Taxes

Is Shopify a marketplace facilitator?

In just 20 years since its founding, Shopify, the $7 billion platform that can be used to build online stores (some...

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How to Report Rental Income and Avoid IRS Red Flags 

Key Takeaways:   All rental income must be reported—including monthly rent, advance payments, lease termination fees, utility overcharges, and amenity...

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Pitfalls of sales tax compliance: billing systems

Sales tax is not top of mind for most executives, but it is something most businesses have to manage at...

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When Does the IRS Pursue Criminal Charges?

Key Takeaways:  Most IRS interactions are civil, but willful violations of tax law—such as fraud, evasion, or false returns—can lead...

Choosing The Highest Rate Can Be Stressful — My Money Blog

I’ve written a little about about Multi-year guaranteed annuity (MYGA) fixed deferred annuities in the past, and I actually bought...

Clothing taxation – and major exemptions

Sales tax rules on clothing are some of the most complex nationwide, as a patchwork of states offer complete exemptions,...

More Details on Warren Buffett Stepping Back

I’m not sure how many of you follow Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway closely, but here are a couple of...

State Tax Liens vs. IRS Tax Liens: What’s the Difference? 

Key Takeaways:  State tax liens vary widely in how they’re enforced and resolved, while IRS tax liens apply nationwide and...

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Brokerage app Webull is running a “7 Years of Webull” anniversary promo (full terms) that includes some decent bonuses that...