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    • 2021
      • November
        • How to spread some cheer and save on your taxes through holiday gift-giving
        • Stories of Service: Honoring our Veteran Franchisees
        • 10 Tips to Prepare Your Business for Black Friday 2021
      • October
        • Having a trusted, caring business partner to lean on
        • The Future of Filing: Upcoming Changes to W-2 Requirements
        • Picking the best retirement plan for you
      • September
        • Are you prepared? Make a plan to protect yourself in case of disaster
        • “100 percent trust in the Padgett team”
        • COVID tax credits create lifeline for many businesses
        • How pandemic provisions have impacted estimated tax payments
        • “We just had a lot of confidence in him from the beginning.”
      • August
        • How your business can thrive in the booming gig economy
        • Thriving in Today’s “New Normal”
        • Finding the way to forgiveness: How to close out your PPP loan
        • "I don’t have any of the financial stress of taxes"
      • July
        • "The best decision I ever made”
        • Back to school also means back to savings
        • What to do with your office? Rethinking your business’s space
        • Why it might be a good idea to opt out of the Advance Child Tax Credit
      • June
        • Clear, caring and concise: Your guide to returning to the office
        • Are you hiring? Here’s how you can attract more applicants
        • Restaurant owners! Don’t overlook this big tax break.
        • What’s next in the recovery? Navigating our new normal
        • Amanda Aguillard joins Padgett leadership team as COO
        • Making the most of your cash flow during COVID-19
      • May
        • Travel is coming back! What that means for your business.
        • Surprise, you’re self-employed! So, now what?: Tax tips for Uber and DoorDash drivers
        • A tax credit for child care? How to get ready for this summer
      • April
        • 'These are my people': Supporting an entrepreneur's dream
        • If you’re self-employed, this PPP rule change might mean a bigger loan
        • Where’s the money? Three reasons your tax refund might be delayed in 2021
        • Restaurant Revitalization Fund: It’s not just for restaurants
        • Be mindful of these common tax mistakes
        • IRS announces unemployment changes that may impact your tax return
      • March
        • Finding balance in life and in business
        • Answering your questions about Targeted EIDL Advances
        • What’s in ARPA, the newest round of economic stimulus?
        • Why this year's tax filing experience will be like no other
        • Communication, counsel simplify selling shoes
      • February
        • Seven tax deductions every self-employed worker should know
        • Here’s why you shouldn’t go it alone this tax season
        • Get your business ready for tax time with these four tax tips
        • How to spot the difference between a CPA and Enrolled Agent
      • January
        • Five things to know about the changes to PPP
        • What you ought to know about estimated tax payments
        • Tax season starts soon, so trust these tips when you file
    • 2020
      • December
        • Three reasons why 'buying local' is the right move when choosing a payroll partner
        • Five questions to ask before you switch payroll services
        • Six things you should know about the new stimulus deal
        • How to spread some cheer and save on your taxes through holiday gift-giving
        • Ways you can help your employees without getting hit by the IRS
        • Stop! Don’t make a charitable contribution before reading these 8 tax tips!
        • Padgett CEO named to Accounting Today’s Top 100 Most Influential People list
      • November
        • Six things your business should consider for year-end tax planning
        • Your one-stop tax planning checklist
        • Is it time to take action on PPP loan forgiveness?
        • Three things to know about managing your cash flow
        • Making a plan for PPP loan forgiveness
      • October
        • The impact of refinancing your home
        • Commuting Expenses for Taxpayers with a Home Office
        • Navigating the ‘Nanny Tax’ in the times of COVID
        • Know the risks of ROBS
        • Preparing for the worst to perform your best
        • How COVID-19 has impacted the IRS, and what that means for you
        • What you need to know about a potential second round of stimulus
      • September
        • Understanding Advisory Services: Finding The Right Talent
        • Building a culture of integrity
        • 'Locking' taxpayer accounts could bolster cybersecurity
        • PPP loan forgiveness offers opportunity for pause, planning
        • Understanding Advisory Services: The Realities of COVID-19
      • August
        • Planning, Evaluation Needed for Businesses Considering Payroll Tax Deferral
        • Understanding Advisory Services: How can they help?
        • Making sense of the recent tweaks to payroll taxes
      • July
        • Beyond PPP Loans: Getting your hard-earned dollars back
      • June
        • PPP Loan Forgiveness Updates
        • Changes to Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness
      • May
        • Clarity Needed On PPP Loan Forgiveness
        • Making Small Matter
    • 2019
      • December
        • Direct Deposit Has Many Benefits for Employers and Employees Alike
      • October
        • Small Business Payroll Service & Payroll Administration
      • August
        • The Small Business Guide to Hiring the Best Employees
      • July
        • How to Prepare for the Impact on Your Small Business from the Tax-Free Weekend
        • Why Cash Flow Analysis is Important for Small Businesses
      • June
        • 7 Effective Ways to Managing Remote Employees
        • The Best Annual Budget Template for Small Businesses
      • May
        • How to Keep up Company Morale in Small Businesses
        • How to Keep a Rolling 120-Day Cash Flow Forecast
      • April
        • How to Maintain an Affordable Expense Reimbursement Policy
        • How to Stretch Your Tax Refund Dollars
      • March
        • Tips for Getting your Small Business Accounting Practices in Order
        • 5 Ways to Manage & Increase Small Business Cash Flow
      • February
        • What can you Deduct on Your Small Business Taxes?
        • Top 5 Payroll Priorities for Business Owners in 2019
      • January
        • Small Business Tax Deadlines: when are they & how to prepare
        • How will Tax Reforms in 2018 Affect Small Businesses in 2019
    • 2018
      • December
        • 5 Reasons you Should Consider Hiring Millennials for Your Business
        • Best Practices for Small Businesses this Holiday Season
      • November
        • Benefits of Outsourcing Your Business's Bookkeeping
        • Common Mistakes Small Business Owners Make and How to Avoid Them
      • October
        • Small Business, Big Talent: How to Find the Best Employees to Hire for your Small Business
        • How to Solve the Biggest Problems with Payroll
      • September
        • The Top Accounting Challenges Small Businesses Face
        • Employee or Contractor? What is the Gig Economy and Why is it Blurring the Line?
      • August
        • Effective Ways to Keep Your Business Finances Well Organized
        • 5 Accounting Challenges Startups Face and How to Fix Them
      • July
        • How Small Businesses can Recover Debt and Improve Cash Flow
        • Common Cash Flow Issues and How to Avoid Them
      • June
        • Payroll Mistakes Your Business Must Avoid
        • Is Tax Reform Really Helping Small Businesses?
      • May
        • Pros and Cons of Outsourcing Your Small Business Payroll
        • Why Hiring Recent Grads Makes Sense for Your Business
      • April
        • Don’t forget these 4 factors when hiring seasonal employees this summer
        • The best ways to reap the benefits of your small business tax refund
      • March
        • Spring Cleaning: 4 things small business owners can do to freshen up this spring
        • 5 ways to keep your cash flow on track in during tax season
      • February
        • Top 4 Factors to Consider When Avoiding Scams This Tax Seasong Scams This Tax Season
        • How will the Tax Cuts and Job Act affect small business owners?
      • January
        • The Burden of Payroll Processing
    • 2017
      • December
        • How to Boost Your Small Business Cash Flow This Holiday Season
      • November
        • Don't Make this Huge Retirement Mistake as a Small Business Owner!
        • With Black Friday around the corner, learn what you should look for when hiring help for your small business
      • October
        • Was your small business hit by the hurricanes? Here’s how to get tax help
        • Hurricane Victims: Is It a Good Idea to Take a Hardship Loan from Your 401(K) to Get Cash?
      • September
        • Are late payments impacting your small business? Here’s what you can do
      • August
        • What you can do this summer to make tax season easier for your small business
      • July
        • Why You Should Consider Hiring a New Grad For Your Small Business
        • Is your small business booming? Here’s how to handle the extra cash flow
      • June
        • Own a seasonal small business? Here are the most effective strategies for hiring employees
        • 4 Ways You Can Get Your Small Business Cash Flow Back on Track
      • May
        • How to Overcome Small Business Hiring Challenges
        • Missed the Deadline to File Your Schedule C Business Tax Return? Here Are Your Next Steps
      • April
        • 5 Great Ways to Invest Your Tax Refund
        • Is your small business maximizing its deductions? 5 things to capitalize on this tax season
      • March
        • Avoid becoming a victim to scams this tax season with these 4 tips
    • 2016
      • November
        • How Accurate Financial Reporting Contributes to Small Business Success and Growth
      • September
        • Keeping Your Business' Financial Records Safe
        • How to Get Financing for Your Small Business
        • How to Keep Seasonal Businesses Thriving Year-Round
      • August
        • How Escalating Minimum Wage Impacts Small Business
      • July
        • What Kind Of Hiring Strategy Should Your Small Business Use?
        • 5 Finance Tips for Seasonal Small Business Owners
        • Realize you made an error or omitted something after you filed your return? Here’s what to do:
      • June
        • What Do The New Overtime Rules Mean For Small Business Owners?
        • Tips for Determining Standard Meal Allowances for Business Travel & Entertainment
        • How Long Should I Keep My Records After Filing My Tax Return?
        • Tips for Determining Automobile Allowance for Business Use
      • May
        • I Filed My Tax Return, Where's My Refund?
        • I just received a notice from the IRS, but I already filed my tax return. What should I do next?
        • Unhappy With the Income Tax Bill for Your Small Business? Here's What You Should Do:
      • April
        • I Filed My Income Tax Return but Couldn't Pay. What Should I Do Now?
        • Need a Small Business Tax Extension? Here's What To Do:
        • Tax Credits Small Business Owners Should Know About
        • How to Keep Your Files Organized for Tax Season
      • March
        • Why You Need Professional Help Preparing Your Business Taxes - 8 Points to Consider
        • Managing Employee Payroll Bonuses
        • Seven Small Business Tax Deductions You Might Have Missed
        • Understanding Payroll Taxes
        • Small Business Taxes: 5 Reasons Why Professional Help Matters
      • February
        • Preparing to Outsource Your Small Business Payroll
        • Take On Tax Season with These 5 Tips
      • January
        • What You Need to Know Before Outsourcing Your Payroll
        • The IRS Wants to Be Friends
    • 2015
      • December
        • Is DIY Bookkeeping Causing Your Small Business Problems?
        • Avoid Costly Payroll Mistakes with These Tips
        • 3.5 Reasons To Seek Small Business Tax Help
        • 3 Severe Errors Draining Your Small Business Profits
        • 3.5 Fixes To The Cash Flow Problems Killing Your Business
        • The #1 Problem New Small Business Owners Keep Making
        • Are Hidden Costs Decimating Your Bottom Line?
      • November
        • 5 Awful Small Business Tax Tips You Should Ignore
        • Improve Your Business with 6 Financial Tips
        • 5 Costly Cash Flow Issues That May Put Your Biz In Jeopardy
        • Avoid These Startup Mistakes That Small Biz Owners Make
        • The Biggest Threats to Your Business - and How to Fix Them
        • 4 Tax Challenges Your Small Business Must Conquer Now
        • 1 Big Problem Led His Tax Partner To Uncover More Issues
        • Boost Profitability With The Right Accounting Help
        • Fearing More Surprises And Tax Penalties, This Owner Got Help
        • Ignoring These 5 Accounting Issues? You’re Hurting Your Biz
      • October
        • A Run-Of-The-Mill Tax Accountant Was Her Real Problem
        • Stop The Bleeding: Get Tax Help Now To Protect Your Profits
        • 5 Business Tips for Chief Financial Officers
        • Avoidable Causes Of Small Businesses’ Biggest Tax Problem
        • Thinking Like A Doctor Led To Quadruple The Profitability
        • 5 Steps to Improve Customer Service in Your Business
        • Bad Records Led To This Small Biz’s Tax Problems And More
        • Painful Tax Problems Aren’t Always Obvious: Just Ask This Biz
      • September
        • To Get A Small Biz Loan, You Need Legit Financial Statements
        • From Big Loss To $47K Profit By Killing Her Cash Flow Problems
        • 5 Hiring & Employment Mistakes Small Business Make
        • So You Made a Payroll Error
        • Cutting $75,000 Off A Small Business’s Tax Penalties
        • Cutting A $254,000 Bill To $0 With Formidable Tax Help
      • August
        • To Get A Loan, This Small Business Addressed Its Problems
        • 7 Costly Payroll Mistakes Businesses Make
        • With 40% Of Revenue In Payroll, This Small Biz Was Suffering
        • Tax-Saving Tips That Cut $8,500 On This Small Biz’s Return
        • The Personalized Padgett Payroll Services® Difference
        • How A Consultant Grew A Small Business’s Profit By 1,000%
        • Tax Problems Don’t Go Away After Your Biz Files An Extension
      • July
        • Payroll Processing Specialists: A Small Business' Best Friend
        • How Cash Flow Problems Today Lead To Tax Problems Tomorrow
        • Knowing Your Small Biz Sales Cycle: Key Financial Advice
        • How Outsourcing Payroll Services Saves Time and Money
        • 4 Vital Types Of Financial Services For Your Small Business
        • Financial Advice For Your Small Biz: Are Your Costs In Line?
        • Quick Guide of Tax and Payroll Terminology
      • June
        • How $4.5 Billion In Payroll Tax Penalties Were Paid In 2013
        • The 4 Biggest Payroll Mistakes That Small Biz Owners Make
        • Why Small Business Owners Need to Outsource Their Payroll
        • 4 Critical Areas Of Managing Your Small Business Payroll
        • Small Business Payroll 101: Understand And Address Your Fear
        • Why You Need A Tax Consultant To Manage ACA Changes
      • May
        • Benefits of Outsourcing Your Payroll
        • 3 ACA Tax Savings Strategies You Should Be Thinking About
        • The 4 Biggest Small Business Tax Problems Caused By The ACA
        • Top Business Tax Filing Blunders and Penalties
        • 4 Mistakes You Must Avoid With Small Business Tax Planning
        • How The ACA Impacts Your Small Business Tax Planning
        • How Businesses Can Prepare for Vacation Season
      • April
        • Dreading Another Tax Deadline? Streamline Your Company (Pt. 2)
        • Dreading Another Tax Deadline? Streamline Your Company
        • Why Your Small Business Needs Monthly Financial Checkups
        • Take Action To Meet Every Tax Requirement For Your Business
        • 5 Barriers To Fulfilling Tax Requirements For Your Business
      • March
        • Stop The Search Party: How To Find The Right Tax Consultant
        • Which Employee Raise Method is Best for Your Small Business?
        • Time Out: Does Your Tax Consultant Have Time For You?
        • 3 Crucial Personality Traits Of Successful Tax Consultants
        • The Top Financial Rule for Small Business Owners
        • 5 Key Credentials Of The Tax Consultant Your Business Needs
        • 3.5 Crippling Cash Flow Problems You Can’t Ignore Any Longer
      • February
        • Dirty Tips: Which Small Business Tax Law Do These Break?
        • The 3 Easiest Fixes For Your Cash Flow Problems
        • Bad Recipe For Small Business: Seeking Tax Advice In April
        • Small Business Payroll: How to Avoid Making Costly Mistakes
        • Employment and Your Bottom Line
        • Do Or Die: 4.5 Management Tips To Stop Sweating Payroll
        • 5 Accounting Problems Killing Small Businesses
      • January
        • Choosing a Qualified Payroll Service
        • 5 Tax Strategies To Slash Your Small Business Tax Burden
        • Stop Losing Money From Government Compliance Failures
        • Wasting Potential Tax Savings? Try 8 Tax Planning Tactics
    • 2014
      • December
        • Items to Check Off Your Payroll List Before Year-End
      • November
        • Year-End Tax Tips for 2014
      • October
        • Payroll Tips for Small Business
      • September
        • Rewarding Employees with a Bonus
        • Lowering Your Chances of Gaining a Raise
      • August
        • Tips for Hiring for Small Business
        • Employee Retention for Small Business
      • July
        • Business Owners Need Some R&R Too
        • Have Your Taxes Handled by Professionals
        • Mistakes in Payroll for Employees Working Overtime
        • Successful Project Management
      • June
        • Maintaining a Positive Work Culture
        • Hiring Your First Employee
        • Confused about Payroll for Unpaid Interns?
        • Staying Successful in a Tough Economy
      • May
        • Do you have a General Ledger for your Business Finances?
        • Temporary Employment or Full-Time
        • Thinking About Outsourcing Payroll?
        • Hiring Consultants
        • The Importance of Happy Employees
        • What Can You Claim as a Business Expense?
      • April
        • Reasons Why You Should Hire a Year-Round Financial Services Company
        • How to Ruin an Important Job Interview
      • March
        • How To Know If Your Business Has Grown Too Large Part Two
        • How To Know If Your Business Has Grown Too Large Part One
        • Important Business Lessons Learned Through Game of Thrones – Part Two
        • What Characteristics Make for a Valuable Employee?
        • Important Business Lessons Learned Through Game of Thrones – Part One
      • February
        • Getting Ready for Tax Season
      • January
        • What Demotivates Your Employees? Part Two of Two
        • We Act as Your Advisor
        • What Demotivates Your Employees? Part One of Two
    • 2013
      • December
        • Community Involvement Is Crucial for Small Businesses
      • September
        • Hiring for the Long-Term
        • Using the Internet Effectively for Your Business
        • How to Get That Leadership Look
        • Training Employees on Customer Service Made Easier with Steps
      • August
        • Small Business Employee Perks that Beat Big Business
        • Delegation is Crucial for Small Business Owners, Part Two
        • Delegation is Crucial for Small Business Owners, Part One
        • Employee Handbook is Key to Keeping Startup Culture Without Losing Investors
      • July
        • The Importance of Background Checks for Small Business Owners
        • Face-To-Face Networking for Small Business Owners
        • Creating Your Company’s Culture
        • Providing Effective Employee Feedback
      • June
        • Hiring Best Practices for Small Businesses Part Two
        • How a More Feminine Leadership Style Will Enable Your Success
        • Hiring Best Practices for Small Businesses Part One
        • Small Business Administration Plans Increase in Lending to Veteran-Owned Businesses
        • Low Cost Ways to Increase Employee Engagement
        • Small Businesses and Cyber Crime
      • May
        • Are Student Interns a Good Fit for Your Business?
        • How You Can Achieve Success Starting a Small Business
      • April
        • New Study Shows Office Distractions Can Cause Errors To Double
        • Does Your Office Do Its Part To Recycle And Cut Down On Waste?
        • Is Your Company Doing Its Part to "Go Green"?
        • Only a Few Days Left to File Your Taxes
      • February
        • Don’t Delay: File An Extension On Your Taxes If You Need One
        • Using Social Media to Make the Most of Your Small Business
      • January
        • Filing Your Taxes After a Divorce
        • New Payroll Tax Cuts Could Give Economic Boost
        • Ways to Attract Investors To Fund Your Start-Up Business
        • New Year’s Resolutions for Small Business Owners
        • Pay Raises More Frequent in 2013
        • Pay Raises Make a Slight Comeback
    • 2012
      • December
        • Fiscal Cliff Creates Payroll Processing Uncertainties
        • Use Caution When Taking Tax Deductions for Business Use of Your Home
        • Businesses Should Plan for Continual Changes in the Workforce
      • November
        • The Hows of Getting Paid More Quickly
        • The Whys of Getting Paid More Quickly
        • Are You Getting Paid Fast Enough?
      • October
        • Google’s Dominance of Internet Advertising and Search May Not Last Much Longer
        • Big Bank Lending to Small Businesses Surged in September
        • Is Automated Hiring the Wave of the Future?
        • Familiar Business Tools and Practices Head Toward Extinction
        • Improved September Jobs Numbers Fuel Discussion of How Unemployment Rate is Calculated, What it Means
        • Setting up a Small Business Payroll System
        • Taxmageddon Presents a Real Potential 2012 Apocalypse
        • Getting to Know the Basics of Credit Card Processing for Merchants
      • September
        • Build Good Business Credit and Avoid Borrowing Pitfalls
        • Companies' Social Media Policies Can Violate Labor Laws
        • State Sales Tax Holidays Cover More Than Just School Supplies
      • August
        • U.S. Employment Stats Continue to Underwhelm
      • June
        • Looming 'Taxmageddon' Becomes the Focus of Increasing Attention and Anxiety
        • How Big Can a Business Be and Still Be Small?
        • Better Business Bureau Marks 100th Birthday
      • May
        • Average U.S. Business Employs Fewer People Than Just 10 Years Ago, Dol Report Says
        • SBA Sponsors National Small Business Week May 20-26
        • Outsourcing Payroll? Hiring A Reliable, Experienced Payroll Processor is Vital
        • Interest Rates Rise for Some Small Business Borrowers As Congress Debates Higher Lending Rates for Credit Unions
        • Understanding Business Tax Basics
        • Excessive Absenteeism Can Hobble Your Business, But Beware the Pitfalls of 'Presenteeism,' Too
      • April
        • Not Everyone Agrees Which States Are the Most Business Friendly
        • Financial Services Employment Still Under 2008 Levels in 90 Percent of States
        • Making the Most of Your Small Business's Employee Health Insurance Offerings
        • More of the Jobless are Receiving Unemployment Benefits
        • How Much Will Tax Refund Dollars Boost Consumer Spending in 2012?
      • March
        • Small Business Group Goes to Supreme Court to Challenge Administration’s Health Care Law
        • Good Cash Flow is Vitally Important for Successful Small Business Operations
        • Bonus Pay is Taxable Income, But Special Withholding Rules Apply
      • February
        • Complexities of Federal Overtime Regulations Can Make Designating Exempt Employees Difficult
        • Will Plans to Consolidate Federal Commerce, Business and Trade Agencies Help or Hurt Small Businesses?
        • Mixed Outlook for Lending to Small Business in 2012
        • Tips for Employers on Employees' Tips
      • January
        • Must-Have Apps For Small Business Owners
        • Employee or Independent Contractor? Classifying Workers Incorrectly Could Prove Costly
        • More States Likely to Require Use of E-Verify System at Hiring Time
        • Taking the Employee Retention Credit On Your 2011 Business Tax Return
        • Payroll Tax Cut Extended for at Least Two More Months
    • 2011
      • December
        • Letting a Specialist Handle Your Payroll Makes Good Business Sense
        • The High Cost of Payroll Mistakes
        • Payroll Tax Rates for 2012 - Uncertainty Continues Amid Dueling Proposals
        • New IRS Payment Reporting Rules for Businesses Could Bring Form 1099 Confusion in 2012
        • Payroll Outsourcing Eases Small Business Paperwork Burden
      • October
        • PadgettConnect Simplifies Small-Business Bookkeeping
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      • 2019
        • December
          • Give Withholding and Payments a Check-Up to Avoid a Tax Surprise
        • September
          • Upcoming Tax Deadlines 2019
          • You can use your 2018 tax return to do a withholding checkup
          • New IRS impersonation email scam
          • Business owners may be able to benefit from the home office deduction
          • Employers who provide leave might qualify to claim valuable credit
        • June
          • Taxpayers should include tax plans in their wedding plans
          • Featured credits and deductions for businesses
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          • Upcoming Tax Deadlines: June-September 2019
        • March
          • New Variations on Phishing Schemes
          • IRS provides a safe harbor method for first year depreciation on passenger automobiles
          • Upcoming Tax Deadlines: April - June 2019
          • 6 Tax Reform Changes Commonly Affecting Individuals
          • IRS Waives Some 2018 Tax Withholding and Estimated Tax Payment Penalties
      • 2018
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          • Security Tips: It’s shopping season for identity thieves, too
          • Here’s how the new tax law revised family tax credits
          • New tax credit benefits employers who provide paid family and medical leave
          • Avoid a tax-time surprise; Check withholding, make estimated payments
          • Upcoming Tax Deadlines: January - April 2019
        • September
          • Tips for Extension Filers
          • Check Withholding Now to Avoid Tax Surprises Later
          • Recent 529 Education Savings Plan Changes
          • Be Prepared for Natural Disasters
          • Upcoming Tax Deadlines: September - December 2018
        • June
          • Law Change Affects Moving, Mileage and Travel Expenses
          • Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: Do You Itemize? Consider Checking Your Withholding to Avoid Tax Surprises.
          • Tips for Teenagers Starting a Summer Job
          • Tax Tips to Keep in Mind When Selling a Home
          • Upcoming Tax Deadlines: June - August 2018
        • March
          • Tax Reform and Some Tax Breaks that Made the Cut
          • Scam Alert: Erroneous Refunds; Fake Calls to Return Money
          • Tax Filing Season Begins; Tax Returns due April 17
          • Itemize or Take Standard Deduction for Tax Year 2017?
          • Upcoming Tax Deadlines: April - June 2018
      • 2017
        • December
          • House and Senate Tax Bill Comparison
          • 2018 Filing Season Start Date Not Yet Announced & Refund Timing
          • Year-End Charity Donations May Cut Tax Bills
          • The Saver’s Credit
          • Reminder to Employers: Jan. 31 Filing Deadline Now Applies to All Wage Statements and Independent Contractor Forms
        • September
          • Tips to Keep in Mind on Income Taxes and Selling a Home
          • Upcoming Tax Deadlines: September - November 2017
          • Beware of Fake Charity Scams Relating to Hurricanes
          • Learn about Tax Benefits for Education
          • Is it really the IRS?
        • June
          • Important Facts about Filing Late and Paying Penalties
          • Private IRS Debt Collectors
          • Hurricane Preparedness Tips for Taxpayers
          • Hobby or Business?
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        • March
          • Watch out for IRS Impersonation Telephone Scams
          • Upcoming Tax Deadlines
          • Health Insurance: You May Qualify For a Special Enrollment Period
          • Working Grandparents May Be Eligible for Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
          • It's Not Too Late to Make Retirement Account Contributions
      • 2016
        • December
          • Tax Tips for Deducting Gifts to Charity
          • Tips for Safe Holiday Online Shopping
          • IRA Year-End Reminders
          • Upcoming Tax Deadlines: December - April 2016
          • Some Refunds Delayed in 2017
        • September
          • Upcoming Tax Deadlines
          • Tax Effects of Divorce or Separation
          • IRS Warns of Back-to-School Scams
          • Tax Relief to Louisiana Storm Victims
          • New Factors Increase Importance of Withholding Check-Up
        • June
          • Upcoming Tax Deadlines
          • How much you’ll pay if you don’t have health insurance
          • Now is a Good Time to Plan for Next Year’s Taxes
          • Five Facts about the Small Business Health Care Tax Credit
          • Things You Should Know about Filing Late and Paying Penalties
        • March
          • 2016 Standard Mileage Rates
          • Upcoming Tax Deadlines
          • Significant Tax Benefit: EITC
          • IRA FAQs - 2015 Contributions
          • IRS Releases Dirty Dozen Scam List: Don’t be a Victim
      • 2015
        • December
          • Upcoming Tax Deadlines
          • Three Tax Considerations During Marketplace Open Enrollment
          • Avoid Phishing and Malware to Protect Your Personal Data
          • Tax Tips for Deducting Gifts to Charity This Holiday Season
          • For Small Businesses: IRS Raises Tangible Property Expensing Threshold to $2,500; Simplifies Filing and Recordkeeping
        • September
          • Upcoming Tax Deadlines
          • Key Tax Tips on the Tax Effects of Divorce or Separation
          • Back-To-School Reminder for Parents and Students: College Tax Credits for 2015 and Years Ahead
          • Tax Tips for Starting a Business
          • IRS Warns Taxpayers to Guard Against New Tricks by Scam Artists
        • June
          • Upcoming Tax Deadlines
          • Start Planning Now for Next Year's Taxes
          • Small Business Retirement Plan Penalty Relief Expires Soon
          • Data Breach: Tax-Related Information for Taxpayers
          • IRS Statement on the "Get Transcript" Application
        • March
          • 2014 IRA Contributions: It's Not Too Late
          • The Premium Tax Credit
          • Parents: Don’t Miss out on These Tax Savers
          • 2015 Tax Season Refund Frequently Asked Questions
          • Upcoming Tax Deadlines
      • 2014
        • December
          • Save Twice with the Saver's Credit
          • Six IRS Tips for Year-End Gifts to Charity
          • Upcoming Tax Deadlines
          • Revised Newsletter Schedule
          • Still Time to Act to Avoid Surprises at Tax-Time
        • October
          • Upcoming Tax Deadlines
          • IRS Announces Direct Deposit Limits
          • The “What Ifs” for Struggling Taxpayers
          • Back-To-School: Check out College Tax Credits for 2014 and Years Ahead
          • IRS Repeats Warning About Phone Scams
        • July
          • IRS Makes Changes to Offshore Programs
          • IRS Adopts "Taxpayer Bill of Rights"
          • Upcoming Tax Deadlines
          • Get Credit for Child and Dependent Care This Summer
          • Tips for Taxpayers Who Missed the Tax Deadline
        • April
          • Boost Your Retirement Savings with a Tax Credit
          • Reminder to Home-Based Businesses: Simplified Option for Claiming Home Office Deduction Now Available; May Deduct up to $1,500
          • 2014 Tax Season Refund Frequently Asked Questions
          • Upcoming Tax Deadlines
          • Small Business Health Care Tax Credit for Small Employers
        • January
          • 2014 Standard Mileage Rates
          • IRS Warns of Pervasive Telephone Scam
          • 2014 Pension Plan Limitations
          • In 2014, Various Tax Benefits Increase Due to Inflation Adjustments
          • Upcoming Tax Deadlines
      • 2013
        • October
          • Upcoming Tax Deadlines
          • Questions and Answers on the Individual Shared Responsibility Provision
          • The Premium Tax Credit
          • Treasury and IRS Announce That All Legal Same-Sex Marriages Will Be Recognized for Federal Tax Purposes
        • July
          • Tips to Start Planning Next Year's Tax Return
        • April
          • Two Education Credits Help Pay Higher Education Costs
          • Failure to File or Pay Penalties: Eight Facts
          • Relief Available to Many Extension Requesters Claiming Tax Benefits
          • Time Is Running Short to Claim Prior Year Returns
          • Upcoming Tax Deadlines
        • January
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          • FAQ: Sale of Property
          • Standard Mileage Rates for 2013
          • Plan Now to Get Full Benefit of Saver’s Credit
          • Many Tax Benefits Increase Due to Inflation Adjustments
      • 2012
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          • FAQ: Deductions
          • Job Search Expenses Can Be Tax Deductible
          • Automated IRS System Helps College-Bound Students with Financial Aid Application Process
          • Prepare for Hurricanes, Disasters by Safeguarding Tax Records
        • July
          • Failure to File or Pay Penalties: Eight Facts
          • IRS Announces More Flexible Offer-In-Compromise Terms
          • Upcoming Tax Deadlines
          • FAQ: Education Credits
          • Renting Your Vacation Home
        • April
          • Upcoming Tax Deadlines
          • FAQ: Refund Splits
          • Health Insurance Tax Breaks for the Self-Employed
          • More Time to Contribute to IRAs in 2012
          • Payroll Tax Cut Extended to the End of 2012
        • January
          • In 2012, Many Tax Benefits Increase Due to Inflation Adjustments
          • 2012 Standard Mileage Rates
          • Deadline Extended to April 17
          • Do I Need to File a Tax Return This Year?
      • 2011
        • October
          • Upcoming Tax Deadlines
          • Tip: Summer Day Camp Expenses May Qualify for a Tax Credit
          • Tip: Financially Distressed Taxpayers
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          • Record Keeping Reminder
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      • 2019
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        • March
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      • 2011
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        • April
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          • IRS & Massachusetts Extending Certain Filing and Payment Deadlines
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        • January
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