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Individual Tax

Renting Out Your Home: The Pros & Cons

If you’re buying a new home, you may have considered keeping your old home and renting it out. In March, the average rents for one- and two-bedroom residences were $1,487

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Small Business Tax

Establish A Tax-Favored Retirement Plan Today

If your business hasn’t yet implemented a retirement plan, now could be the perfect opportunity to do so. With current retirement plan rules, you can make significant tax-deductible contributions. For

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Business

Business Motivations Behind A Pivot Strategy

When you encounter the word “pivot,” you may think of a politician changing their stance on an issue or even a group of friends trying to move a couch down

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Six Major Payroll Taxes Every Employer Needs To Know

As you’re undoubtedly aware, employers bear the responsibility of withholding and remitting payroll taxes. Maintaining vigilance over payroll tax compliance is imperative, especially in the absence of third-party providers. Given

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Assurance

Strategies For Effective Inventory Management

Inventory is a key balance sheet item for many organizations. Depending on the nature of your operations, inventory may include raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP) inventory, and finished goods. While you

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Estate Planning

Your Guide To Key Estate Planning Terms

Estate planning has its own language. While you may be familiar with common terms such as a will, a trust, or an executor, you may not be comfortable with others.

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If you’re buying a new home, you may have considered keeping your old home and renting it out. In March, the average rents for one- and two-bedroom residences were $1,487
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