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Year-End Taxes: What You Need To Be Thinking About At The End Of 2020

Year-End Taxes: What You Need To Be Thinking About At The End Of 2020

John LuckenbaughDecember 22, 2020January 5, 2022

2020 is nearly done. Whether you’re an individual concerned about how a new president and recovering economy will impact you, or you need to find

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Finally! IRS Issues Proposed Regulations On Business Meals & Entertainment

Finally! IRS Issues Proposed Regulations On Business Meals & Entertainment

Kelly Phillips ErbFebruary 29, 2020April 9, 2020

Still confused about the business expense deduction for meals and entertainment under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA)? In the months following the new law,

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10 Last-Minute Tax-Saving Moves To Consider

10 Last-Minute Tax-Saving Moves To Consider

Kelly Phillips ErbDecember 12, 2018November 13, 2019

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has been advising taxpayers to consider a tax withholding check-up to make sure there are no surprises come tax time. Significant changes,

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10 Expired Tax Provisions That Might Affect You In 2014

Kelly Phillips ErbNovember 24, 2014

Will tax extenders finally be addressed in 2014? About 55 provisions were not renewed after they expired in 2013. With Congress back in session, the IRS gearing up for tax season and tax professionals unsure of how to advise taxpayers, the clock is ticking.

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Ways To Show Thanks To Our Military On Veterans Day

Kelly Phillips ErbNovember 14, 2014November 17, 2019

Looking for a way to show your support for our military on Veterans Day? Here are 14 ways to show your thanks to our vets – and some of them come with a nice tax benefit to boot.

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11 (Or 12) Uses For Leftover Halloween Candy – Complete With Tax Consequences

Kelly Phillips ErbNovember 3, 2014May 18, 2020

Stuck with too much Halloween candy? Consider this list of ways to empty your bag… and don’t forget to consider the tax consequences!

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12 Expenses That Aren’t Tax Deductions For Most Taxpayers

Kelly Phillips ErbJuly 12, 2014August 3, 2020

“Can I deduct the cost of taking care of my cat? She’s like a member of the family.” Over the course of the year, I’ve

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The True Cost Of Christmas: Santa’s Tax Bill

Kelly Phillips ErbDecember 24, 2013July 19, 2020

Where in the world is Santa? And what kind of income and expenses is he racking up?

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Back To School: Deducting Tutors & Special Education

Kelly Phillips ErbSeptember 9, 2013May 19, 2020

It’s Back To School Week on the blog! All week long, I’ll be answering your questions about school and tax – complete with fun giveaways. Next up: paying for tutors can be expensive. Can you deduct any of those expenses?

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Back To School: Donating Backpacks, Clothes & School Supplies

Kelly Phillips ErbSeptember 6, 2013May 20, 2020

It’s Back To School Week on the blog! All week long, I’ll be answering your questions about school and tax – complete with fun giveaways. Next up: tips on claiming charitable deductions for donating school supplies, backpacks and more.

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