Do you know if your worker is technically an employee or an independent contractor? The line can be blurry. The IRS provides guidelines to help you figure it out, but sometimes it’s not enough. The choice you make will have a significant impact on your staff and your taxes. It’s important that you’re accurate. Consider…
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If you think you might be inheriting property in the future, you need to consider the tax implications. The tax implications could be very different depending on whether you choose to receive it as a gift or inheritance. You should consider the inheritance taxes and gift taxes before transferring property. Inheriting property In most cases,…
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The federal government spending package titled the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020, does more than just fund the government. It extends certain income tax provisions that had already expired or that were due to expire at the end of 2019. The agreement on the spending package also includes the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement…
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My wife and I have recently started a family and are completely thrilled over becoming new parents. After coming home from the hospital, we very quickly realized that there are several new financial responsibilities that come with being a parent. We did our due diligence and felt prepared for most of the big changes, but…
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The home office tax deduction has been difficult to claim in the past. Luckily, the IRS has made it far more accessible in recent years. How, you ask? By simplifying the process as a whole. The IRS released the simplified option in 2013 which can save taxpayers a significant amount of time and paperwork. The…
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The term “R&D Tax Credit” for Fresno business owners might conjure images of lab coats, high tech manufacturing lines, or in-depth computer research and cause them to think the credit couldn’t apply to them. This common misconception may be keeping some businesses from reaping thousands (or possibly even hundreds of thousands) of dollars in tax…
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