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Learn about the importance of the W-9 form for businesses and vendors.

What Is a W-9 and Who Is Required to Fill It Out?

A Form W-9 is an important document used by businesses to request the taxpayer identification number (TIN) of individuals, entities, or certain types...

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Why You Should Buy Real Estate for Your Small Business

When we set out to start or buy a business, our minds are often preoccupied with finding customers, building a team, and scaling growth. Little did...

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Learn 3 key tax strategies often overlooked by CPAs.

Top 3 Tax Strategies Your CPA Could Be Missing

As a firm that has been in existence for 60 years, we’ve seen all there is to see in reviewing tax returns in the marketplace. Some are a little… out...

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Learn how S Corporations are taxed and whether it's the right choice for your business.

How Do S Corporations Get Taxed?

One of most frequent questions we hear from business owners is around how an S Corporation works. Now, almost every business we work with has a tax...

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Pass through entity taxation cans save business owners thousands.

Understanding Pass-Through Entity Taxation: Save Thousands in Taxes

Pass-through entity taxation is a concept that might sound complex at first, but it's actually a game-changer for small business owners. In this...

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Learn how to comply with the beneficial ownership information reporting requirements and prevent financial crimes in your small business.

Demystifying BOI: Guide to Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting

Many small business owners may feel overwhelmed at the thought of yet another reporting requirement. However, BOI, or beneficial ownership reporting...

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Make the Most of End of Year Bonuses for Your Employees

Make the Most of End of Year Bonuses for Your Employees

Year-end planning is focused on reducing taxable profit. One popular way to reward employees and mitigate taxes is by issuing year-end bonuses. ...

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Maximizing Depreciation for the Best Tax Position

Maximizing Depreciation for the Best Tax Position

When it comes to maximizing depreciation deductions before the end of the year, timing is critical. It's important to start thinking about this well...

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Differentiating between good and bad debt can help you make informed decisions to safeguard your financial health.

Managing, Reducing and Controlling Debt

Debt can be a double-edged sword when it comes to its impact on a business. It has the potential to either propel a company towards success or plunge...

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Itemizing and strategic planning are key for maximizing tax benefits of charitable donations.

How Charitable Donations Impact Tax Deductions

When it comes to charitable donations, there are various ways businesses can approach it. One common question is about providing services to...

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Maintaining accurate business records is crucial for maximizing deductions.

Denied Deductions for Inadequate Business Records

In order to claim a deduction, the federal tax law requires that you provide evidence for a trade or business expense. This means you must show the...

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Save huge on taxes when you sell your business with the Section 1202 Exclusion.

Section 1202 Exclusion: Save Huge on Taxes When Selling Your Business

Your business means the world to you. You’ve fostered it from the beginning, working tirelessly to make sure that it has every opportunity for your...

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