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Freelancers May Get A Tax New Break

Tax law’s new 20 percent pass-through deduction may provide a break to the estimated 40 million gig economy workers and freelancers in the U.S. who work as sole proprietorships and partnerships. However, before everyone who fits into this category starts celebrating,...

What if my parent dies without an estate plan?

When you were a child, your parents took care of you, including planning for your future. Now, it is your turn to do that for your parents. This is not always an easy transition for adult children. One of the most difficult aspect having elderly parents is addressing...

What should I do if I missed the tax deadline?

Try as they might, many taxpayers do not make the tax deadline on time. The reasons can vary: A busy schedule, a family crisis or simply forgetfulness. No matter the excuse, every year many Americans fail to submit their returns by the date mandated by the Internal...

Why is the tax deadline on April 17 this year?

The past year brought many new changes regarding taxes. In winter of 2017, Congress passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which overhauls many aspects of the American tax code. Many taxpayers have had to adjust to the myriad changes in tax laws. Another change that...

The simple tax mistakes that could delay your refund

With just one more week to file annual income taxes, many Americans are rushing to prepare their returns on time. Filing taxes at the last minute is hardly ideal, it is the choice that many busy taxpayers make. What many people don’t realize is that rushing through...

Beware these tax scams before filing in Ohio

The Ohio attorney general announced this week that there has been an increase in consumer reports of tax scams. There have been nearly 800 reports of tax scams reported to the Ohio Attorney General’s Help Center this year. With the tax-filing deadline only two weeks...

Tax misconceptions that may cost you money

Do you remember what you were thinking about last March? Probably not–but whatever was on your mind, there is a good chance that it involved taxes. The filing deadline is approaching quickly, so you may still be thinking a lot about taxes. And chances are, some of the...