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Tax Relief for Those Affected by Natural Disasters

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Woman dealing with home emergencyRecovery efforts after natural disasters can be costly. With floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, and other natural disasters affecting so many people throughout the U.S. this year, many have been left wondering how they’re going to pay for the cleanup or when their businesses will be able to reopen. The good news is that there is relief for taxpayers – but only if you meet certain conditions. Let’s take a look:

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Opting Out of the Monthly Child Tax Credit Payment

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Child Tax Credit for 2021Thanks to the advance payments of the Child Tax Credit, approximately 60 million children received $15 billion in July, according to the Department of Treasury and the IRS. While many of these families will benefit from the extra money deposited into their bank accounts, some families may want to opt-out and instead take the credit when they file their tax return next spring.

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Settling Tax Debt With an IRS Offer in Compromise

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Settling Tax Debt With an IRS Offer in Compromise

An offer in compromise (OIC) is an agreement between a taxpayer and the Internal Revenue Service that settles a taxpayer’s tax liabilities for less than the full amount owed. That’s the good news. The bad news is that not everyone can use this option to settle tax debt; the IRS rejected nearly 60 percent of taxpayer-requested offers in compromise. If you owe money to the IRS and wonder if an IRS offer in compromise is the answer, here’s what you need to know. Continue reading →

SMALL BUSINESS: DEDUCTIONS FOR CHARITABLE GIVING

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Tax breaks for charitable giving aren’t limited to individuals, your small business can benefit as well. If you own a small to medium-size business and are committed to giving back to the community through charitable giving, here’s what you should know. Continue reading →

WORKING REMOTELY COULD AFFECT YOUR TAXES

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While some workers have returned to their offices, many have not. If you’re working remotely from a location in a different state (or country) from your office, you may be wondering if you will have to pay income tax in both jurisdictions. Continue reading →

INVESTING IN OPPORTUNITY ZONES: THE FACTS

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The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act included numerous changes for businesses and individuals. One of these was the creation of the Opportunity Zones tax incentive, the purpose of which is to spur economic development and job creation in distressed communities by providing tax benefits to investors. Continue reading →