Dealing with the IRS isn’t always simple and straightforward. Most employed individuals have the luxury of paying regular income tax which is withheld from their paychecks. But depending on what kind of work you do and how you do it, you may be obliged to pay quarterly estimated taxes. What Are Quarterly Estimated Taxes? The […]
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Freelancing and independent contracting are becoming more common. Many of the most specific tasks that need to be done are given to these workers. Developers creating apps are just one example of the huge freelance economy. Small businesses and startups often hire contractors and freelancers at some point. Freelancing and contracting provide many unique benefits
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Your marriage status has a large impact on your taxes. But even when you’re married, you still have a serious tax choice to make. While taxes aren’t the most romantic topic to discuss with your partner, you’ll want to have the talk. So, cuddle up in bed, get a glass of wine, grab your tablet,
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Why is tax season so daunting? Well, we all fear the unknown. And for many business owners and medical professionals, April is the month of the unknown. How much money will I owe? How much money will I have left? What are the consequences of that financial decision I made earlier in the year? Many
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Jeff and Trisha are a couple with two kids living in California. When they came to Cerebral for advice, Jeff had recently changed from doing W-2 work to running his healthcare business as a full 1099 independent contractor. Jeff already had a strong feeling he was paying too much tax. He had all kinds of
We recently had a question from a client about solar panels and their potential tax advantages. We’re actually looking into a solar panel system ourselves as we continue with a new house build, so this couldn’t have been a more timely question! Here’s the question in full: We are considering installing solar panels this year, given the
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The quickest way to put more money in your pocket is to reduce taxes. But if you’re a savvy taxpayer – or you have an experienced tax preparer on your side – there are a myriad of possible deductions that you can take advantage of that will keep more of your own money with you,
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*this transcript was taken from our Tax Tip Tuesday post on Youtube. You can watch the video here. Hey everyone. Welcome to another Tax Tip Tuesday. Today I’m going to be talking about health savings accounts. These are by far one of my favorite types of tax savings tools and if you’re eligible for which we’ll
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Here are three quick things to know about working abroad. Issue 1: Section 199A To qualify for the Section 199A deduction, your business income must be effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business within the United States. The preamble to the proposed Section 199A regulations clarified that in almost all circumstances, this
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One of the most frequent comments I receive from potential clients is “I am really surprised by your higher prices. It is not what I am used to but then again, you are different from my current tax advisor. Can you please explain how your services vary from my current advisor to justify the higher
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