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Tax Extenders

Tax Extenders

Tax Extenders Did you know there a number of provisions that have been extended AND made retroactive via the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020, signed by the President on December 20,…
Standard Deduction Impacts Office in Home

Standard Deduction Impacts Office in Home

Standard Deduction Impacts Office in Home Tom talks through some important distinctions about deductions involved with office in the home. Give it a watch or if you prefer to read,…
2020 IRA Changes

2020 IRA Changes

2020 IRA Changes Tom takes a look at some IRA changes that came out of the new SECURE Act signed back in December 2019. Give it a watch or if…
Tax Season Resources & Tools

Tax Season Resources & Tools

Tax Season Resources & Tools You’re not alone during filing season. There are many tools out there to provide a helping hand along the way, and in this quick video,…
Tax Preparer Penalties: Who, me??

Tax Preparer Penalties: Who, me??

Tax Preparer Penalties: Who, me?? My Client Wouldn’t Listen to My Advice and Now IRS Wants to Penalize Me?!? I told my client every year when he came in for…
Is Your Client’s Activity a Hobby or a Business?

Is Your Client’s Activity a Hobby or a Business?

Is Your Client’s Activity a Hobby or a Business? Pick a Little Talk a Little Pick a Little Talk a Little… …Cheep cheep cheep talk a lot pick a little…