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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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Are You at Risk for A Trust Fund Penalty?
There are no acceptable excuses for failure to withhold the required payroll taxes or for borrowing withheld amounts to pay other expenses.

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20222 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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Tax Filing Deadlines Are Rapidly Approaching
Article Highlights: Reminder: The IRS extended the filing due date to May 17, 2021 Balance due payments Contributions to a Roth or...

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20222 min read
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Easily Check the Status of Your Refund
Article Highlights: Your Federal Tax Refund Status Can Be Checked Online Delay When Claiming Earned Income Tax Credit or Additional Child...

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20223 min read
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Tax Deductions Without Itemizing
Certain deductions can be claimed using the standard deduction (without itemization). Here's a list of those deductions:

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20226 min read
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March 2021 Due Dates
Are you ready for tax season? Here are some important due dates for businesses and individuals coming up in March.

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20224 min read
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