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Do I need to pay Estimated Taxes?

Many of our clients make estimated tax payments. Part of our job is to help them determine when to make these payments and how much to pay. What are estimated taxes and how do they apply to you?

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When S Corporations Cost You

In my continued efforts to educate the American taxpayer on our needlessly complicated tax system and debunk tax myths, this article provides multiple, common examples of when it would be less desirable to do business as an S Corporation than another option such as a sole proprietorship/single member LLC (businesses with one owner) or a partnership (businesses with multiple owners).

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Helping Someone Else with Their Taxes

When you’re helping someone whose mental or physical health is declining, they often try to retain as much independence as they can and continue to do as much for themselves as they can. This may include continuing to handle their taxes themselves – whether this is using an online tax preparation platform or interacting with their tax advisor. This can be problematic for several reasons.

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Understanding Self-Employed Retirement Plan Options

One of the topics my self-employed and small business clients consistently ask me about is retirement plan options. When you’re an employee, it’s likely your employer has a retirement plan established and you make your desired contribution without giving too much thought about the plan itself. However, when it’s your company, choices must be made.

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