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Business Owners Should Take Advantage of These Travel and Biz Deductions

February 20, 2019 / Jim Wang
Black And Caucasian Businessmen Using Cellphones As They Wait For TaxiAs a business owner, I’m always looking into tax laws for any new credit and deductions that I’m able to claim. Plus the tax code could change each year, so that’s why it’s important to stay on top of your...

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I Bought a Home Last Year. Do I Get a Tax Deduction?

February 10, 2019 February 11, 2019 / Jim Wang
Finally a home of our own!The answer to that question is yes – but it may be limited based on your situation. Due to the tax reform law passed in December 2017, you can still take tax deductions for certain expenses related to home ownership....

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Can I Claim My Girlfriend or Boyfriend as a Dependent?

February 6, 2019 February 7, 2019 / Jim Wang
The article below is accurate for your 2018 taxes, the one that you file this year by the April 2019 deadline.  Under the new tax reform laws, you can no longer claim the dependent exemption beginning in 2018, which was...

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A Guide for Self-Employed Filers that Haven’t Tracked Their Expenses This Year

January 31, 2019 February 1, 2019 / Jim Wang
Young woman regretting a choice she has madeI still remember the first year I did my taxes and had self-employment income. Similar to many first-time self-employed people, I didn’t go into the year knowing that I’d have self-employment income. One common mistake that many first time self-employed...

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Here’s How Gambling on College and Professional Sports Affects Your Taxes

January 23, 2019 / Jim Wang
Sports BettingEvery year, I join a fantasy football league with my friends and every year, I lose. So for me, unfortunately, my limited sports gambling has no impact on my taxes. But if you frequently place bets on sporting events, and...

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The Federal Interest Rate is Up, How Will This Impact Me?

December 20, 2018 January 9, 2019 / Jim Wang
Examining Interest Rate ChangesAbout every six weeks, the presidents of each Federal Reserve Bank meet to discuss the economy and any policy changes. Known as the Federal Open Market Committee, these presidents will often decide whether or not to increase, decrease, or maintain...

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I Work For a Rideshare Company, How Can I Get My Biggest Tax Refund?

December 13, 2018 January 10, 2019 / Jim Wang
Rideshare DriverThe proliferation of rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft has created a whole new income stream for many people. As a driver for a rideshare company, if you don’t form a corporation, that means you’re considered an independent contractor or...

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What Does My New Health Insurance Mean for My Taxes?

November 30, 2018 January 10, 2019 / Jim Wang
A senior man of African descent is indoors in a hospital room. He is watching his female doctor using a tablet computer. She is explaining a medication schedule to him.In an effort to keep health insurance premiums more affordable, switching policies has become practically an annual event. This is true with many employer-sponsored plans, but you might even make a switch with an individual plan. Chances are, you began...

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Self Employed – Small Business Saturday and Giving Back

November 24, 2018 January 9, 2019 / Jim Wang
The article below is up to date based on the latest tax laws. It is accurate for your 2018 taxes, which you will file by the April 2019 deadline. Learn more about tax reform here. As we enter the season of...

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Are Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals Really Worth it?

November 23, 2018 January 9, 2019 / Jim Wang
With Thanksgiving approaching this week, you might be thinking about a strategy for your Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping and ending up with a few questions. Are the deals really worth it? How can I make sure I’m getting the...

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