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Relocating? How to Do It with Taxes in Mind
If your considering relocating, there are several factors you should to include in your decision-making process:

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20225 min read
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July 2021 Due Dates
Important due dates for businesses and individuals coming up in July 2021.

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20222 min read
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IRS Unveils Online Tool to Register for Monthly Child Tax Credit Payments
A new online tool was created to allow eligible families provide basic information to the IRS.

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20222 min read
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The IRS is Resuming Collection & Enforcement Activities That Were Paused During COVID-19
The collections and enforcement processes suspended due to Covid-19 are being resumed according to the IRS.

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20221 min read
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Tax Deductions Related to Charity Auctions
What tax deductions are you entitled to when you donate to or purchase items from a charity auction? The answer may surprise you:

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20223 min read
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2021: the Year of Substantial Tax Breaks for Families with Children and Lower-Income Taxpayers
Several tax benefits included in the American Rescue Plan Act will impact families with children and lower-income taxpayers during 2021:

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20225 min read
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Haven’t Received Your Tax Refund Yet?
If you haven't received your tax refund yet, you are not alone. 2021 is not a typical year with many issues contributing to refund delays.

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20223 min read
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Tax Issues Related to Renting Your Vacation Home
If you're thinking of renting out your vacation home, make sure you get the maximum financial benefit from your property.

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20225 min read
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Taxes and Divorce
If you are recently divorced or are contemplating divorce you will have to deal with or plan for significant tax issues...

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20226 min read
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Did You File Before Congress Passed the Unemployment Tax Exclusion? Here is How the IRS is Handling
The IRS estimates it will take through the end of summer to review and correct all of the returns.

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20222 min read
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June 2021 Due Dates
Important due dates for businesses and individuals coming up in June 2021.

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20225 min read
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Don’t Lose Your Passport Because of Unpaid Federal Debt
The U.S. Department of State may decline to issue/renew, revoke, or restrict passports of taxpayers with "seriously delinquent" tax debt.

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20223 min read
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Made a Mistake on Your Tax Return - What Happens Now?
If you've just discovered that you've made a significant mistake on your tax return, here's what you need to know:

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20223 min read
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Unpaid Debt Taking Your Tax Refund?
We all look forward to receiving our tax refunds, but what if you were expecting a refund and it never arrived?

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20223 min read
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Consequences of Filing Married Separately
Couples married on the last day of the tax year have two filing status options: married filing jointly or married filing separately...

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 202214 min read
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The Tax-Filing Deadline Is Around the Corner
If you have not filed your 2020 tax return, May 17 is the due date to file a return or an extension and pay any taxes you owe:

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20223 min read
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Refund Statute Expiring: Don’t Miss Out!
If you have not yet filed your 2017 tax return and have a refund coming, time to claim that refund is running out!

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20222 min read
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Owe Taxes and Can’t Pay by the Due Date?
If you can't pay the tax you owe, it is in your best interest to make other arrangements to avoid heavy penalties. Here are a few options:

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20222 min read
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May 2021 Due Dates
Important due dates for businesses and individuals coming up in May 2021.

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20222 min read
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Writing Off Your Business Start-Up Expenses
With the help of vaccines, new businesses will be opening as the economy returns to near normal. New business owners may be helped by...

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20223 min read
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