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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. […]

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What Do Rideshare Drivers Pay in Taxes?

Rideshare driving is one of the most popular industries today. It’s a convenient way for many people to make a living, all while dictating their own schedules. Rideshare drivers are self-employed individuals, like other workers in the gig economy, and therefore must pay their own taxes.  While rideshare services like Lyft and Uber provide tax […]

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How Do I Calculate My Home Office Deduction?

Some people have been working out of their homes for many years, while others have had to establish a home office recently. Working from home has gone from a luxury to a necessity due to the coronavirus pandemic. Working from home brings its own opportunities and complications as well. It can be a challenge to […]

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Q2 Estimated Tax Payment Deadline Approaching

We’re coming up to the end of the second financial quarter of the year! For most employees, tax season is over, but you’ve got other responsibilities if you’re a small business owner or otherwise self-employed.  If you’re self-employed, it’s up to you to turn in estimated income tax payments every quarter. However, small businesses should […]

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7 Tax Deductions Engineers Can Claim on Their Taxes

If you haven’t yet filed your taxes and work as an engineer, check out these seven common tax deductions that could minimize your tax burden this year! Tax Deductions for Engineers Engineers can receive tax deductions for different aspects of their jobs. The best tax deductions for engineers follow. 1. Advertising You can claim a […]

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6 Ways To Properly Manage Your Business Property Tax

Paying taxes is one of your responsibilities as a business owner. In addition to your other taxes, you are accountable for paying property taxes if your business owns a building or land. If you don’t file or pay your taxes, you could face some serious and costly consequences. In the worst scenario, your property could […]

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Tax Consultants: How Can They Help Small Businesses?

Every small business has to deal with taxes, but not every company and business owner handles them equally well.  Many business owners barely get by, turning in tax returns at the last minute and praying to avoid an audit. And that’s understandable! Tax law is almost endlessly complex, and specific requirements change all the time.  […]

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Pet Savings: 11 Tax Deductions for Veterinarians

Running a veterinary practice is a lot of work. Between providing care on the medical side and managing your business on the administrative side, it can be hard to balance and keep your priorities in order. You want to focus on the animals you love so much, but how can you concentrate when you have […]

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Complete Guide to Handling Taxes for Rideshare Drivers

As a rideshare driver, you are considered self-employed and treated as a business by the IRS. However, this may change if local or state laws require Uber or Lyft to employ drivers directly.   Tax obligations can be incredibly complicated for Uber and Lyft drivers. You don’t have an employer handling many tax compliance concerns for […]