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Tax Considerations for Gig Workers
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Read more: Tax Considerations for Gig WorkersMileage is one of the most important things to keep accurate track of as a gig worker. Deliveries, ride-shares, or even driving to a client’s home to clean or babysit—all of it is business mileage and this deduction adds up fast.
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Why Choose a Small Tax Business Over a Big Name?
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Read more: Why Choose a Small Tax Business Over a Big Name?For many Americans, supporting local business has become a priority in an age where big corporate brands move in and push small businesses out of their neighborhoods. Choosing a tax professional that’s based in your community shows that you value keeping your dollars circulating in the local economy.
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Maximizing the Home Office Deduction for Sole Proprietors
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Read more: Maximizing the Home Office Deduction for Sole ProprietorsAs a sole proprietor of a small business, there are two options you can choose from when it comes to deducting home office expenses. The simplified method is calculated at $5 per square foot of office space, capped at $1,500. This method requires minimal recordkeeping, whereas the regular deduction method factors in all of your actual expenses toward the operation of your home office.
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Make Your Tax Refund Work for You
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Read more: Make Your Tax Refund Work for YouA tax refund is not free money from the government; it’s a literal refund of taxes you’ve paid into the IRS all year long. The larger the refund, the more you overpaid during the year.
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Why You Should File Your Taxes ASAP
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Read more: Why You Should File Your Taxes ASAPThe IRS will accept tax returns starting on January 26, 2026—should you go ahead and file? Short answer: YES. Doing your taxes can be stressful, and it’s not surprising that many folks procrastinate this annual activity. Let’s be honest: it’s nerve-wracking to worry about the potential of an audit if you make a mistake. But…
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Business Deductions for Sole Proprietors: A Guide to Schedule C Expenses
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Read more: Business Deductions for Sole Proprietors: A Guide to Schedule C ExpensesThis article will guide you through form Schedule C so you can capture all of your relevant business expenses. This is a general guide, so if you have questions please contact your tax preparer, accountant, or schedule a consultation with us to get clarification.
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Get a Head Start on Taxes in January
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Read more: Get a Head Start on Taxes in JanuaryJanuary usually sees taxpayers in a holding pattern, waiting for paperwork from employers and government agencies. Most of these forms are due to you by January 31, so you shouldn’t be waiting too long. In the meantime, there are a few things you can do while you wait for your paperwork to come in that will make it easier and more efficient when it’s time to file.
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6 Tax Breaks for Parents
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Read more: 6 Tax Breaks for ParentsAs the year winds down and visions of sugarplums and tax refunds dance in our heads, it’s worth taking a look at the ways your kids affect your taxes. From the child tax credit to the “kiddie tax,” let’s explore the 2025 guidelines so you can maximize the tax advantages. Some tax credits are refundable,…
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3 Ways to Maximize Your Tax Savings in 2025
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Read more: 3 Ways to Maximize Your Tax Savings in 2025As we approach the end of 2025, it’s not surprising that many folks are thinking about tax season and how they’ll use their refund. Before we get to the refund, though, let’s make sure you’re setting yourself up to take full advantage of tax benefits and savings available to you.
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Home Office Use Deduction for Sole Proprietors and LLCs: What Are My Options?
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Read more: Home Office Use Deduction for Sole Proprietors and LLCs: What Are My Options?There are approximately 30 million to 33 million small businesses that operate in the United States today, and roughly half of them operate out of their primary residence. Small town America still retains this population of at-home entrepreneurs, continuing a long legacy of cottage industries. The function of these business may be very different, but the opportunity to take additional deductions is not. If you work exclusively out of your home, have no access to additional office or workshop space, and are not employed working remotely, there’s information in here you will want to know about.
