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Top Ten Tax Jokes

I’m here to help you laugh all the way to your Form 1040.  The best way to start working on your income tax return is with a smile on your face. Here’s my Top Ten Favorite Tax Jokes & Quotes, … Continue reading

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How To Find A Good Tax Preparer

If you’ve been thinking about hiring a tax pro this year, what should you look for in a good tax preparer? Since there are so many to choose from, it only makes sense that you know what you need before … Continue reading

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How To Find Your Missing Tax Return

Taxpayers often need a copy of a previously filed tax return for any number of reasons. Perhaps you are applying for a mortgage loan or you’d like to amend a return. What do you do if you can’t find your … Continue reading

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Small Business Tax Questions – Are You Required To Deduct Expenses This Year?

If you’re a small business owner or self-employed person, what do you do if you have little or no income this year, along with substantial expenses? Do you have to report and deduct those expenses in the year in which … Continue reading

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Small Business Tax Questions – Do I File My Business Tax Returns Quarterly or Annually?

Have you started a small business and need to know when to file your tax returns? Perhaps you’ve heard about filing quarterly returns and are wondering if that requirement applies to you? Read on to get answers to these important … Continue reading

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Small Business Tax Questions – When Is The Due Date For Business Income Tax Returns?

Do you own a small business and are wondering when to file your federal income tax returns? This article will give you the information you need to keep the IRS happy. The due dates for federal business tax returns depend … Continue reading

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Self-Employed Tax Questions: How Much Income Tax Will I Pay On My Self-Employment Income?

If you’re self-employed (which means you are a sole proprietor and file Schedule C as part of your personal income tax return), are you wondering how much federal income tax you may have to pay? This article will help you … Continue reading

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Small Business Tax Questions – Do You Need A Balance Sheet on Form 1120S?

If you own an S Corporation, you must file Form 1120S every year to report income and expenses to the IRS. Part of Form 1120S is a balance sheet. Read on to find out whether you have to complete this … Continue reading

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Are You Ready For the March 15 Tax Deadline?

If your small business is a corporation, March 15 is one of the most critical tax return deadlines of the year – just as important as April 15.  Read on to find out why. For both C corporations and S … Continue reading

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3 Common Tax Return Mistakes

Every year the IRS delays the processing of countless income tax returns for the same reasons. Here’s the scoop on three of the most common tax preparation blunders and how to avoid them. Mistake #1: Forgetting to sign the return. … Continue reading

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