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Filing Deadline Rapidly Approaching for Flow-Through Entities

The federal income tax filing deadline for calendar-year partnerships, C and S corporations and limited liability companies (LLCs) treated as partnerships or S corporations for tax purposes is

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When It Comes to Charitable Deductions, All Donations Aren’t Created Equal

As you file your 2016 income tax return and plan your charitable giving for 2017, it’s important to keep in mind the available deduction. It can vary significantly

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Tangible Property Safe Harbors Help Maximize Deductions

If your business made repairs to tangible property last year, such as buildings, machinery, equipment or vehicles, you may be eligible for a valuable deduction on your 2016

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Can the WOTC Save Tax for Your Business?

Employers that hire individuals who are members of a “target group” may be eligible for the Work Opportunity tax credit (WOTC). If you made qualifying hires in 2016

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Deduct All of the Mileage You’re Entitled to — But Not More

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Do You Need to File a 2016 Gift Tax Return by April 18?

As part of your estate planning strategy, you may have made significant gifts to your children, grandchildren or other heirs last year. Or perhaps you just wanted to

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SEPs: A Powerful Retroactive Tax Planning Tool

Simplified Employee Pensions (SEPs) are sometimes regarded as the “no-brainer” first choice for high-income small-business owners who don’t currently have tax-advantaged retirement plans set up for themselves. Why?

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What You Need to Know About the Tax Treatment of ISOs

Incentive stock options (ISOs) allow you to buy company stock in the future at a fixed price equal to or greater than the stock’s fair market value on

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Take Small-Business Tax Credits Where Credits Are Due

Tax credits reduce tax liability dollar-for-dollar, making them particularly valuable. Two available credits are especially for small businesses that provide certain employee benefits. And one of them might

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The “Manufacturers’ Deduction” Isn’t Just for Manufacturers

The Section 199 deduction is intended to encourage domestic manufacturing. In fact, it’s often referred to as the “manufacturers’ deduction.” But this potentially valuable tax break can be

2016 Higher-Education Tax Breaks

2016 Higher-Education Breaks Can Save Your Family Taxes

Did you have a college student in your family last year? Were you a student yourself? If so, you may be eligible for some valuable tax breaks on

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