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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.

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20224 min read
Tax Planning to Help New Franchisees
Investment can be an excellent opportunity, but it also involves an entirely unfamiliar set of rules when it comes to your taxes.

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, 20224 min read
7 Different Types of Income Streams for Your Business
No matter what type of business you operate, having more than one income stream can help protect you from economic disaster.

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20222 min read
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, 20223 min read
4 Ways to Stop Overspending
Putting an end to overspending will help you achieve your financial goals—and it's not as hard as you might think.

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?

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...

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:
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