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Free resources to help you during tax season

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Free resources to help you during tax season

We built a subscription site with videos, answers to common questions, and a community forum you can join for free.

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Why your tax preparer should actually talk to you

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Why your tax preparer should actually talk to you

A good tax office asks questions and gives advice instead of just processing your drop-off paperwork.

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How to know if you have the wrong tax guy

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How to know if you have the wrong tax guy

If your tax preparer doesn't explain your return or teach you anything, it's time to find someone who will.

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Why the Augusta rule isn't as easy as people think

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Why the Augusta rule isn't as easy as people think

You need employees, actual business use, and fair market rent to qualify for the Augusta rule deduction.

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How business owners can write off a cruise

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How business owners can write off a cruise

Host a business conference on a cruise ship to make it a legitimate tax-deductible business expense.

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Why business owners miss deductions they deserve

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Why business owners miss deductions they deserve

Fear of IRS scrutiny makes people skip legitimate write-offs, but receipts are usually enough proof.

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Your tax preparer should actually talk to you

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Your tax preparer should actually talk to you

Many tax returns have costly errors because preparers don't explain what they did or ask the right questions.

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How to know if you have a good tax preparer

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How to know if you have a good tax preparer

A good tax pro talks with you year-round and explains your return, not just files it.

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Equipment purchases are deductible for your business

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Equipment purchases are deductible for your business

Business owners can write off equipment purchases, and missing this deduction could cost you tens of thousands over time.

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Borrowing someone's kids for earned income credit is fraud

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Borrowing someone's kids for earned income credit is fraud

Paying someone to claim their children for earned income credit carries penalties and is considered tax fraud.

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Why a side business beats W-2 income for tax savings

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Why a side business beats W-2 income for tax savings

Self-employment opens up more deductions and retirement options than a regular job offers.

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You can amend your tax returns going back three years

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You can amend your tax returns going back three years

Send in your old returns and we'll find missed deductions and get your money back.

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Why IRS rules seem complicated but help small businesses

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Why IRS rules seem complicated but help small businesses

The complex tax code actually contains rules designed to help small businesses reduce their tax burden.

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Why AI tax advice can steer you wrong

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Why AI tax advice can steer you wrong

AI gives generic past advice, but your taxes depend on your specific age, goals, and situation.

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What to do when your ex claims your kids first

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What to do when your ex claims your kids first

Mail a paper return with school records or divorce decree and the IRS will fix it and bill your ex.

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What's one of the worst tax situations you can get in

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What's one of the worst tax situations you can get in

A teaser question about problematic tax situations people commonly face.

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What paying your fair share actually means

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What paying your fair share actually means

Paying your fair share just means following the rules and keeping receipts for legitimate business expenses.

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Do you have to report Venmo business income

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Do you have to report Venmo business income

Yes, business income received through Venmo must be reported on your taxes.

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Why the IRS isn't a conspiracy theory

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Why the IRS isn't a conspiracy theory

The IRS publishes all its rules publicly, and following them legally reduces what small businesses owe.

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What actually counts as a business deduction

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What actually counts as a business deduction

A business deduction must help your business, not just be something you paid for personally.

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How the IRS caught 1.3 million fake kids in 1987

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How the IRS caught 1.3 million fake kids in 1987

When the IRS required Social Security numbers for dependents in 1987, 1.3 million made-up children vanished from tax returns.

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What to do if you can't pay your tax bill

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What to do if you can't pay your tax bill

Set up a payment plan to stop penalties, or check if you qualify for an offer in compromise at irs.gov.

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Tax season is over, now let's find your money

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Tax season is over, now let's find your money

After tax season, we help you find money and get it back in your pocket.

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Tax deductible cruise information

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Tax deductible cruise information

Brief mention of a tax deductible cruise with a link for more details.

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