

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 202210 min read


The Obscure Research Credit
Find out more about an obscure tax credit known as the R&D (research and development) credit:

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20223 min read


Here’s What Happened in the World of Small Business in September 2021
Here are five things you should know that happened in the past month that could affect your small business:

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20222 min read


The IRS Backlog Is Causing Taxpayer Heartburn
Prior to COVID-19, the IRS issued refunds quickly and answered questions in a timely manner. However, COVID-19 caused an array of delays:

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20223 min read


Filing as Married Separate? Better Read This.
When filing tax returns, married taxpayers have two options. Here's what you need to know:

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20224 min read


October 2021 Due Dates
Here are the 2021 October due dates you need to know:

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20222 min read


October Extended Due Date Just Around the Corner
Here are the October extended due dates that may apply to you:

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20223 min read


Higher Income Individuals Beware
Here's a released list of proposed tax changes that impact individual, retirement, international and corporate tax law.

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 202211 min read


Should You Get an IRS Identity Protection PIN?
IRS assigns Identity Protection PINs (IP PINs) are to prevent misuse of social security numbers. Why should you get one?

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20223 min read


What You Need to Know About the IRS and Tax Audits
An audit from the IRS can be intimidating. The more prepared and better represented you are, the greater your chance for a positive outcome.

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20224 min read


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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