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Relocating? How to Do It with Taxes in Mind

Mariko Hayashi-Hall

Jul 28, 20225 min read

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, 20222 min read

July 2021 Due Dates

Important due dates for businesses and individuals coming up in July 2021.

IRS Unveils Online Tool to Register for Monthly Child Tax Credit Payments

Mariko Hayashi-Hall

Jul 28, 20222 min read

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.

The IRS is Resuming Collection & Enforcement Activities That Were Paused During COVID-19

Mariko Hayashi-Hall

Jul 28, 20221 min read

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.

Tax Deductions Related to Charity Auctions

Mariko Hayashi-Hall

Jul 28, 20223 min read

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:

2021: the Year of Substantial Tax Breaks for Families with Children and Lower-Income Taxpayers

Mariko Hayashi-Hall

Jul 28, 20225 min read

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, 20223 min read

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.

Tax Issues Related to Renting Your Vacation Home

Mariko Hayashi-Hall

Jul 28, 20225 min read

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, 20226 min read

Taxes and Divorce

If you are recently divorced or are contemplating divorce you will have to deal with or plan for significant tax issues...

Did You File Before Congress Passed the Unemployment Tax Exclusion? Here is How the IRS is Handling

Mariko Hayashi-Hall

Jul 28, 20222 min read

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, 20225 min read

June 2021 Due Dates

Important due dates for businesses and individuals coming up in June 2021.

Don’t Lose Your Passport Because of Unpaid Federal Debt

Mariko Hayashi-Hall

Jul 28, 20223 min read

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.

Made a Mistake on Your Tax Return - What Happens Now?

Mariko Hayashi-Hall

Jul 28, 20223 min read

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

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?

Consequences of Filing Married Separately

Mariko Hayashi-Hall

Jul 28, 202214 min read

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...

The Tax-Filing Deadline Is Around the Corner

Mariko Hayashi-Hall

Jul 28, 20223 min read

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:

Refund Statute Expiring: Don’t Miss Out!

Mariko Hayashi-Hall

Jul 28, 20222 min read

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!

Owe Taxes and Can’t Pay by the Due Date?

Mariko Hayashi-Hall

Jul 28, 20222 min read

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

May 2021 Due Dates

Important due dates for businesses and individuals coming up in May 2021.

Writing Off Your Business Start-Up Expenses

Mariko Hayashi-Hall

Jul 28, 20223 min read

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...

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