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As Tax Reform Stalls, Small-Business Owners Spend Up To 150 Hours on Their Taxes
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A new taxation survey finds that the administrative burdens of paying taxes are more significant than the financial burdens. Here are a few tips on how to keep the time devoted to your taxes to a minimum.
April 12, 2013 in Personal Finance
How to Buy More Time on Your Taxes With an Extension

How to Buy More Time on Your Taxes With an Extension

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Don't feel pressured to file by April 15. If you're scrambling to get your taxes done this weekend, you might be better off filing for an extension. Here's how to do it the right way.
April 12, 2013 in Tax Center
Simple Strategies for Last-Minute Tax Filers

Simple Strategies for Last-Minute Tax Filers

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You have one week left to get your taxes done, but that doesn't mean you have to scramble. Here are some simple strategies to make the process go smoothly.
April 8, 2013 in Tax Center
5 Questions to Ask Before Filing Your Taxes

5 Questions to Ask Before Filing Your Taxes

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Don't file your taxes just yet. You could save yourself more money by answering these five simple questions.
April 4, 2013 in Tax Center
6 Fundamental Tax Tips for Entrepreneurs

6 Fundamental Tax Tips for Entrepreneurs

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Follow these simple rules to maximize your money--while staying on the IRS's good side.
April 2, 2013 in Tax Center
Tax Dilemmas Add to Burden of Healthcare Reform for Entrepreneurs

Tax Dilemmas Add to Burden of Healthcare Reform for Entrepreneurs

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With tax deadlines fast approaching, here's an important look forward at the tax implications of Obamacare on your business.
April 1, 2013 in Tax Center
How to Keep Your Zen During Tax Season

How to Keep Your Zen During Tax Season

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Here are five recommendations for keeping things copacetic this tax season.
February 20, 2013 in Tax Center
Calculating Your Home-Office Deduction Just Got Easier

Calculating Your Home-Office Deduction Just Got Easier

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The IRS provides a new streamlined option for determining how much you can deduct for your home-office space.
January 17, 2013 in Tax Center
How Long Do You Really Need to Keep Your Financial Documents?

How Long Do You Really Need to Keep Your Financial Documents?

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Say goodbye to your box of receipts -- here is a breakdown of which financial documents you really need to hold on to and which ones you can shred.
January 15, 2013 in Tax Center
Tax Time: 1099s for Contractor Wages Made Easy

Tax Time: 1099s for Contractor Wages Made Easy

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New IRS-approved web filing options make filing 1099 forms a breeze.
January 4, 2013 in Tax Center
Why You Should Hire Your Kids This Summer

Why You Should Hire Your Kids This Summer

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Putting your children on your payroll can help save on taxes and give them a taste of entrepreneurship.
July 12, 2012 in Tax Center
5 Resolutions for Freelancers in the Coming Tax Year

5 Resolutions for Freelancers in the Coming Tax Year

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Tips for organizing your financial life from the authors of 'The Money Book for Freelancers, Part-Timers, and the Self-Employed.'
June 18, 2012 in Personal Finance
Video: Four Ways to Write Off Health-Care ExpensesPlay Video

Four Ways to Write Off Health-Care Expenses (Video)

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Accountant Mark Kohler discusses four options for taking advantage of this write-off.
April 16, 2012 in Tax Center
Video: Three Tips for Maximizing the Meals Write-OffPlay Video

Three Tips for Maximizing the Meals Write-Off (Video)

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Accountant Mark Kohler offers advice for how you can make the most of this deduction without getting audited.
April 14, 2012 in Tax Center
A Reformed Hoarder's Guide to Records Storage

A Reformed Hoarder's Guide to Records Storage

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Effective record-keeping is one thing. Holding on to piles of paper is another thing altogether.
April 11, 2012 in Productivity
Video: How a Health Savings Account Can Be a Smart Tax StrategyPlay Video

How a Health Savings Account Can Be a Smart Tax Strategy (Video)

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Have you been considering a health savings account? Here, accountant Mark Kohler explains the advantages.
April 9, 2012 in Tax Center
Video: I'm Being Audited. Now What?Play Video

I'm Being Audited. Now What? (Video)

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Don't let a tax audit get you down. Accountant Mark Kohler offers four tips to help you save time and money.
April 7, 2012 in Tax Center
Video: Why You Might Want to Consider Putting Your Children on PayrollPlay Video

Why You Might Want to Consider Putting Your Children on Payroll (Video)

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Accountant Mark Kohler explains how putting your kids to work for your business can result in a sizable, and legal, tax write-off.
April 4, 2012 in Tax Center
Video: How to Avoid the Biggest Bookkeeping MistakePlay Video

How to Avoid the Biggest Bookkeeping Mistake (Video)

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Accountant Mark Kohler shares tips for how to steer clear of this tax time no-no.
March 31, 2012 in Tax Center
Video: Why You Should Consider Using the Home-Based Office DeductionPlay Video

Why You Should Consider Using the Home-Based Office Deduction (Video)

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Accountant Mark Kohler explains how this write-off can be useful come tax time.
March 26, 2012 in Tax Center
Last-Minute Ways to Save on Your Taxes

Last-Minute Ways to Save on Your Taxes

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Consider these ideas for tax breaks on your 2011 taxes.
March 22, 2012 in Tax Center
Video: Three Tips for Avoiding a Tax AuditPlay Video

Three Tips for Avoiding a Tax Audit (Video)

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Accountant Mark Kohler offers advice for how you can keep the IRS from knocking on your door.
March 22, 2012 in Tax Center
Five Tips For Avoiding a Tax Audit

Five Tips For Avoiding a Tax Audit

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Before you file your taxes, watch out for these common red flags that could draw unwanted attention by the IRS.
March 15, 2012 in Tax Center
A Quick Guide for 'Solopreneurs' at Tax Time

A Quick Guide for 'Solopreneurs' at Tax Time

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The tax-filing process for a one-person business can be intimidating the first time around. These tips will alert you to some of the nuances.
March 8, 2012 in Tax Center
Video: Four Tips for Backing Up Tax DocumentsPlay Video

Four Tips for Backing Up Tax Documents (Video)

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Accountant Mark Kohler offers advice for keeping critical tax documents organized and safe.
March 8, 2012 in Tax Center

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