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1-Minute Update: Recent and Upcoming Audit, Accounting & Tax Dates to Watch
Finance teams, nonprofit leaders, and business owners do not need to track every technical update, but they should know which changes may affect upcoming audits, tax planning, reporting, and compliance.
Here are a few recent and upcoming effective dates to keep on your radar.

JConner
3 days ago2 min read
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Am I Overpaying in Taxes? 10 Red Flags to Check Before Year-End
If you are wondering whether you may be overpaying in taxes, here are 10 red flags to review before the end of the year.

JConner
Jul 14 min read
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Tax Planning by Life Stage: What to Think About as Life Changes
Tax planning is not just for business owners or high-income earners. Your tax situation can change whenever your life changes.
A new job, marriage, a child, a home purchase, college expenses, retirement, or even a side business can all affect your tax return. The more you plan ahead, the fewer surprises you may face at filing time.
Here are common tax planning considerations at different stages of life.

JConner
Jun 264 min read
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Real Client Scenario: How Better Bookkeeping Changed the Way One Business Owner Made Decisions
Many small business owners think of bookkeeping as something they need only at tax time. Receipts are gathered, transactions are categorized, reports are printed, and the goal is usually simple: get the tax return filed. But good bookkeeping can do much more than help with tax preparation. But good bookkeeping can do much more than help with tax preparation.

JConner
Jun 194 min read
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Commonly Overlooked Tax Deductions for Small Business Owners
Running a small business means watching your expenses, managing cash flow, and making sure you are not paying more in taxes than necessary. The challenge is that many deductible expenses are easy to miss, especially when they happen throughout the year in small amounts.

JConner
Jun 195 min read
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Navigating the No Tax on Tips Law Change and Its Impact on Your Individual Tax Filing
Understanding recent changes in tax laws can be challenging, especially when it comes to income sources like tips. The new tax law regarding tips has created some confusion for taxpayers who rely on this income. This post will clarify what the no tax on tips law change means and how you should report your tips when filing your individual taxes.

JConner
Apr 303 min read
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How the IRS Decides Who Claims a Child as a Dependent for Separated or Divorced Couples
When parents separate or divorce, deciding who claims a child as a dependent on their tax return can become complicated. The IRS has clear rules to determine which parent can claim a child as a qualifying dependent under different filing statuses.

JConner
Apr 283 min read
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Maximizing Financial Planning Strategies Post One Big Beautiful Bill Act for Various Filing Statuses
Tax planning meeting.

JConner
Apr 283 min read
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Understanding Tax Law Changes for Individual Filers Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Taxpayers and business owners face a new landscape after the introduction of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). This legislation brings several important tax law changes that affect how individual filers calculate and pay their taxes. Understanding these changes is essential to avoid surprises and to make the most of available benefits.

JConner
Apr 283 min read
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IRS increases mileage deduction rate by 4 cents to 62.5 for the last half of 2022.
In response to the rising cost of fuel, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced an increase in the optional standard mileage rate...

JConner
Jul 14, 20221 min read
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