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Starting or buying a business? Learn which start-up costs you can deduct, which must be capitalized, and when your business officially begins for taxes.
Donating Property Worth Over $5,000? Don’t Skip the Appraisal
Donating property worth more than $5,000? The IRS requires a qualified appraisal and Form 8283.
Paying for Partnership Costs Yourself? Here’s How to Deduct Them
Paying partnership costs out of pocket? Learn which expenses are deductible, how to report UPE
The Augusta Rule, Answered: Tax-Free Income From Renting Your Home to Your Business
The Augusta Rule lets you rent your home to your corporation or partnership tax-free up
If You Reimburse Employee Medical Costs, Don’t Forget the PCORI Fee
Have a 105-HRA, QSEHRA, or ICHRA? You owe an annual PCORI fee on Form 720,
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Donating Property Worth Over $5,000? Don’t Skip the Appraisal
Donating property worth more than $5,000? The IRS requires a qualified appraisal and Form 8283. Learn the rules so your charitable deduction is not denied.
Paying for Partnership Costs Yourself? Here’s How to Deduct Them
Paying partnership costs out of pocket? Learn which expenses are deductible, how to report UPE on Schedule E, and the mistakes that cost partners money.
The Augusta Rule, Answered: Tax-Free Income From Renting Your Home to Your Business
The Augusta Rule lets you rent your home to your corporation or partnership tax-free up to 14 days. Eight common questions answered, with documentation tips.
If You Reimburse Employee Medical Costs, Don’t Forget the PCORI Fee
Have a 105-HRA, QSEHRA, or ICHRA? You owe an annual PCORI fee on Form 720, due July 31. See the rate, how to calculate it, and how to file on time.
Why Your IRS Refund May Be Frozen — and What a CP53E Notice Means
The IRS now freezes refunds and sends CP53E notices instead of mailing paper checks. Learn who is affected and how to release your refund fast.
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