Your Tax Season Checklist
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Taxes
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Dissolving a Business 101
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Talk to your business partners and stakeholders - including employees
5 Ways to Prepare for Next Tax Season
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Gather all necessary informationThe first step is to gather all of your information. While you may not have your W-2s for the year just yet, any other documents--investment statements, last year’s tax return, bank statements, and any other financial statements--can be pulled together for ease of access. You’ll ideally already have a filing system in place for tax purposes, but now is the time to create one if you don’t.
The IRS Is in Shambles
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The 2020 tax season was like one we’ve never seen before. Due to the extenuating circumstances caused by COVID-19, the IRS changed many aspects of our tax code. While these changes were mostly beneficial, they also made tax season much more complicated than usual.
Need More Time? Here's How to Get an Extension for Tax Season
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How do you file for an extension?
Still Haven’t Received Your Refund? You’re Not Alone.
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Did you file electronically or by mail?
3 Tax Deductions for Landlords
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Repairs, replacements and improvements, and maintenance
One of the main and most common deductions that landlords can claim on their tax returns is for repairs, maintenance, and improvements to their property. The IRS has published guidelines on what qualifies for this deduction. It is important to note that deductions differ for all three. Here are the differences:
What to Know as a 1099 Contractor
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You are responsible for paying your own state and federal income taxes.Since you are an independent contractor, you don’t have an employer that will automatically take your state and federal income taxes out of your paycheck. This means that you are responsible for paying these funds directly to the government. However, if you live in any of the following states, you don’t have to worry about state income taxes.