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Tax Pro Spotlight: Michael Braun

Tax Pro Spotlight: Michael Braun From time to time, we like to shine a spotlight on a tax professional who is active in the Tax School community. Meet Michael! Hi,…

Mid-Year Tax Planning Ideas for Tax Professionals

Mid-Year Tax Planning Ideas for Tax Professionals It’s time for a mid-year checkup. In today’s blog, Tom shares some planning ideas for tax professionals such as estimating 2021 income and…

RMDs are Back

RMDs are Back In today’s blog, Tom reminds tax professionals who have clients that need to take RMDs that they are not waived in 2021 the way they were last…

May 17 Filing Deadline Tidbits

May 17 Filing Deadline Tidbits Tom reminds of us of the May 17 filing deadline, including what is and isn’t due today. He also shares what an extension gives our…

Advance Child Tax Credit…Should You Turn It Down?

Advance Child Tax Credit…Should You Turn It Down? Tom explains the 2021 changes to the child tax credit made by the American Rescue Plan. He also gets us thinking that…

The IRS Says Don’t Amend Returns

The IRS Says Don’t Amend Returns The IRS has provided more guidance and a safe harbor for deducting expenses paid with tax-free PPP money. And they still don’t want us…