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2021 Q4 tax calendar: Key deadlines for businesses and other employers
2021 Q4 tax calendar: Key deadlines for businesses and other employers

With fall foliage here in many areas, it’s time for businesses to start thinking about year-end tax strategies. It’s also time to think about the fourth quarter 2021 tax filing deadlines.

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Small Business TaxDebbie HarryOctober 4, 2021
The tax score of winning
The tax score of winning

Whether you win money gambling online, playing at a casino or participating in a sports betting activity, there are tax implications. Here are the basic rules that winners should understand.

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Individual TaxationDebbie HarrySeptember 30, 2021
Got an endowment?  You need an investment advisor
Got an endowment? You need an investment advisor

To ensure your endowment’s investment portfolio has the right risk/reward profile, look for an investment advisor with nonprofit experience. We provide tips on finding the best professional for the job.

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Not-for-profit TaxDebbie HarrySeptember 30, 2021
Estate planning pitfalls exist if a significant portion of your wealth is concentrated in a single stock
Estate planning pitfalls exist if a significant portion of your wealth is concentrated in a single stock

Building your wealth around a single stock can be risky for both your investment plan and your estate plan.

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Estate planningDebbie HarrySeptember 30, 2021
M & A transactions:  Be careful when reporting to the IRS
M & A transactions: Be careful when reporting to the IRS

Have you bought or sold business assets in an M&A deal in 2021 or are in the process of a transaction? If so, you must report the details to the IRS. The tax agency may then compare what both parties report to ensure they match.

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Small Business TaxDebbie HarrySeptember 27, 2021
Is a Health Savings Account right for you?
Is a Health Savings Account right for you?

If you’re an employee, you may be able to get a Health Savings Account with your employer. You can also open one of these tax-saving accounts through some banks and other financial institutions. Here are the basic rules.

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Individual TaxationDebbie HarrySeptember 21, 2021
Selling a home:  Will you owe tax on the profit?
Selling a home: Will you owe tax on the profit?

If you’re selling your principal residence, some or all of the profit may be tax free. It depends on your home sale profit and your income. Here are the basic rules.

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Individual TaxationDebbie HarrySeptember 15, 2021
Associations should prioritize common interests, not individual services
Associations should prioritize common interests, not individual services

It’s not always easy for trade associations to differentiate between acceptable and unacceptable activities. Help protect your 501(c)(6) status by reading up on common pitfalls.

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Not-for-profit TaxDebbie HarrySeptember 15, 2021
Even nonprofits can benefit from AI technology
Even nonprofits can benefit from AI technology

AI in the nonprofit sector? Absolutely! Artificial intelligence can be applied to everyday uses that enable your organization to improve program efficacy.

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Not-for-profit TaxDebbie HarrySeptember 8, 2021
Estate planning in a socially distanced environment
Estate planning in a socially distanced environment

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, are you leery about visiting your advisor’s office to attend to estate planning documents? You’re not alone, and you may have other options.

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Estate planningDebbie HarrySeptember 7, 2021
Planning for year-end gifts with the gift tax annual exclusion
Planning for year-end gifts with the gift tax annual exclusion

There have been proposals in Washington to reduce the estate and gift tax exemption amount, as well as make other changes to the estate tax laws. Making tax-free gifts by year end can reduce the size of your taxable estate and may be one way to recognize and address this potential threat.

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Individual TaxationDebbie HarrySeptember 7, 2021
Claiming a theft loss deduction if your business is the victim of embezzlement
Claiming a theft loss deduction if your business is the victim of embezzlement

If your business is victimized by theft, embezzlement or internal fraud, you may be able to claim a tax deduction for the loss. But there are requirements that must be followed as one U.S. Tax Court decision illustrates.

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Small Business TaxDebbie HarrySeptember 7, 2021
Give your staffers a break with an accountable plan
Give your staffers a break with an accountable plan

Without an accountable plan, your nonprofit and your staffers may pay unnecessary taxes on employee business expense reimbursements. Here’s how these plans work and how to set one up.

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Not-for-profit TaxDebbie HarrySeptember 1, 2021
You can only claim a casualty loss tax deduction in certain situations
You can only claim a casualty loss tax deduction in certain situations

The rules for deducting personal casualty losses on a tax return have changed through 2025. However, you may still be able to claim a deduction if an event qualifies as a federally declared disaster (and several have this summer).

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Individual TaxationDebbie HarryAugust 31, 2021
Your nonprofit may have an internal controls gap
Your nonprofit may have an internal controls gap

How seriously does your nonprofit take fraud threats? Some organizations do relatively little to protect assets, leaving control gaps that thieves can slip through. We explain why this is a dangerous strategy.

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Debbie HarryAugust 31, 2021
Want to find out what IRS auditors know about your business industry?
Want to find out what IRS auditors know about your business industry?

If you own or operate a business, you may not know that the IRS has “Audit Techniques Guides” for certain industries and tax issues. IRS examiners use them to prepare for audits and you can read them too. Here’s how.

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Small Business TaxDebbie HarryAugust 31, 2021
Does your employer provide life insurance? Here are the tax consequences
Does your employer provide life insurance? Here are the tax consequences

Does your employer provide you with group term life insurance? Depending on the amount of coverage, it may add to your tax bill. Here are the rules.

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Individual TaxationDebbie HarryAugust 24, 2021
Getting a divorce? Be aware of tax implications if you own a business
Getting a divorce? Be aware of tax implications if you own a business

Divorce may have tax implications for the spouses involved, especially if one or both of them owns a business. Here are some of the issues involved.

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Small Business TaxDebbie HarryAugust 23, 2021
Put some muscle behind your nonprofit's capacity-building effort
Put some muscle behind your nonprofit's capacity-building effort

Capacity-building is a worthy pursuit for any nonprofit. But instead of focusing on inadequacies, you may want to concentrate on pumping up your strengths. Here’s why.

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Not-for-profit TaxDebbie HarryAugust 18, 2021
IRS issues ERC guidance as Congress mulls early termination
IRS issues ERC guidance as Congress mulls early termination

Fresh IRS guidance is available for employers claiming the Employee Retention Credit in the third and fourth quarters of 2021.

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Tax & Regulation Alerts, COVID-19Debbie HarryAugust 17, 2021
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