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The Most Overlooked Tax Breaks and Deductions for Retirees

Regardless of age, working folks will always have one thing in common: the need to file taxes every year like clockwork. And somehow, it’s already that time of year again, where a tax filing can either result in a nice chunk of change in the form of a refund, or a stressful tax bill.  It […]

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Common IRS Tax Scams – How to Avoid IRS Imposters

Tax season is in full swing, which means there are documents to gather, deductions to account for, and forms to file. However, one more thing taxpayers, business owners, and financial institutions must be aware of are IRS tax scams in which con artists impersonate the government agency. Unfortunately, there is no shortage of criminals that […]

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5 Things You Need to Know Before Filing Your Freelance Taxes

If you’re a freelance worker, tax season is already here, and you have a few weeks to file taxes. A few things to know before filing taxes may help you. You may qualify for tax deductions for your work, which can help you decrease your taxable income. There are also things to know, such as […]

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5 Things You Need to Know About Taxes for Amazon Sellers

If you want to make your products accessible and get them in front of as broad an audience as possible, Amazon is the biggest online marketplace around, and there are some important things to learn about taxes for Amazon sellers.  There are some unique processes and rules around selling on Amazon, however, and it’s important […]

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Why TikTok Influencers Should Register Their Business

Not everyone can make a living with TikTok, but anyone can try. There’s never been a better time for young, media-savvy influencers to try to build a following and a career on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram.  Some influencers set out from the beginning hoping to make it big, while others start out […]

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What Taxes Do Truck Driver Operators Have to Pay?

Truck drivers are some of the most resilient workers in the country. Long-haul trips, maintaining compliance with the FMCSA, and dealing with poor weather conditions and other drivers are all things truck drivers must deal with regularly. To top it off, truck drivers who are also owner-operators have additional tax requirements to consider. Here is […]

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Top 5 Tax Tips for NFT Investors

The hottest new trend in digital finance is the non-fungible token, or NFT. Countless people are buying their way into it, and in some cases making a significant amount of money! The NFT itself is not an entirely new concept, but the market developing around them is a brand new phenomenon. The NFT market depends […]

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What to Know About Coronavirus Relief and Your 2021 Taxes

The COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States in the middle of the 2020 tax season. Uncertainty, social distancing, and state-mandated lockdowns greatly impacted our economy. More businesses have opened back up, and some areas have returned to at least some sense of normal pre-pandemic operations. So what does that mean for calculating your taxes? Early […]

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How to Maximize Year-End Charitable Giving in 2021

The end of the year is rapidly approaching. And while you might be eager to kiss 2021 goodbye, you might not like how fast it’s coming to a close. There are a lot of critical year-end tasks (like maximizing charitable giving!) and considerations for people and businesses. The end of the year is a busy […]

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Why NCAA Student-Athletes Need 1-800Accountant

We’ve entered a new era of college athletics. After stunning shifts in NCAA policy in the middle of 2021, the door has been opened for countless college student-athletes to make money with sponsorships and advertising based on their name, image, and likeness.  This is a dramatic change for schools, advertisers, and, most of all, student-athletes. […]