Taxes when inheriting your childhood home
We have few clients who have inherited their childhood home. And in some of these cases, a large tax bill as well.
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Are Zombie Expenses Killing Your Bottom Line?
At My Fiscal Office we started using the term “zombie expenses” to refer to those expenses our clients don't realize they are paying month after month.
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Stupid Tax Tricks
It’s election year, which means we’re seeing a lot of tax proposals. In the current highly charged political environment, it’s important to remain informed about potential tax changes that could affect your finances.
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4 things you need to know about donations and your taxes
Political Donations: Unfortunately, these aren’t deductible on your taxes. - Tax Deduction Specifics: We’ll go over what’s deductible and what isn’t. - Donations Through Your Business: We’ll explain why this might not be the most tax-efficient method. - Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs): Discover how DAFs can help you maximize your donation deductions.
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Navigating a Recession or Market Correction
This checklist is really helpful for navigating a recession or market correction. It includes strategies that are especially useful when market valuations are low, like Roth conversions and gifting strategies. Plus, it offers ways to handle tighter cash flow. By focusing on these strategies, you can steer the conversation away from concerns about the future and towards opportunities to make the most of the current market conditions.
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NY ditches hidden credit card surcharges with updated law
Businesses in New York must clearly state the higher credit card price of an item and limit their surcharge amounts after an updated law goes into effect.
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Convenience of Employer Rule And Taxes
Remote work has become more popular in recent years. While remote work is nothing new, the rise in the number of people working remotely has become an issue when it comes to collecting taxes. As a result, some states have adopted the convenience of the employer rule or something similar. We’ll cover everything you need to know about the convenience of the employer rule as it continues to take shape
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Your Taxes Under Project 2025
If you’ve been on social media or tuned into the news lately, you may have heard about Project 2025, a 900-page policy blueprint from the Heritage Foundation. This includes everything from public education and the Federal Reserve to the IRS and the United States tax system.
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Tax Planning with Inherited IRA
Given that every penny withdrawn from an inherited traditional IRA is counted as taxable income you need to be strategic in how you will time your withdrawals,
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A New Federal Overtime Rule Just Went Into Effect
Eligibility for overtime expanded to include more white-collar workers. Now more of your workers might be eligible for overtime pay.
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Big Changes in Taxes are Coming
I’m sure you’ve enjoyed the lower tax brackets introduced by the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act in 2017. However, many people aren’t aware that the rules of the TCJA will potentially sunset at the end of 2025.
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What To Consider When Starting A Business
When starting a business, it is important to ask the right questions up front and to identify issues that are likely to arise.
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Why your Growing Business needs the expertise of an accountant
As your company progresses and expands, relying solely on accounting software might not suffice.
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Virtual Currency and Taxes can be Taxing
A guide to help our clients understand the tax treatment of virtual currency.
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NYS and NYC wants to make sure you really moved before they let you stop paying taxes
In the last few years, we have had clients think they moved out of NYS or NYC and want to obtain the related tax savings. But the cost, time and effort of the audit was not pleasant.
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Tax Free Income with a Backdoor ROTH IRA
The Roth IRA is a way to earn tax-free income. Using Roth IRA accounts allows you to withdraw your investment gains completely tax-free in retirement.
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Demystifying the R&D Tax Credit
There have been many updates to the Research and Development (R&D) tax credit. And with that comes more internet articles, more R&D Tax Credit marketing and more just plain wrong Tic-Toc-Tax advice. Our clients are not immune to this noise, so we put together this R&D tax credit post to provide the real information.
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When does a child need to file a return?
Did you know that the IRS treats everyone equally when it comes to taxes, regardless of age? So, if your child is making some cash from their summer gig, crushing it on Roblox, gaining traction on YouTube, or even exploring the stock market with a youth trading account, it’s crucial to keep the taxman informed if they cross certain income thresholds.
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Understanding Gift Taxes: A Simple Guide for Generous Hearts
Understanding Gift Taxes: A Simple Guide for Generous Hearts. Even if you probably will never have to pay gift taxes, it’s worth getting the answer to common questions we get about this widely misunderstood IRS provision.
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Navigating Cash Flow Challenges: Tips for Small-Business Owners
At My Fiscal Office, we've seen many business owners struggle and identified recurring themes that might sound all too familiar.
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Hire businesses instead of people as contractors
Hiring folks on an ad hoc basis might seem convenient, especially because it is less costly as there are no payroll systems, additional taxes like social security, medicare, workers comp, and disability insurances. It's a bit of a headache, especially in the costly realm of New York State.
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Clean Energy Tax Credits
We are already getting a lot of questions about the various energy related tax credits. Below you will find a summary to help you complete your tax portals this year.
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Navigating Cash Flow Challenges in Your Business: A Practical Approach
Cash flow woes – they can be a real headache, right? Through my years of working with clients, I've noticed that these problems usually boil down to two main issues. Either there's a fundamental flaw in the business model, or it's a matter of timing. Whenever I step in to assist clients, these are the key areas I focus on. And let me tell you, I always keep debt as the last resort.
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Making the Most of Your Workspace: A Guide to the Home Office Deduction
Making the Most of Your Workspace: A Guide to the Home Office Deduction
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Save Money With Year-End Tax Planning
Boost your self-employed income with My Fiscal Office's year-end tax planning.
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What to do when You Can't Pay Your Taxes
Discover practical solutions for unpaid taxes in our blog, "What to do when You Can't Pay Your Taxes." Learn about IRS programs, including installment agreements and offers in compromise, with real-life client stories. Explore online payment plans and negotiation strategies for a fresh start. Subscribe for free monthly tips and checklists, ensuring financial confidence in the face of tax challenges.
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