Resources &amp; tax tips

Taxfyle Pros: Taxfyle Pro Payments

Taxfyle Pros: Doing the Work

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Taxfyle Pros: Onboarding Questions

Taxfyle Pros: Taxfyle Pro Payments

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Taxfyle Pros: Do I Need Insurance?

Taxfyle Pros: Onboarding Questions

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Errors and omissions (E&O) insurance will cover your company, or you individually, in the event that a client holds you responsible for...

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What To Expect

How To Be A Top Earner On Taxfyle

As the summer busy season is wrapping up, we wanted to share with you some of the highlights from 2021 and some promising insight as we...

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At the end of the day, your continued success is in everyone’s best interest, be it financial freedom, investment capital, retirement, etc.

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What To Expect (B2C)

Taxfyle - Summer In Review

So you’ve just joined Taxfyle and are looking to expand your book of business, or maybe you’re looking at Taxfyle as a way to make extra...

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We are on track for making this our best tax season to date thanks to the incredible efforts of you and the rest of our growing Pro network.

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Business Update

As the summer busy season is wrapping up, we wanted to share with you some of the highlights from 2021 and some promising insight as we...

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Pro Potential

Market Update - Accounting Industry

Are you looking for an additional $5K in part-time income next tax season? How about $25K? What if you could commit full-time and make....

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The past 18 months have caused seismic shifts in consumer habits and the way we work.

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Be Your Own Boss

Top 11 Accounting Interview Questions and Answers

Tax professionals have the ability to be their own boss now more than ever before.

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Top 4 IRS Approved Tax Preparation Courses You Should Take

You may use the list of questions below, and the answers you want to hear, to help you select the best accounting specialists for your...

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How Will the New 2021 Tax Deadline and COVID Relief Bill Affect Your IRA Contributions?

Finding the right course and taking it seriously could drastically improve your tax preparation practice.

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Move Around in 2020? You Might Owe More Taxes Than You Think

You not only have until May 17 the file your taxes — you also have until that date to make contributions to your IRA.

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If you filed your taxes early, when will you get refunded for the $10,200 unemployment tax waiver?

2020 was a disruptive year in so many ways, and for some of us, that meant moving between states.

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2021 Tax Code Changes to Know

The American Rescue Plan includes a tax break on unemployment benefits.

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2021 Child Tax Credit: How Much is It and When Will You Receive it?

2020 brought about many new tax changes as the U.S. government aimed to get aid to people, primarily through tax credits.

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Filing Taxes for Dummies: A 5-Step Guide for Amateur Filers

The Child Tax Credit, which is available every year, received an overhaul for 2021 to get more help to families who need it.

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How Long Does the IRS have to audit my tax return?

You could try filing your taxes yourself, as well, but don’t do so without preparation. You might forget vital forms or make mistakes...

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2021 Extended Tax Deadlines

We know that the burning question in the back of all of your minds is: How long does the IRS have to audit me?

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Bookkeeping vs Accounting: Everything You Need To Know

You Get Extra Time to File Your Taxes! (Don’t Get Toooo Excited, Now)

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What if I can't afford to pay my taxes?

Understanding the differences and commonalities between bookkeeping vs accounting can help your business’s financial strategy.

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10 Accounting Skills You Need to Succeed

The IRS will agree to work with you to set up a payment plan so the liability can be paid off with minimal hardship.

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Small Business Taxes for Dummies: Filing for the First Time? Get Help!

Accounting can be a highly lucrative career but it comes along with a variety of challenges.

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How will the third stimulus bill affect my taxes?

Taxes aren't something you want to experiment with. Especially as a business owner! Click here to learn about filing small business taxes...

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What Happens If I Don’t Pay My Taxes?

The third COVID relief bill — titled the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 — has now been signed into law.

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I Own Cryptocurrency. How Will This Affect my Taxes?

If you file your taxes but don't pay them, the IRS will charge you a failure-to-pay penalty.

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Here's a run-down of vital info about cryptocurrency taxes.

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How to Use a 1099-R Form

Form 1099, in general, is an IRS tax form used as an informative document to report income other than wages, salaries, and tips.

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What are tax credits?

What’s the Best Tax Software in 2021?

Credits are generally created to encourage and reward certain behaviors that have been deemed beneficial by the government.

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Cutting Through the Confusion of Inheritance Tax

With so many tax software options, which should you choose? We compared three main factors:

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How Does Adjusted Gross Income Work?

In the simplest terms, an inheritance tax is a state tax that’s imposed on the receipt of assets from someone who passes away.

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What Should I Do If I Owe Back Taxes?

Your AGI is determined by taking your gross income and adjusting it to account for different deductions. Simply put3 (AGI) is a measure...

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Even if you haven't paid taxes in years, it's possible to get caught up and back in the IRS's good graces. Here's how.

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What Is a 1099 Form?

Can I deduct my medical expenses?

A 1099 form is a form from the IRS used to report various types of income other than income from an employer. If you make wages...

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How to Calculate Student Loan Interest Deduction

Beginning Jan. 1, 2019, all taxpayers may deduct only the amount of qualified medical expenses that exceeds 10% of their AGI.

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How the Second Stimulus and COVID Relief Bill Will Affect Taxes

In this article, we’ll discuss exactly how to calculate your student loan interest deduction so that you can speed up...

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How long should I keep tax records?

Just before 2020 ended, we received a new, much anticipated COVID-19 relief package called The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021.

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A gift of $300 to those in need earns a deduction due to the CARES Act

Every tax return and supporting forms should be kept. These include 1099s, expense tracking, W-2s, and other documents.

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Coronavirus Delays IRS Reorganization

The CARES Act allows eligible individuals who do not itemize deductions to deduct $300 of qualified charitable contributions.

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Payroll Tax Deferral Updates and Implications for Business Owners

Like many organizations, COVID-19 has impacted the IRS. The IRS has delayed presenting its reorganization plans to congress until December.

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4 Changes That May Affect How Much You Owe This Tax Season

Business owners—did you know that deferred payroll taxes may ultimately fall on you for repayment? Ensure you're up-to-date here.

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Flexibility for Tax Debts

If COVID-19 has impacted your finances, filing your 2020 taxes may come with some surprises. Here's how to prepare...

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IRA Contribution Changes Announced by IRS For 2021

Good news for those with tax debt — the IRS is offering increased options and flexibility for repaying outstanding taxes.

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Op-Ed: How to Create a Virtual Workflow without Sacrificing Client Service

New changes to the income ranges for determining eligibility to make deductible contributions to IRAs, ROTH IRAs, and the Saver's Credit.

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IRS To Resume Issuing 500 Series Balance-Due Notices

Deciding what software to use is determining how well it will facilitate record keeping for completed and ongoing work in your company.

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When is Your PPP Loan Forgiveness Application Actually Due?

IRS will resume sending balance-due notices to U.S. taxpayers after halting them in May because of a massive COVID-19 related mail backlog.

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Become a Certified Tax Preparer

PPP loan recipients were shocked with the October 31 deadline, the SBA has released extra guidance for businesses seeking loan forgiveness.

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How Will 2020 Unemployment Benefits be Taxed Next Filing Season?

Tax preparation can be a profitable and rewarding gig, provided you’re suitably educated and certified to do it.

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Taxes 101: Form W-9, Everything You Need to Know

Many surprised to learn that unemployment benefits they received are taxable - here's the best way to prep

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Everything You Need to Know About Filing Form 940

W-9 Forms: One of the Basic Tax Forms to Understand

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What’s New for the 2020 Tax Year?

Why does your employer withhold taxes? Basics for employees and employers.

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Employers Seek Guidance As Payroll Tax Deferral Becomes Effective

No two years are the same when it comes to tax rules, here are some of the change's you'll see when it's time to file 2020's return.

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$13.9M Interest Payments to be Issued by the IRS

Employers have started to worry about how to implement this new policy and what role they will play.

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Benefits of Outsourced Accounting Highlighted by COVID-19

Taxpayers stand to benefit from 45-day rule which requires the IRS to pay interest on refunds issued after 45 days of the taxpayer’s claim.

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Outsourcing

Business leaders face high scrutiny, many are deciding to outsource essential accounting functions.

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Taxfyle ranks No. 74 on Inc. Magazine’s 2020 Inc. 5000 list

Product Updates

Taxfyle ranked No. 74 on this year’s Inc. Magazine's 5000 fastest growing companies in America.

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Could a Travel Tax Credit Save the Domestic Tourism Industry?

What You Need to Know About a W-9 Form

A vacation tax credit? That's just one of many congressional proposals aiming to stimulate industries that were hit hard from the pandemic.

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Tax Deadline Missed? Here’s What You Need To Know:

Freelancer, gig-worker, self-employed? You’ll be seeing W9’s more often. Here's the 101 on the W9 and how it's a tad different.

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As IRS Tax Deadline Looms, Filers Have Options

Didn't make the 2019 Filing Deadline? There's still a few things you can do today to save yourself from fees and penalties.

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Has the long tax season impacted your employees’ vacation time?

With the imminent deadline just days away, Taxpayers who aren't ready to file still have options to buy them some more time.

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2016 Tax Return: File Now or Forever Hold Your Peace...

What are some options for firms that encourage employees to start using their PTO and avoid burnout once they reach July 15th?

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IRS Update: Critical Functions Continue Nationwide

Taxpayers who haven't filed 2016 will be leaving their cut of the $1.5 billion on the table if they don't file before this year's deadline.

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Remote Work: What Does This Mean for Taxes?

With IRS offices slowly reopening, taxpayers are left with unanswered questions. Here's the latest of what's open & how to find info.

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A Simpler Work Portal

Product Updates

Our initial launch of the Work Portal is focused on delivering an even better experience for our professional workforce.

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When employees work remotely in different states, businesses should be proactive about the possible tax implications that may follow.

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State of the IRS

IRS Will Begin Accepting Amended Tax Returns Electronically

IRS offices are opening back up to deal with the mountains of paperwork waiting for them.

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Investors in Opportunity Zones Now Qualify for Additional Tax Relief

The IRS will officially begin accepting 2019 amended income tax returns this summer, helping to reduce delays that come paper filings.

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Newly Passed Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act Eases PPP Requirements

The IRS is granting Opportunity Zone Funds relief on some of the requirements associated recently passed tax incentive programs.

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Is your stimulus check still MIA? These tools and tips might help you find out why.

Newly passed legislation works to help businesses by relaxing PPP requirements - What you need to know...

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Get Ahead with 5 Quick Tips for Filing Your Taxes

With ~35M payments still outstanding to date, here’s what you need to know and some actions you can take if you’re still waiting.

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Optimistic Signs for Small Business Owners and the Economy

With the IRS’s extended July 15th deadline fast approaching, here are some tips that will help you have a seamless tax filing experience.

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The Gig Economy: Moving Forward

New Legislation and statistics give hope that we will return to business as usual in the not-so-distant future.

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The COVID Effect on your Retirement Plan

Being part of the gig economy may be a new reality for many workers.

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Income Tax Nexus During COVID-19

With the recent Covid-19 inspired stimulus packages is an IRS program allowing access to funds from their own 401(k) retirement plans.

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Staying Connected with your Workforce

WFH moved the workforce from their cubicles to the couch, yet many businesses may find themselves with unexpected tax obligations.

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Will the IRS Extend the Filing and Payment Deadline Again?

In the tech world, companies have adopted simple practices that have kept them ahead of the curve when it comes to remote communication.

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What to Know When Filing Taxes and Unemployed

There have been murmurs that the White House is contemplating extending it to an even later date.

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Is The Next Phase A Hybrid Workspace?

Even If you find yourself unemployed and receiving government aid, there is a good chance you will still have to file your taxes.

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Steps taken by employers now can allow for flexibility, engaged employees, and help firms run leaner moving forward.

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Guide to Tax Form 1098-T

Self Employment Tax: 7 Things You Should Know

If you’ve never received a 1098-T – or never taken the time to scrutinize the form – it might look like a jumbled mess of boxes and numb...

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An Employer’s Guide to Payroll Taxes

Being self-employed is probably a dream come true. You get to work for yourself without answering to anyone else, and it feels good...

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Understanding Saver’s Credit

Payroll taxes are essentially federal taxes that the government requires employers and employees to pay in order to fund...

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Form 5498 & How IRA Contributions Impact Taxes

The Saver’s Credit is designed to help those with little income to feel like their retirement contributions are worthwhile, even though...

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So Tax Filings Were Extended...But Are You Feeling More Behind Than Normal?

When you save for retirement with an IRA, you’ll receive a Form 5498. The institution responsible for managing your IRA is required...

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IRS Glitch Impacts Stimulus Payments

While the focus of businesses remains on how to just make it through, are public accounting firms feeling more behind than ever?

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IRS Allowing Direct Deposit for Stimulus Payments

Many consumers were left waiting for their stimulus checks with little to no explanation.

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How The Economic Injury Disaster Loan Advance Can Help Your Business

Stimulus checks will be processed faster for those who have set up direct deposit.

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What You Need to Know About the Employee Retention Tax Credit

A set of relief options have been provided for small businesses looking for help during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Has Covid-19 Provided You A Chance To Reflect on Your Business?

The ERTC can help keep your business afloat during the COVID-19 crisis.

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The Talent War in Public Accounting

Document handoffs and determining which employee has capacity is a lot more challenging in a virtual environment.

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The COVID-19 CARES Act has passed, 5 things to know

There is one notable industry where the unemployment rate is not only low, but good workers are still in high demand: Accounting

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IRS Extends Tax Filing Deadline

The Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act was passed on Friday, March 27th, 2020. Here are 5 things you may want to know

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What happens if I file after the deadline?

The COVID-19 outbreak has forced consumers and taxpayers to adjust their tax season schedules.

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How to File Taxes: A First Timer’s Guide

What happens if I file my taxes late? Should I expect penalties? What happens as time passes?

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The Child Tax Credit: What it is and How You Qualify

Let’s assume that you do need to file a tax return and that you’re planning to do it by the April 15 tax deadline. What you’re really...

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What are "Ghost Tax Preparers"? What You Need to Know

The child tax credit is a tax credit for parents and other qualified caretakers of qualified children. The Tax Cuts and Jobs ACT...

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How Do You Get a Tax Extension?

Learn about ghost preparers and how to avoid them during tax season.

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5 Tax Mistakes That Trigger Audits

If you want to get a tax extension, you’ll need to file federal Form 4868, the official “Application for Automatic Extension of Time To...

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A Tax Guide to Severance Packages and Taxes

Don't rush through your taxes. There are simple mistakes that can trigger audits. Taxfyles is a stress-free, safe way to file taxes.

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Free Tax Filing Services vs. Premium Services

If you received a severance package after losing your job, you may need to see how it involves your taxes. Our blog post can help.

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Pro Spotlight Ep. 7: Curtis Patalano on How Tax Pros Make Filing Taxes Better

What's the difference between free and premium tax filing services? Free is convenient but premium services can help more.

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A Tax Guide to Claiming Parents as Dependents

Tax Pros like Curtis Patalano loves filing taxes. He likes solving problems and getting the best return for clients.

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5 Tax Tips You Should Keep in Mind for Gift Funds

Claiming a parent as a dependent can result in tax benefits, but conditions must be met. This blog explains what you should know.

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5 Things You Should Have for Your Taxes Checklist

Take some time to understand the basics of gift tax rules with practical tips such as understanding lifetime gift and estate tax exemption.

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How Form W-4 Applies To Your Taxes

Taxfyle provides a comprehensive checklist of 5 things that you should have to file your taxes effectively.

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Common Tax Breaks For Homeowners

Learn how to fill it out accurately and avoid overpaying or underpaying taxes in this comprehensive guide.

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Documents To Keep Track Of Before Filing Taxes

Learn about the common tax breaks available to homeowners, including deductions for mortgage interest, and property taxes.

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Tax Breaks For Middle-Class Filers

Learn how to track tax documents for a smoother and stress-free filing experience.

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How Many Years Can You File Back Taxes For?

Discover the tax breaks available for middle-class filers and learn about the latest federal tax rates.

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Benefits of Using S corporation Tax Calculators

Learn about the default 3-year statute, extended 6-year statute for failing to report over 25% of income, and unlimited statute for fraud!

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Looking For TurboTax Alternatives? Here's Other Options Worth Exploring

Get the most out of your S Corp with a reliable S Corporation Tax Calculator. Save time and effort while avoiding errors with our calculator

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What You Should Know For Your Taxes If You’re Self-Employed

Tax preparation is often a huge source of frustration for individuals, self-employed professionals, and small business owners.

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What States Have Income Taxes?

Our Tax Pros guide you on itemized deductions, self-employment tax, expense tracking and estimated tax payments to maximize your taxes.

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Pro Spotlight Ep. 6: Tracy Schultz On The Benefits Of Hiring A Tax Professional

Understand your state's income tax laws & potential deductions by learning about the 43 states with income taxes, and 7 states without.

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What Kind Of Income Is Taxable?

On this episode, Schultz, a Taxfyle Pro living in Houston, talks about her career as an accountant and how she helps tax filers.

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How A Health Savings Account Can Help With Your Taxes

Understand what kind of income is taxable and what isn't with this comprehensive guide. Learn about the types of taxable income, and more!

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Tax Tips For Americans Who Earned Income Abroad In 2022

Learn about HSA's (Health Savings Accounts) and their tax deductible nature.

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What Tax Breaks Do Educators Have?

Learn about tax tips for Americans who earned income abroad in 2022. Understand the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion and Foreign Tax Credit.

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How The Inflation Reduction Act Affects Your Taxes

Discover tax breaks available for educators, including the Educator Expense Tax Deduction, Lifetime Learning Credit, and more!

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Tax Credits Commuters Can Take Advantage Of This Tax Season

Learn how the Inflation Reduction Act affects your taxes - including changes to IRS enforcement, small business tax breaks, and tax credits.

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What You Should Know About Student Loans and Taxes

Learn about tax credits for commuters, including the commuter tax credit for public transportation and carpooling, and more!

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Tax Calculators: Easy Tools To See What Taxes You Owe

Learn how to reduce your tax hit while paying off student loans. Understand student loan tax deductions, credit opportunities, and more.

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What You Should Know About The Standard Deduction

Discover the benefits of using tax calculators before filing your taxes. Learn how easy it is to calculate your tax liability.

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Tax Code Updates For Retirees

Learn about the standard deduction for your federal tax return and how it can lower taxes owed.

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Child Tax Credit Changes For The 2022 Tax Year

Understand tax changes for retirees in 2022, including updates to RMD calculations, and higher contribution limits for retirement plans.

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Filing Your Taxes in 2023? Here's What To Expect From Your Tax Brackets

Understand the changes to the Child Tax Credit for 2022 and find out if you qualify. Learn about income and residency requirements here.

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What To Know About Loan Forgiveness And How It Affects Your Taxes

Stay updated on the latest tax bracket changes for 2023 and how they may affect you.

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What Are The Differences Between a CPA and an EA?

Loan forgiveness can provide relief for borrowers, but it can also have tax implications. This blog post explains those differences.

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Pro Spotlight Ep. 5: Goran Gmitrovic On Increasing His Income And Accomplishing His Life's Dreams

If you find yourself wondering what’s the difference between a certified public accountant, CPA or an IRS Enrolled Agent, EA, check this out

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How To File Taxes For NFTs

When Goran found Taxfyle, he had the ability to increase his income while maintaining the flexibility to focus on his accounting practice.

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What Are Tax Deductions For Businesses Of One?

If you want to know how your NFT transactions affect your taxes, this blog is for you.

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What Happens If You Don't File Your Taxes For Five Years

If you want a guide on what to know about business of one taxes, deductions, and credits, this is the read for you!

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What To Look For In A Good Tax Professional

If you’ve missed filing taxes for years, there could be a chance you didn't need to file or you might incur some penalties.

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Pro Spotlight Ep. 4: Mykaela Wallace On How Taxfyle's Platform Helped Her Pay Off Student Loans

Finding the right tax professional can make a substantial difference when filing your taxes. But who do you choose? This blog can help you!

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Tax Tips For Gambling Losses And Winnings

Mykaela Wallace is a Taxfyle Tax Professional living in Oklahoma, and this is her story.

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Is Filing Taxes With An Accountant Worth The Cost?

Look no further if you’re looking for tax tips regarding your gambling activity. This blog post has all the information you need!

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How To File Taxes As An Amazon Vendor

We'll lay out some major considerations to help you decide whether it’s worth it to hire a tax professional to file your taxes.

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What Happens If You Get Audited And Don't Have Receipts

If you are wondering what you should know regarding taxes as an Amazon vendor, dont worry, this blog post will help!

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How to Reach a Live Person at the IRS

There are still things you can do like consulting a tax professional and keeping your files organized, to successfully navigate an IRS audit

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Pro Spotlight Ep. 3: Jeremy Miller On Changing Careers and Being A Taxfyle Pro

We know speaking with someone at the IRS is difficult, but follow these steps, and you'll be talking to a live person in no time!

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How Accounting Firms Can Avoid Staff Turnover

Get an insight on Jeremy Miller and how he uses Taxfyle to boost his income while making the most out of the flexibility of our platform.

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How Accounting Firms Can Benefit From Automation

When it comes to operating your firm, you need to protect your staff from burnout and exhaustion. This blog post can help you avoid turnover

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How Accounting Firms Can Sell Value-Added Services To Clients

Having a year-round burden of itemizing, monitoring, and reporting, automating your technology might help alleviate all that!

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How Accounting Firms Can Build A Website To Get Higher Search Engine Results

If you’re wondering how you can expand what you offer to clients, look no further.

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Pro Spotlight Ep. 2: Emmanuel Miller On Why He Became a Pro and How It Allows Him To Run His Business

This blog is for you if your accounting practice’s website could use a search engine optimization boost.

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How To Help Your Clients Understand Cryptocurrency As a Tax Professional

Emmanuel Miller shares his perspective on how he became a pro and continued his success on this platform.

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5 Ways To Generate More Income From Client Meetings

More individuals will buy and sell assets when the crypto industry enters a bull market. This is where you can market your service!

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How To Generate Strong Marketing Strategies To Attract High-Value Clients

If you’re wondering how to generate more income from client meetings, this blog can help.

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How To Ask For A Salary Increase As An Accounting Professional

To market your accounting firm to attract high-value clients, you must have marketing strategy that this blog can help with!

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How To Market Your Accounting Practice On Social Media

If you want more money but don’t know where to start, some tips like preparing for the raise and asking at the right time may come in handy.

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How To Align Your Accounting Firm's Core Values With Your Staff

This blog is for you if you’re interested in learning how to market your accounting practice on social media.

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What To Outsource In Your Accounting Business

Your firm’s ability to handle difficult tasks, particularly during busy periods of the year is made by having staff who fit into the culture

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The IRS is Boosting the Audit Rate of Wealthy Filers

Outsourcing your existing services to teams of accountants may be the ideal solution to solve your firm’s workflow problems.

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How To Manage Information Security For Accounting Firms

A statement recently released by the IRS indicates that the agency is keen on boosting the audit rates for the wealthiest Americans.

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Pro Spotlight Ep. 1: Daniel Araya On Why He Became a Pro and How To Succeed On Taxfyle’s Platform

There are several cybersecurity measures and controls that accounting firms may apply to dramatically limit the risk of a successful assault

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What To Know About Modernized e-File

Daniel Araya, one of Taxfyle's top earners, shares his perspective on how he became a pro and continued his success on this platform.

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Best Strategies For Managing Accounting Firms

Modernized e-File (MeF) is an electronic system for filing tax returns with the Internal Revenue Service of the United States.

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How To Gain Referrals From Clients

This blog post will provide you with some helpful tips for running your own accounting practice.

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How To Acquire Clients To Grow Your Tax Business

Acquiring referrals is critical if you want to establish a flourishing accounting practice in the long run.

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Best Software For Filing Cryptocurrency Taxes

This blog post will provide helpful tips to help your accounting business grow its client base.

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Why Is My Tax Refund Delayed?

For that reason, and to save you and your clients’ headaches, here are some of the best software for filing cryptocurrency taxes.

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Five Tips For Accountants Looking To Start Their Practice

We'll examine some of these reasons to help you understand what could delay your tax refund.

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How To Help Your Clients With Retirement

Leaving your firm's comfort may seem daunting, but opening your practice may provide you with an experience that can’t be matched.

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What You Need To Know About Sales Taxes

While it may be challenging for them to flip the switch when it comes to not working, your advice can help ensure your clients’ future.

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Five Ways To Turn Your Extra Space Into A Home Office

Sales tax is a direct tax on the purchase of goods and services. Buyers might pay sales taxes at the national, state, or county.

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17 Things You Should Know About US Expat Taxes

Instead of dashing away to a coworking space, here are 5 tips every accountant should know about turning your spare space into a home office

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Expat

This article will help you understand the nature of US expat taxes, including who needs to file, when to file and strategies you should know

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Five Ways To Help Clients Going Through An Audit

What Tax Professionals Need To Know About Tax Compliance For Their Small Businesses

Your assistance will go a long way toward assisting your clients in dealing with the audit by supplying the necessary accounting.

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How to Earn Extra Income Throughout The Year As An Accountant

Whenever tax season rolls around, it’s important for tax professionals like yourself to market to small businesses in the area.

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Thinking Of Using Accounting As A Side Hustle? Here's How To Join The Gig Economy

There are opportunities if you want something different and desire to leverage some of your spare time to earn extra income.

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How To Become An IRS Enrolled Agent

The gig economy is here to stay, and if you’re a CPA or EA, now is the right time to take advantage of industry trends.

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Complete List of Tax Deductions for Small Business

If you’re interested in becoming one yourself, here’s important information you need to know about becoming an IRS enrolled agent.

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Domestic vs. International Outsourcing: What’s The Difference, How Can Either Help My Firm?

It’s essential to know what tax deductions are available so you can save the proper receipts and make wise choices.

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Outsourcing

This is where outsourcing comes in; it allows you to clear work that would otherwise cause bottlenecks without staking time.

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LLC Taxes Guide

Small business taxes 101 - DIY Do's and Don'ts

‍This option is ideal when you’re the only person in the business or want complete control over all operations and decisions.

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Filing S-Corp Taxes Online Guide

Here’s when you should DIY your small business taxes and when to call a professional.

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When To File As Married Filing Separately

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