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Guide to Deductible Business Expenses | Part 5: Interest Expense

Taylor Perry

Jul 9
3 min

Guide to Deductible Business Expenses | Part 5: Interest Expense

Business interest expense includes interest paid on loans used for business purposes. Deducting interest reduces the cost of borrowing [...]

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Guide to Deductible Business Expenses | Part 4: Insurance Premiums

Taylor Perry

May 5
3 min

Guide to Deductible Business Expenses | Part 4: Insurance Premiums

To read the first three posts in our ongoing blog series on tax-deductible business expenses, check out the links below: Part 1:...

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Guide to Deductible Business Expenses | Part 3: Depreciation

Taylor Perry

Apr 14
6 min

Guide to Deductible Business Expenses | Part 3: Depreciation

If you're a small business owner, you know how important it is to take advantage of as many deductions as possible. One oft-overlooked [...]

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Guide to Deductible Business Expenses | Part 2: The Home Office Deduction

Taylor Perry

Mar 5
8 min

Guide to Deductible Business Expenses | Part 2: The Home Office Deduction

Before reading this week's post, take a gander at Part 1: Transportation, Travel, & Meals. Have you heard of the home office deduction?...

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Guide to Deductible Business Expenses | Part 1: Transportation, Travel, & Meals

Taylor Perry

Feb 12
4 min

Guide to Deductible Business Expenses | Part 1: Transportation, Travel, & Meals

Are you a small business owner or freelancer? You may be surprised by how many of your business expenses are considered tax-deductible [...]

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Tax Season Already? | Filing Deadlines in 2021

Taylor Perry

Dec 4, 2020
3 min

Tax Season Already? | Filing Deadlines in 2021

Can you believe it’s almost time to file your taxes? As the year comes to a close, another tax season awaits just around the corner [...]

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Selling Your Home: The Capital Gains Exclusion

Taylor Perry

Nov 14, 2020
3 min

Selling Your Home: The Capital Gains Exclusion

Are you planning to sell your home? If you make a profit on the sale, it may be subject to capital gains tax on your federal tax return...

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Taxes for Homeowners | The Homestead Exemption

Taylor Perry

Nov 6, 2020
2 min

Taxes for Homeowners | The Homestead Exemption

Homeownership comes with a great deal of financial responsibility. If you own your home, you're already familiar with the costs of [...]

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Taylor Perry

Oct 30, 2020
3 min

Homeownership & Property Taxes

If you are contemplating becoming a homeowner, you may be surprised by the myriad of expenses associated with owning your own home [...]

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Tax Benefits for Homeowners: The Home Mortgage Interest Deduction

Taylor Perry

Oct 19, 2020
5 min

Tax Benefits for Homeowners: The Home Mortgage Interest Deduction

Do you own a home, or are you looking to purchase one? There are several tax benefits that come with being a homeowner, such as the [..]

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Tax Deductions & Credits | What’s The Difference?

Taylor Perry

Sep 25, 2020
2 min

Tax Deductions & Credits | What’s The Difference?

The distinction between tax deductions and tax credits is often misunderstood. So what’s the difference?

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Taylor Perry

Aug 14, 2020
2 min

What Are Estimated Payments?

Depending on your type of employment, level of income, and the previous tax year, you may be required to make estimated payments [...]

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COVID-Related Paid Sick Leave | Requirements & Assistance for Small-to-Midsize Employers

Taylor Perry

May 21, 2020
4 min

COVID-Related Paid Sick Leave | Requirements & Assistance for Small-to-Midsize Employers

Who is required to provide employees with paid sick leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)?

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Can I deduct my education expenses on my 2019 return?

Taylor Perry

Mar 13, 2020
5 min

Can I deduct my education expenses on my 2019 return?

If you spent money on education-related expenses for yourself or a dependent this year, you are likely eligible for a tax benefit on [...]

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Can I deduct state and local taxes on my 2019 tax return?

Taylor Perry

Feb 25, 2020
2 min

Can I deduct state and local taxes on my 2019 tax return?

Did you know that you may be able to deduct local and state taxes on your 2019 tax return? This option is available to taxpayers who [...]

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Taylor Perry

Feb 13, 2020
2 min

Can I deduct my medical expenses?

If you’re wondering whether you can deduct medical or dental expenses on your 2019 tax return, the answer is [...]

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Taylor Perry

Jan 14, 2020
4 min

Tax Tips for the Self-Employed

Being self-employed comes with a host of challenges and responsibilities, including unique tax requirements. If you are self-employed [...]

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Taylor Perry

Dec 17, 2019
4 min

How Can I Minimize My Tax Bill?

Brainstorming ways to reduce your taxable income? You may be surprised at just how easy it can be to lower your tax bill [...]

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Taylor Perry

Dec 5, 2019
5 min

Taxes 101: Types & Categories

When you hear the word "taxes," what comes to mind? Did you know that there is a plethora of tax categories? [...]

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Taylor Perry

Dec 3, 2019
4 min

Tax Tips for the Recently Divorced

If you recently divorced from your spouse, the process of filing taxes may feel particularly daunting this year. To help you navigate tax...

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accounting Demystified

Guide to Deductible Business Expenses | Part 5: Interest Expense

Guide to Deductible Business Expenses | Part 4: Insurance Premiums

Guide to Deductible Business Expenses | Part 3: Depreciation

Guide to Deductible Business Expenses | Part 2: The Home Office Deduction

Guide to Deductible Business Expenses | Part 1: Transportation, Travel, & Meals

Tax Season Already? | Filing Deadlines in 2021

Selling Your Home: The Capital Gains Exclusion

Taxes for Homeowners | The Homestead Exemption

Homeownership & Property Taxes

Tax Benefits for Homeowners: The Home Mortgage Interest Deduction

Tax Deductions & Credits | What’s The Difference?

What Are Estimated Payments?

COVID-Related Paid Sick Leave | Requirements & Assistance for Small-to-Midsize Employers

Can I deduct my education expenses on my 2019 return?

Can I deduct state and local taxes on my 2019 tax return?

Can I deduct my medical expenses?

Tax Tips for the Self-Employed

How Can I Minimize My Tax Bill?

Taxes 101: Types & Categories

Tax Tips for the Recently Divorced

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