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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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Are there deductions for W-2 employees?

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Are there deductions for W-2 employees?

Mentions W-2 employee deductions but pivots to promoting his Explorer membership for small business tax advice.

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Your tax preparer should actually talk to you

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Your tax preparer should actually talk to you

Most tax preparers just file and hand you the bill without explaining what they did or what you're paying for.

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Truck drivers often miss these big deductions

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Truck drivers often miss these big deductions

Long-haul truckers can claim per diem and mileage for parts runs, but many tax preparers miss these.

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Rental remodel costs aren't all deductible right away

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Rental remodel costs aren't all deductible right away

Capital improvements like roofs and countertops depreciate over time, while repairs like carpet and paint can be written off immediately.

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Your tax preparer should actually talk to you

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Your tax preparer should actually talk to you

If your tax person never explains anything or offers advice, they're just plugging in numbers and you deserve better.

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Equipment purchases are deductible for your business

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Equipment purchases are deductible for your business

An auto repair shop missed $50-60K in annual equipment write-offs for 7 years because their tax person said they couldn't deduct it.

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How a business cruise can be tax deductible

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How a business cruise can be tax deductible

Business education cruises with relevant experts can qualify as deductible business expenses you can take annually.

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The IRS isn't going away, so file your taxes

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The IRS isn't going away, so file your taxes

The IRS gets copies of your W-2s and 1099s and will file a return for you without deductions if you don't.

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Is there a secret to avoid paying all taxes?

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Is there a secret to avoid paying all taxes?

The only way to avoid all taxes is to die; otherwise the tax code exists to help business owners take deductions.

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You don't need an LLC to be in business

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You don't need an LLC to be in business

You're in business from dollar one of income, whether or not you've formed an LLC.

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First time abatement can remove IRS penalties

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First time abatement can remove IRS penalties

If you've filed and paid on time for 4-5 years, ask the IRS for a first time abatement to remove late penalties (but not interest).

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