February
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Throwing snowballs at a mountain of debt
February 2023
Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert
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Word count: 256
Abstract: It’s common for many people to start the year intending to get out of debt, yet end the year owing just as much, if not more. This brief article explores a debt-reduction approach called “throwing snowballs,” which involves organizing debts from lowest to highest balance and knocking them down one by one.
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Moving out of state? Learn all the tax implications first
February 2023
Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 404
Abstract: Many people might think about moving to another state. However, it’s important to consider the tax ramifications before doing so. This article urges readers to identify all applicable taxes in a destination state ahead of time and recommends learning what the legal requirements are for establishing domicile.
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Qualifying for the home office deduction
February 2023
Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 477
Abstract: Working from home has become the norm for many people in recent years. Now they might be wondering if they can claim the home office deduction for 2022. The short answer is: Only those who are self-employed can claim it. This article delves deeper into the rules involved.
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Protect your business with meticulous records
February 2023
Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 563
Abstract: Running a business requires that strong, supportable records be kept. Every expense that appears on a tax return might have to be defended if the IRS decides to audit the return. And failing to operate in a businesslike manner and keep good records might lead the IRS to deem the activity a hobby rather than a business. This means expenses may be limited or disallowed. This article and a sidebar illustrate how the IRS (and sometimes the courts) view business records, what they’re looking for and what’s considered acceptable substantiation.
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Businesses can still deduct 100% of restaurant meals
February 2022
Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 249
Abstract: Business owners should remember that the 50% deduction limit for certain meals remains suspended in 2022. That means companies can deduct 100% of the cost of business-related, restaurant-provided meals. This brief article has the details.
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Could you have to pay a parent’s nursing home costs?
February 2022
Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert
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Word count: 380
Abstract: People with aging parents may worry about whether they could be held financially responsible for their parents’ nursing home bills if the parents can’t afford to pay them. This article explores filial responsibility laws, which are rarely enforced, and Medicaid’s estate recovery process.
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3 financial lessons of the pandemic
February 2022
Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert
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Word count: 478
Abstract: COVID-19’s rapid spread and the economic havoc that followed are vivid reminders of how unpredictable and volatile the broad economy — and each family’s personal finances — can be. This article discusses three financial lessons that may be learned from the pandemic.
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Get more worms by filing your taxes early
February 2022
Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 563
Abstract: They say the early bird gets the worm. Early federal income tax filers may get a couple worms. This article discusses two benefits to filing early. A sidebar addresses the idea of not filing a 2021 tax return until one’s delayed 2020 tax refund is issued.
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What’s your financial personality?
February 2021
Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 244
Abstract: Everyone’s personal financial plan doesn’t have to be complex, but it does generally need to cover two major facets: paying down debt and saving money. This brief article discusses the importance of identifying one’s financial personality and using that as a guide to creating a solid plan.
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Consider taxes before moving out of state
February 2021
Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 397
Abstract: Many people might think about moving to another state. However, it’s important to consider the tax ramifications before doing so. This article urges readers to identify all applicable taxes in a destination state and recommends being prepared to meet the legal requirements for establishing domicile.
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Claiming the home office deduction
February 2021
Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 468
Abstract: Many people have found themselves working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic and wondering, “Can I claim the home office deduction for 2020?” The short answer is: Only if you’re self-employed. This article delves deeper into the other rules involved.
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Why the child tax credit is so valuable
February 2021
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Word count: 560
Abstract: The federal child tax credit is available to help many taxpayers with children under the age of 17, and there’s a dependent credit for those who are eligible with older children. This article explores the details. A sidebar explains that a qualifying child must have an SSN for parents to claim the tax credit.
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Accounting for the near and the long term in a family budget
February 2020
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Word count: 275
Abstract: A good family budget should be simple yet comprehensive. As this brief article explains, this objective can be accomplished by addressing both the near term (such as day-to-day items) and the long term (such as college educations and retirement).
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Own a pass-through entity? Beware the Ides of March
February 2020
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Word count: 404
Abstract: “Beware the Ides of March.” Shakespeare’s words don’t apply just to Julius Caesar; they also apply to owners of pass-through entities such as calendar-year partnerships and certain S corporations and limited liability companies. Why? Because the Ides, March 15, is the federal income tax filing deadline for such entities. This article explains the details.
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Careful tax planning required for incentive stock options
February 2020
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Word count: 490
Abstract: Incentive stock options are a popular form of compensation for executives and other key employees. They’re a nice perk, but careful tax planning is required because of the complex rules that apply. This article discusses their advantages and offers some tips on managing the tax impact on the 2019 tax year, as well as in the future.
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The TCJA effect: Qualified residence interest
February 2020
Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert
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Word count: 559
Abstract: The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) made a significant impact on the deductibility of various types of interest expense for individuals. One area affected is qualified residence interest. This article reviews the TCJA’s effect on this type of interest. A sidebar looks at the law’s impact on investment interest.