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11 Common Tax Write-Offs
June 29th, 2022
Tax laws exist to accomplish two things: create revenue for the government, and motivate behavior. Everyone understands the revenue generation part, especially when they are writing a check to pay their taxes. But we often don’t think about how tax…
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Ohio State Income Tax Credits
May 25th, 2022
Few people actually enjoy filing their income tax return, especially if they think they might have to write a check to the IRS or the state of Ohio. A professional tax preparation service can make the process of filing your taxes much less stressful.…
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Can I Deduct Home Office Expenses?
April 21st, 2022
For over two years now, many more people have been working from home than prior to the pandemic. And while some places of business have opened back up, there are still many people who are working remotely. Some are self-employed, some are independent…
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Should I Have a Tax Professional Review My Tax Return?
March 23rd, 2022
In a little under a month, most of us will have filed our 2021 state and federal income tax returns. Perhaps you are the kind of person who likes to prepare and file your taxes to get it over with (and maybe get a refund sooner). Or maybe, like many…
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Will My Unemployment Benefits Affect My Tax Refund?
February 18th, 2022
Millions of Americans claimed unemployment benefits in 2021. Unemployment can be a lifeline to those dealing with a sudden job loss. Benefits can help to keep your family afloat so you can meet expenses until you find work again. Unemployment and tax…
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Best Practices to Avoid Committing Tax Fraud
January 17th, 2022
You probably consider yourself a good citizen and an honest person. You would never steal or intentionally cheat anyone, and, of course, you file and pay your taxes on time every year. You certainly don’t think of yourself as the type of person who…
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Will the Coronavirus Relief Loans (SBA,PPP, EIDL) Affect My Taxes?
December 17th, 2021
When the coronavirus pandemic descended in early 2020, the world was caught unprepared. Businesses in the United States and elsewhere experienced major disruption, and governments took action to keep businesses and the economy afloat. Unfortunately,…
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What Do I Need to Bring to My Tax Appointment?
November 24th, 2021
For many adults, sitting down to file taxes brings back all the anxiety of taking a middle-school algebra exam, but with much higher stakes. The good news is that someone can help you with this test: your tax preparer. Even better, you can, and shoul…
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How is Cryptocurrency Taxed?
November 5th, 2021
Five years ago, most people had barely heard of cryptocurrency. Even a year or two ago, most people didn’t own any. But recently, cryptocurrency has increasingly burst into the public awareness, and more and more people are investing in it — perh…
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Should I Itemize or Take the Standard Deduction?
October 23rd, 2021
It’s one of the most common questions for individuals preparing to file their income tax: take the standard deduction or itemize? Up until a few years ago, the answer was clearer for most people. Those with a lot of deductible expenses like mortgag…
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