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Thinking of Dumping Old Tax Records? Think Again

Thinking of Dumping Old Tax Records? Think Again

Tired of having all those old tax records taking up space? Want to dump as much as you can? Find out how long you should keep them.
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Understanding Passive Activity Loss Rules and How They Affect You

Understanding Passive Activity Loss Rules and How They Affect You

What are passive activity loss rules and how do they affect you? Fiducial defines passive activities and explains the rules regarding associated losses.
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Withdraw Cash from Your Closely Held Corporation at a Low Tax Cost

Withdraw Cash from Your Closely Held Corporation at a Low Tax Cost

Owners of closely held corporations be interested in withdrawing cash from their businesses at a low tax cost. Here are some strategies Fiducial suggests.
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Claiming the Business Energy Credit for Using Alternative Energy

Claiming the Business Energy Credit for Using Alternative Energy

Wondering whether alternative energy technologies can help your business manage energy costs? Check out the business energy credit.
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Employers are incentivizing employees to get COVID-19 vaccinations

People are wondering whether employers can mandate that employees get vaccinated against COVID-19. The short answer is, generally, yes — with exceptions.
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You Should Be Keeping Home Improvement Records

You Should Be Keeping Home Improvement Records

The gain from a home’s sale can be substantially higher than the allowable exclusion. Home improvement records can be beneficial and save on taxes.
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More Relief from Failure-to-Deposit Employment Tax Penalties

An employer would typically be penalized for failing to deposit federal employment tax. Examples include deposits of withheld income taxes and FICA taxes.
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SBA Raises Loan Limit For COVID-19 EIDL Loans to $500,000

SBA Raises Loan Limit For COVID-19 EIDL Loans to $500,000

An expansion of the COVID-19 EIDL program is having big impacts. Nonprofits and small businesses may now borrow up to $500,000 for up to 24 months.
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Tax Court Decision Holds Potential Impact for Travel Deductions

Tax Court Decision Holds Potential Impact for Travel Deductions

Many professions require extensive travel and time in paid lodging.Traditionally, taxpayers claim these as travel deductions. However, new rules are coming.
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Tax Advantages of Hiring Your Child at Your Small Business

Tax Advantages of Hiring Your Child at Your Small Business

Did you know that you can save family income and payroll taxes by putting your child on the payroll? If you own a small business, read on!
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Are SIMPLE and SEP Plans the Right Options for Your Small Business?

Are SIMPLE and SEP Plans the Right Options for Your Small Business?

Are you thinking about setting up a retirement plan for yourself and your employees? Two options to consider are the SEP or the SIMPLE.
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Do You Owe Taxes and Can't Pay by the Due Date?

Do You Owe Taxes and Can't Pay by the Due Date?

What do you do if you end up owing money on your taxes? The IRS encourages you to pay the full amount by imposin penalties and interest on late payments.
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Looking for a Tax Credit? Don’t Miss out on These!

Looking for a Tax Credit? Don’t Miss out on These!

A tax credit is a tax benefit that offsets your actual tax liability. Check out Fiducial's list of tax credits available to individual taxpayers for 2020.
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Switching Entities: Should You Convert from a C to an S Corporation?

Switching Entities: Should You Convert from a C to an S Corporation?

An S corporation can provide substantial tax benefits over a C corporation at times. However, costly tax issues may exist that you should assess.
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Good News! Big Increase in Child Tax Credit For 2021

Good News! Big Increase in Child Tax Credit For 2021

An increased child tax credit is part of the ARPA. The IRS will pay a portion of the credit in advance in monthly payments from July through December.
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Uncle Sam May Pick Up the Cost of Your COBRA Medical Coverage

Uncle Sam May Pick Up the Cost of Your COBRA Medical Coverage

The ARPA includes a provision for the federal government to pick up the cost of COBRA health coverage. Read on to learn more about this program.
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