Taxes
Read up on personal and business taxes along with how you can take advantage of little-known tips for tax savings.
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What Is a PTIN Number? And Does Your Tax Preparer Have One?
Having a PTIN alone isn't an indication of a tax preparer's skills or experience, but it does show they've at least complied with the minimum requirements to charge for their services.
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What Are the Benefits of Pass-Through Taxation?
One of the main tax benefits of electing a pass-through business structure is avoiding double taxation. Business earnings are only taxed once, on the owner or shareholder's personal tax return.
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What Are the Tax Benefits of an LLC?
An LLC offers several tax benefits, including simply having the flexibility to choose how you want the entity to be taxed.
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What Are Estimated Quarterly Tax Payments?
Quarterly estimated tax payments are one way the IRS makes sure you pay-as-you-go. Here's an easy guide to help you get it right.
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What Is a 1099 Form? What to Know as an Independent Contractor
Received a 1099 Form in the mail? You'll need it to complete your tax return as an independent contractor.
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What Is Mello-Roos? the Ultimate Guide to This California Tax Law
If you have questions about Mello-Roos, we have answers. This California tax on properties is controversial and often misunderstood.
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Make Business Tax Deductions Work for You
Small businesses never want to leave money on the table, whether negotiating a contract, setting prices, or filing taxes. That's why it's essential to understand what business deductions you're entitled to when filing your taxes. You probably know about some—office equipment and consulting fees, for example—but others are less obvious.
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What Are Inheritance Taxes?
Inheritance taxes are only collected in a handful of states, but if they apply to your inheritance, you're going to want to know the basics—and possibly how to avoid these taxes.
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The Tax Friendliest Places to Live in the US
There are so many to choose living in a particular area. Certainly, warm climate, exceptional school systems, or enjoyable nightlife, may rank high on your list. But what about tax-friendliness? Find out where your favorite city ranks on the list?
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What Are Real Estate Tax Sales?
If a real estate owner does not pay the required taxes on a property, the county will offer the property up for sale at an auction as a 'tax sale' to help generate the lost tax income. There are two types of tax sales—tax lien sales and tax deed sales. Both result in a flexible and secure investment with minimal market risk.
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