Tax Tips

Practical, accurate tax tips that show your clients you know your stuff.

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Tax Tips

Document Everything

The IRS phrase that matters most: "substantiation."

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Keep your receipts, mileage logs and donation records all year, not just in April. A well-documented return holds up if the IRS ever asks; a guessed one invites questions.

Need help getting organized? Call or message our office.

#TaxTips #Documentation #TaxSeason #Organized

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W-4 Checkups

Big refund or big bill? Both mean the W-4 needs work.

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Got a huge refund last year, or a big bill? Either way, your W-4 may need a checkup. A quick review after a new job, marriage or new baby can keep more money in your paycheck.

We can review your withholding. Send us a message.

#TaxTips #W4 #Withholding #TaxPlanning

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Quarterly Estimates

Self-employed clients: the IRS wants to be paid 4 times a year.

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Self-employed? The IRS expects estimated tax payments four times a year: April, June, September and January. Missed payments can mean penalties, so set calendar reminders now.

Not sure how much to pay? Ask us.

#TaxTips #SelfEmployed #EstimatedTaxes #SmallBusiness

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The Mileage Log Rule

No mileage log = no mileage deduction. Period.

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Driving for business? Keep a mileage log with the date, destination, purpose and miles for every trip. Without a log, the mileage deduction is hard to defend, so try a tracking app.

Questions about business deductions? Call our office.

#TaxTips #MileageDeduction #SelfEmployed #SmallBusiness

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Filing Status Strategy

One dropdown menu can change a refund by thousands.

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Your filing status matters more than you think. Head of Household vs. Single can mean a very different refund, and the rules depend on who you support and who lives with you.

Not sure which applies to you? Ask us.

#TaxTips #FilingStatus #HeadOfHousehold #TaxRefund

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Retirement Contributions Deadline

The tax move clients can still make AFTER December 31.

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Here’s a tax move you can still make after December 31: contributions to a traditional IRA for last year can often be made up until the April filing deadline, and may lower your tax bill.

Ask us if you qualify.

#TaxTips #IRA #Retirement #TaxDeadline

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Education Credits

Two education credits. Very different rules. Big money.

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Paying for college? Two credits could help. The American Opportunity Credit is worth up to $2,500 per student for the first four years. The Lifetime Learning Credit is worth up to $2,000 with no year limit.

Bring your Form 1098-T and we’ll find the best fit.

#TaxTips #EducationCredits #CollegeCosts #TaxCredits

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Self-Employment Deductions

Your self-employed clients are probably missing these.

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Self-employed? Don’t miss these: home office, health insurance premiums, half of your self-employment tax, retirement contributions and the business share of your phone.

We’ll walk through every deduction with you. Book your appointment.

#TaxTips #SelfEmployed #Deductions #SmallBusiness

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The EITC Due Diligence Rule

EITC returns come with a preparer checklist — and penalties.

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Claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit? Expect your preparer to ask detailed questions about your children and income. It’s required by law, and it protects your refund.

Bring your documents and we’ll take care of the rest.

#TaxTips #EITC #TaxCredits #TaxRefund

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Extension ≠ More Time to Pay

The most misunderstood form in tax: the extension.

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An extension gives you more time to file, until October, but not more time to pay. If you owe, estimate and pay by the April deadline to avoid penalties and interest.

Need an extension? Call our office.

#TaxTips #TaxExtension #TaxDeadline #Form4868

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Gig Economy 1099-Ks

Your client drove Uber "on the side"? That’s a business return.

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Driving for Uber or selling online? Gig income is business income. It goes on Schedule C, which means self-employment tax, but also deductions for your expenses.

We help gig workers file with confidence. Send us a message.

#TaxTips #GigEconomy #1099K #SideHustle

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Charitable Giving Records

"I gave about $500 to charity" is not documentation.

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Giving to charity? Keep records for every cash gift, get a written acknowledgment for gifts of $250 or more, and track the value of donated items. No records, no deduction.

Questions before year-end? Ask us.

#TaxTips #CharitableGiving #Deductions #YearEnd

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Direct Deposit Speed

Fastest refund path: e-file + direct deposit. Every time.

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Want your refund fast? E-file and choose direct deposit. Most e-filed refunds arrive within 21 days, while paper returns can take months. Track yours with the IRS "Where’s My Refund" tool.

Ready to file? Book your appointment.

#TaxTips #TaxRefund #DirectDeposit #EFile

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The Name-Match Rule

Refund delayed? Check the name spelling first.

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Refund delayed? Check your name. Returns get rejected when names don’t match Social Security records, which is common after marriage or divorce. Update your name with Social Security first.

Bring your Social Security card to your appointment.

#TaxTips #TaxRefund #NameChange #TaxSeason

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HSA Triple Advantage

The only account with THREE tax benefits.

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A Health Savings Account (HSA) has three tax benefits: contributions are deductible, growth is tax-free, and qualified medical withdrawals are tax-free. If you have a high-deductible health plan, ask about it.

We can help you make the most of it. Call our office.

#TaxTips #HSA #HealthSavings #TaxSavings

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Dependent Care Credit

Daycare costs money. The tax code gives some back.

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Paying for daycare so you can work? The Child and Dependent Care Credit could give some of that money back. Bring your provider’s name, address, tax ID and the amount you paid.

Questions? Send us a message.

#TaxTips #DependentCare #TaxCredits #WorkingParents

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Amended Return Window

Found an old mistake? There’s still time — maybe.

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Found a mistake on an old return? You can generally amend a return up to three years from the original due date to claim a missed refund.

We offer prior-year reviews. Call our office.

#TaxTips #AmendedReturn #MissedRefund #Form1040X

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Estimated Refund ≠ Promise

Never say the R-word until the return is done.

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Be careful with anyone who promises a big refund before looking at your documents. No one can know your refund until your return is done. Look for accuracy, not promises.

We give honest answers. Book your appointment.

#TaxTips #RefundScams #HonestTaxPrep #TaxSeason

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Identity Protection PIN

The free IRS tool that stops refund fraud cold.

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Protect yourself from tax identity theft: anyone can sign up for an IRS Identity Protection PIN, a six-digit code that stops others from filing a return in your name.

Questions about the IP PIN? Ask us.

#TaxTips #IdentityProtection #IPPIN #FraudPrevention

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Standard vs. Itemized

The deduction question every client asks — answered.

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Standard deduction or itemize? Most people take the standard deduction, but mortgage interest, state taxes, medical costs and charity can sometimes add up to more. We always compare both.

Book your appointment and we’ll run the numbers.

#TaxTips #StandardDeduction #Itemizing #TaxSavings

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Crypto Questions Required

That checkbox at the top of the 1040? It’s not optional.

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Bought, sold or traded crypto? Every tax return asks about digital assets, and sales, swaps and some other activity can be taxable. Keep your exchange records.

We can help you report it correctly. Send us a message.

#TaxTips #Crypto #DigitalAssets #TaxSeason

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The Recordkeeping Timeline

How long do I keep this? — the answer clients need.

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How long should you keep tax records? Generally 3 years, 6 years if income was underreported by more than 25%, 7 years for bad-debt claims, and property records for as long as you own the property plus 3 years.

Save this post for later.

#TaxTips #Recordkeeping #TaxRecords #Organized

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Marriage Penalty & Bonus

Getting married changes the tax math — sometimes dramatically.

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Just married? Congratulations! Marriage can raise or lower your tax bill. Review your withholding, update your name with Social Security, and plan your first joint return.

We offer newlywed tax reviews. Send us a message.

#TaxTips #Newlyweds #MarriageTaxes #TaxPlanning

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Hobby vs. Business

Losses year after year? The IRS calls that a hobby.

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Side business losing money year after year? If an activity shows a loss in 3 of 5 years, the IRS may treat it as a hobby, and hobby expenses aren’t deductible. Keep a business plan, a separate account and your marketing records.

Questions? Ask us.

#TaxTips #SmallBusiness #HobbyLoss #SideBusiness

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Year-End Planning Window

The most valuable tax work happens BEFORE December 31.

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The best tax moves happen before December 31. Retirement contributions, charitable giving and timing income or expenses can all make a difference, but only if you plan ahead.

Book a year-end planning appointment.

#TaxTips #YearEndPlanning #TaxPlanning #TaxSavings

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Tax Tips

25 Tax Tips Templates

Document Everything

W-4 Checkups

Quarterly Estimates

The Mileage Log Rule

Filing Status Strategy

Retirement Contributions Deadline

Education Credits

Self-Employment Deductions

The EITC Due Diligence Rule

Extension ≠ More Time to Pay

Gig Economy 1099-Ks

Charitable Giving Records

Direct Deposit Speed

The Name-Match Rule

HSA Triple Advantage

Dependent Care Credit

Amended Return Window

Estimated Refund ≠ Promise

Identity Protection PIN

Standard vs. Itemized

Crypto Questions Required

The Recordkeeping Timeline

Marriage Penalty & Bonus

Hobby vs. Business

Year-End Planning Window

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