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Podcast: Unemployment
With over 40 million people who received unemployment benefits this year, many people are surprised to find out when they ...
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How to Handle Stock Donations
It is very common for nonprofit organizations to receive donations of stock, especially at the end of the year as ...
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Reconsidering Your Personal Emergency Fund
When the COVID-19 pandemic first hit, many people found their emergency fund were suddenly put to the test — if ...
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Have a Foreign Account? File an FBAR
Any U.S. person who has a financial interest in, or signature or other authority over, any foreign financial accounts must ...
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Why You Might Want to Not Claim Your Child as a Dependent
Understandably, many parents get in the habit of claiming their children as dependents on their federal tax returns. You generally ...
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American Rescue Plan Act of 2021: Congress Passes $1.9 Trillion Bill, Sends to President
Congress has passed and the President is expected to sign the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. The bill largely ...
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Podcast: All You Wanted to Know About the Third Round of Recovery Rebates
The Senate has passed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, which includes a new round of direct stimulus payments ...
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Home’s Where a Tax Break Might Be
If you own a home, the interest you pay on your home mortgage may provide a tax break in the ...
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PPP Loans: One Year Later
About a year ago, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) was launched in response to the COVID-19 crisis. If your company ...
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Podcast: When Can I Claim a Dependent on My Return
When can I claim a dependent on my return? Can I claim my child or grandchild as a dependent? Can ...
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