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Understanding the
Gift Giving Tax

"In an effort to keep taxpayers from transferring wealth from one generation to the next tax-free, there are specific limits..."

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No 1099, No Deduction!

"We're approaching the halfway point in the year, and we thought that it might be a good time to discuss..."

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Put Your Tax Refund to Good Use!

"Three-fourths of filers get a tax refund every year, with the average check weighing in at $2,972*. Here are some basic ideas..."

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What We Learned From the
2023 Tax Season

"Here we are, just on the other side of April. This was our best tax season yet! And here's why..."

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Avoiding the 10% IRA Early
Withdrawal Penalty

"Ordinarily, a 10 percent penalty must be paid if a taxpayer withdraws funds from an IRA or other retirement account..."

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S-Corps and Family:
Claiming Health insurance Deductions

"Let's say your 30 year old child works for your S-Corporation. They own no stock, but the S-Corporation covers their health..."

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2023 Changes to Meals and Entertainment Deductions

"As of now, the deduction for business meals is only 50 percent—a significant change from the previous 100 percent deduction..."

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Has your Return Been
Chosen For An Audit?

"Less than 1% of individual tax returns are usually selected for an audit. The percentage increases for higher..."

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Expensing Vs. Depreciating
Your Capital Asset

"Most of us are familiar with the concept of expensing an asset. However, if you are a business owner..."

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Self-Employment Taxes for Partnerships and LLC Members

"Does a member of a limited liability company (LLC) or a partner in a partnership have to pay self-employment taxes on the member’s..."

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Leveraging Your Child's
Lower Tax Rate

"It's likely that you're already aware of more well-known provisions in the tax code like the Dependent Child Care Tax Credit. In this article..."

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2023 Health Insurance Update
for S-Corp Owners

"If you operate your business as an S corporation, you continue to enjoy good news in 2023 when it comes to your health insurance..."

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Tax Extension for Californians
Impacted by Winter Storms

"California is extending the tax filing deadline for Californians impacted by December and January winter storms to October 16, 2023..."

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What your Should Know About the Work Opportunity Tax Credit

"Businesses hanging up their "Help Wanted" signs should be sure to check..."

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Understanding the IRS Term
"Contemporaneous Records"

"According to the IRS, the term "contemporaneous records" means that the records used to support a claim on..."

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New Electric Vehicle and Home improvement Credits

"Tax incentives for purchasing clean vehicles and installing high efficiency home improvements are..."

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Avoid These Surprising Tax Hits
Part Three-
The Limited Loss

"To demonstrate how the limited loss works, let's use..."

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Avoid These Surprising Tax Hits
Part Two-
The Kids Are Growing Up

"Raising children is one the most challenging jobs a human can have. It is also the most..."

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Avoid These Surprising Tax Hits
Part One-
The Home Office

"Our tax code contains plenty of opportunities to cut your taxes. There are also plenty..."

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Leasing Vs. Financing-
The Advantages
and Disadvantages to Both

"When the time comes to acquire a new vehicle for your business, there are many..."

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You Can't Deduct That Loss

"If your activity is a business, your income can be reduced by all your qualified business..."

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2023 Health Savings Account Limits

"You may be wondering, "What is a Health Savings Account?" Well, an HSA..."

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Five Things That May Trigger
an IRS Audit

"Each year, the IRS audits over 1 million tax returns. With agency resources shrinking..."

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The New 62.5 Cent Mileage Rate-
How Will It Affect You?

"Likely, you've taken note of the recent country-wide spike in gas prices. Well, the..."

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Cut Employment Taxes With the
S-Corporation: Part Two

"For 2022, lawmakers levy the self employment tax at the painfully high rate of 15.3 percent on the first..."

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Cut Employment Taxes With the
S-Corporation: Part One

"If you report your business on Schedule C of your Form 1040, you may notice that the self-employment tax significantly..."

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Young Entrepreneurs and Taxes:
When the Lemonade Stand
Makes Bank

"Everyone, including minors, must file a tax return if they had net earnings..."

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How to Monitor Your
Employee Withholdings

"As an employee, your employer withholds taxes based on what you claim on your W-4..."

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Does Your Summer Job Income Qualify for Tax Exemption?

"The summer season brings new life, warm weather, and boundless..."

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Now Is the Time for A
Withholding Review

"With tax season in the rear-view mirror, now is the time to take a hard look at your..."

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New IRS Transaction Reporting Laws- How Will They Affect you?

"A recent tax law change by this edition of Congress now requires ..."

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Make the Most of Your
Charitable Donations

"You may have noticed that recent changes in the tax code have done..."

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Does Your CA Business Qualify for Exemption from the CalSavers Program?

"California state law requires employers to either offer their own ..."

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How Rental Property Owners Can Avoid the Net Investment Income Tax

"The net investment income tax, or NIIT, is a hefty 3.8 percent tax on top of..."

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California's New SALT
Law Explained

"By making this election, you could reduce your personal federal taxable income..."

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Grouping- Part Two 
How to Make the Election to Group

"Revenue Procedure 2010-13 requires grouping disclosures in your tax returns for taxable years..."

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Grouping- Part One
A Tax Strategy for Owners of Multiple Businesses

"When you own more than one business, you need to consider the grouping rules that..."

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Is Now the Time to Transfer Your Home to Your Child?

"When you own more than one business, you need to consider the grouping rules that..."

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Is the Classification Settlement Program (CSP) Right for You?

"If you have workers that you treat as independent contractors, this article is..."

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Tax Considerations When Handling Someone Else's Estate- Part 2

"Grieving the loss of a loved one is painful and overwhelming. Ideally, settling..."

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Tax Considerations When Handling Someone Else's Estate- Part 1

" When a loved one passes away, someone must handle the resulting financial..."

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Why You Need a Trustworthy Bookkeeping and Payroll Service

"Handle payroll taxes the wrong way and you could end up in an IRS agent's office..."

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You Own a Vacation Rental- Is It Best to File a Schedule C or E?

"If you show a tax loss on your rental property, Schedule C is a great choice because it..."

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How Hiring Your Child Can
Be a Win, Win

"The hire-your-child strategy works best for a Schedule C proprietorship because..."

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Do You Need to Enroll in the CalSavers Program?

"CalSavers is California's retirement savings program designed for the millions..."

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The 105- HRA- Is It Right For Your Business?

"Does Your Business Qualify To Use The 105-HRA? The 105-HRA gives you the best..."

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Is a Reverse Mortgage
Right for You?

" When you think of a reverse mortgage, you may not think of using it as a tax planning..."

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Do You Qualify for Home
Internet Deductions?

"If you do some work at home, chances are, you use your home internet..."

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Cryptocurrencies Have Gone Mainstream- What That Means for You Come Tax Time

"With the price of bitcoin having gone through the roof (before its recent decline), and with ..."

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Embrace Your Wild Side With
a Self- Directed IRA

"Tax-advantaged retirement accounts such as IRAs are a great way to save for retirement..."

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How To "Treat Yourself" With
Tax-Free Fringe Benefits

"Flowers, fruit, books, and similar property" refers to a category of gifts that the IRS.....

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What To Do If Your 1099 Form Is Wrong

Tax season is upon us, which means it's time to gather together all of your 2021 tax.....

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Is Your Home a Residence or Rental Property?

When you use a home for both rental and personal use, regardless of that home’s .....

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Is Your Side Gig A Business
or a Hobby?

The IRS likes to claim that money-losing sideline activities are hobbies rather .....

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What is an FTB Temporary ID Notice And How Do You Know If It Affects You?

Recently some tax professionals have been getting calls from clients who have .....

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A Write-Off For You and Tax-Free Income For Mom and Dad

Imagine this: A tax deduction for you, and tax-free income for mom and dad....

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Utilize Investments Made In Your Child's Name

The term "Kiddie Tax" was introduced by the Tax Reform Act of...

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Bookkeepers Help You Avoid 
Penalties

If you file a 1099 Form, you may need to be aware of certain....

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The Way We Deduct
Entertainment Has Changed

You can now deduct up to 100% of meals... See how...

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2021 Year-End 
General Business Income Tax Deductions

Here are some general business income tax deductions

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Meet The Golden
Girls Team

Check out the main team members inside of Gold Standard Tax...

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Is The Property Considered an Investor or Dealer Property?

If you have recently fixed up a house and sold it, how would you count your taxes?

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How to Deduct the Costs of Starting a New Business

When starting a new business, there is a developmental phase that you can...

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How to Fight Against
Identity Theft

Here are key tips in order to protect yourself from cyberspace...

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Taxes and Cryptocurrencies 
(Such as Bitcoin)

If you trade Bitcoin as a part of your investing, here is what you need to know tax-wise...

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What is the Employee
Tax Credit?

See if you qualify for this credit and how you can earn more money...

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Is a Garage Qualified as a
Home Office?

If you work from home and your office is in your garage, can you qualify for...

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When You Start a New
Business

You could potentially qualify to get up to $100K tax-free money when you start a...

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Child Tax Increase
For the Year 2021

For the year 2021 only, the child tax credit has increased to up to...

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If You Rent Out Property, Here's What You Need to Know

There can be some unique tax attributions for rental properties such as...

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