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IRS Announces End of Unannounced Taxpayer Visits (Mostly)
Posted Date September 1, 2023 Posted Time 12:00 am Published in Service2ClientYou wake up in the middle of the night. Heart racing, drenched in sweat, and breathing heavily. Thankfully, it was just a nightmare when the IRS showed up at your doorstep unannounced. Recently, however, this was the reality for some taxpayers – and not just a bad dream. The IRS just publicized a significant shift in policy, effectively ending the vast majority of surprise taxpayer visits. The change comes in an effort to create safer conditions for IRS officers as well as ease public concerns. Who’s Knocking at My Door? In order to understand the change in policy, you’ll need... View Article
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Widow/er Social Security Benefits
Posted Date September 1, 2023 Posted Time 12:00 am Published in Service2ClientA widow or widower is eligible for a survivor’s benefit from Social Security even if they never worked – as long as the deceased spouse qualified for benefits based on his or her own income record. Also, note that surviving spouses must have been married to their most current spouse for at least the nine months prior to their passing or for 10 years if the couple was divorced. When Can You Claim? A widow/er may apply for benefits once she turns age 60, age 50 if she qualifies as disabled or if she is responsible for the care of... View Article
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How Businesses Can Leverage Data and Personalization for Targeted Campaigns and Growth
Posted Date September 1, 2023 Posted Time 12:00 am Published in Service2ClientMarketing efforts today depend on collecting, analyzing, and leveraging data to make informed decisions. Therefore, business owners need to understand how to harness the power of data and personalization to create targeted campaigns that drive growth. Importance of Data and Personalization in Modern Business Businesses today collect loads of data, enabling them to understand their customers’ preferences, behaviors and interests. The data comes from different channels, such as a business website, emails, or social media. It is then used to identify patterns and trends to make informed marketing decisions. This yields valuable insights that help craft highly personalized and effective... View Article
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2021 Vs 2022 Vs 2023 Federal Income Tax Brackets
Posted Date September 1, 2023 Posted Time 12:00 am Published in Service2ClientThe US tax system is progressive, meaning that the more you earn the more you pay. For the years 2021-2023 there are seven different brackets for each year (2020 was the same structure as well). Which bracket you are in depends on your taxable income; however, your bracket does not equal your tax rate. Tax brackets work so that you pay part of your income at each level bracket as you move-up in income. In other words, someone in the 32% marginal rate bracket will pay 10% on part of their income, 12% on another part, then 22% on another... View Article
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How to Identify and Avoid Cash Flow Pitfalls
Posted Date September 1, 2023 Posted Time 12:00 am Published in Service2ClientLooking at expenses for one’s business is essential to reduce cash flow issues. For example, it would show if there’s too much money leaving the business or what type of scenario the business might face if there’s an unexpected and large expense that guts the business’ cash position. Tracking expenses on a monthly basis is one way to determine a company’s financial health. Estimating sales by starting with last year’s month-by-month figures is one way to start. Looking at credit and cash sales from a business’ monthly income statements provides historical reference. Examining both fixed and variable past expenses,... View Article
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