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February 9, 2021
IRS Identity Theft Program NOW OPEN!

The IRS is expanding a pilot program that uses Identity Protection Personal Information Numbers (IP PINs) to provide an extra layer of security for all taxpayers. Here is what you need to know.

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February 8, 2021
COVID-19 Relief Law Boosts Temporary Tax Deductions and Credits

As you would expect in these unusual times, some of the relief is in the form of direct government financial assistance and some is from tax benefits that can impact both tax year 2020 and tax year 2021.

Most of the provisions create extra deductions or credits where Uncle Sam puts cash directly into your wallet.

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February 5, 2021
Lawmakers Extend the Tax Extenders with the COVID-19 Relief Law

The Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2020, enacted on December 27, 2020, deals with the annual tax extenders. Congress made some of them permanent, while others got short- or long-term extensions.

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February 4, 2021
Secrets to IRS Penalty Forgiveness Using Reasonable Cause

The IRS can waive penalties it assessed against you or your business if there was “reasonable cause” for your actions.

The IRS permits reasonable cause penalty relief for penalties arising in three broad categories:

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February 3, 2021
SEP IRA vs Solo 401(k): Which Should You Choose?

How do you multiply your net worth?

Let the government help.

Here’s how: with both the SEP IRA and the solo 401(k) retirement plans, your investment in your tax-favored retirement

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February 2, 2021
February Tax Updates

As the tax filing season gets underway, now is a great time to review some tips to help ensure your tax return is processed without a delay. Also included are reminders of some surprising tax situations this year because of the pandemic. For small businesses there are some organizational hints that seem to work and a thoughtful article for all of us to consider about how we tend to undervalue the worth of our personal identities.

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February 1, 2021
Alert: Look for New 1099 NEC

Virtually every small business, including sole-proprietors, must issue at least one 1099 each year. And this year there is a new one called the 1099 NEC. Here is a summary of the most common of these informational tax forms that you will need to file your tax return this year.

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January 28, 2021
January Tax Planning Insights

Another round of stimulus payments will greet many of you in January thanks to a new COVID relief package enacted by Congress in December. Read about who qualifies for these latest relief payments, along with other benefits appearing in the bill including an extension of unemployment benefits and more financial assistance for businesses

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January 26, 2021
PPP Alert: New Shot for Your Tax-Free Cash

Did you miss out on the first two opportunities to receive your tax-free Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) cash? Many did miss out. Why? One reason: the word “loan.” Who wants a loan? No one. Well, almost no one. But who wants a cash gift, tax-free? If you do, read on for the details. But first, […]

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