It’s always the same story. Revenue looks fine. Maybe even great. But cash is missing and nobody’s sure what went wrong… until it’s too late to fix it. By then, it’s Q4. The numbers are messy, the tax bill is ugly, and someone’s scrambling. This is why June matters. It’s the halfway point. You still […]
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Made a mistake on your tax return? Welcome to the club nobody wants to join but half the country ends up in anyway. We see it every year. Good people. Bad math. Missing paperwork. The good news is you can fix it. The better news is it does not have to be a nightmare. Here’s
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Alright, deep breath. If April 15 came and went while you were binge-watching just one more episode, or maybe you thought you filed… but didn’t… do not worry. You are not the first. You definitely will not be the last. And no, the IRS will not send a SWAT team to your door. Here is
Running a business is chaotic. Clients, staff, sales, problems… all of it stacks up. Then suddenly it is mid-April and you haven’t touched your taxes. The good news? You can get six extra months to file. It is called Form 4868 for individual returns, and Form 7004 if you have a C corporation. Both take
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Most people think taxes are just about paying. But tax breaks? That is where the game changes. These are the legal tools that let you pay less and yes, the IRS is totally fine with it. So what are tax breaks? They are rewards for doing things the government wants you to do like saving
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Today, we are diving into a topic that sounds like something you would find in your kitchen. But trust us, it belongs in your tax plan: the SALT deduction. What Is the SALT Tax Deduction? SALT stands for State and Local Taxes. Yes, not nearly as tasty as French fries, but way more important come
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You make money. The government wants some. That is income tax in a nutshell. Every time you earn, whether from a job, running your business, freelancing, or selling vintage sneakers online, the IRS is in the background, waiting for their share. And no, they are not exactly subtle about it. But income tax is not
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Estimated tax penalties are the worst. They are like the surprise jalapeño in your burrito… unexpected, painful, and always followed by regret. If you are a business owner, freelancer, or anyone who does not get taxes pulled from a regular paycheck, you’ve probably been told to pay estimated taxes four times a year. And if
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Health insurance can be confusing. Like trying to assemble IKEA furniture without instructions. But if you are wondering whether it is tax deductible, you’re in the right place. We will break it down without the jargon or the headache. If You Are Self-Employed Good news if you are your own boss. If you pay for
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Let’s talk about something that sounds boring but is actually kind of important: IRS quarterly tax payments. If you are self-employed, run a business, or have income that does not have taxes automatically withheld (looking at you, side hustlers and freelancers), then yes… you are supposed to pay the IRS every quarter. Why? Because the
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