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The House of Representatives passed a $2.2 trillion coronavirus stimulus plan on Thursday night, even while Democrats and the Trump administration struggle to strike a relief deal.
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House passes $2.2 trillion Democratic coronavirus stimulus bill
The federal credit for the purchase and installation costs of a residential solar-power system is fading away and will no longer be available after 2021; plus, the credit itself is being reduced.
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Solar Tax Credit is Sunsetting Soon
This is how much the average amount Americans pay in federal income taxes, broken down by income level.
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The average amount Americans pay in federal income taxes, by income level
Tap into your full potential. Wednesday Wisdom from Michael Salomon CPA
The decision concerning whom you designate as the beneficiary of your traditional IRA is critically important and affects the minimum amounts you must withdraw from the IRA when you reach age 72, who will get what remains in the account after your death, and how that IRA balance can be paid out to beneficiaries.
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Keeping Your Designated IRA Beneficiary Current is Important
To say COVID-19 has made 2020 a disastrous year for just about everyone would be an understatement. However, 2020 has given rise to more than the usual tax-planning opportunities. Thus, you may find it appropriate to schedule a tax-planning appointment well before the close of the year to take advantage of the tax benefits and strategies available for 2020.
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Don't Miss Out on Year-End Tax-Planning Opportunities
The Department of Justice has charged Robert Brockman, a Texas billionaire, with the biggest tax fraud case in U.S. history.
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Justice Dept. charges Texas billionaire with biggest tax fraud case in US history
Tap into your full potential. Wednesday Wisdom from Michael Salomon CPA
Are you an investor in stocks, bonds, mutual funds, etc.? If so, when you sell those securities, you will undoubtedly want to minimize your gains or maximize your losses for tax purposes. To do that, you'll need to know your tax basis in the investment (asset), which makes it important to keep track of the basis in all your investments.
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Are You Keeping Track of Your Investment Basis?
Another handy use for your smartphone: starting this month, the IRS is adding a QR code to its tax notices so you can scan it, securely access your account, set up a payment plan, or contact the Taxpayer Advocate Service.
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Pay With Your Smartphone: IRS Adds QR Codes To Tax Bills
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"With businesses across the country struggling to keep their doors open, scaling your company in this economy might seem like a pipe dream." Here's how to make it happen.
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How To Scale Your Business In Tough Times
14 million to 23 million Americans "are planning to relocate to a new U.S. city or region due in part to the growing acceptance of remote work," according to a new report.
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Vast migration of over 14 million Americans coming due to rise in remote work, study shows
SCAM alert: The IRS is warning taxpayers about a new text message scam to trick people into disclosing bank account information in order to receive a stimulus check.
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IRS Warns On New Scam Related To Stimulus Checks
Here is a fun fact for your Friday from Michael Salomon CPA.
To say COVID-19 has made 2020 a disastrous year for just about everyone would be an understatement. However, 2020 gives rise to more than the usual tax planning opportunities. Watch this video to learn about these possibilities.
Many people are renting out their homes or vacation homes and are not aware of some special rules that apply to short-term rentals. Some of these rules can be beneficial, while others can be very detrimental.
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Renting Your Home or Vacation Home for Short Periods
A new study by Visa "reveals 82% of small business owners are shifting toward digital payments in response to the pandemic." Are you one of them?
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82% of Small Business Owners Ready for Digital Payments
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If you were a victim of a major natural disaster, the Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2020 has special rules about retirement plan and IRA distributions, retirement plan loans, how to compute disaster losses, and relief for non-itemizers. Employers may qualify for a new employee-retention credit.
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Tax Relief for Victims of 2020 Natural Disasters
Looking to be inspired as a business owner in 2021? Here are 11 books for entrepreneurs to read (or reread) this year.
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11 Business Books Entrepreneurs Must Reread in 2021
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"Millions of Americans tapped 401(k) and IRA balances to access emergency cash amid the Covid pandemic, as allowed under the federal CARES Act." Here are the tax issues to consider if you were one of them.
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Here are tax issues to consider if you tapped retirement account to weather 2020
