Taxes

Optima Tax Relief Earns Eighth Consecutive Civic 50 Orange County Award

Celebrating Eight Years of Giving Back, Optima Continues to Lead in Volunteerism, Philanthropy and Community Impact Optima Tax Relief has...

Do You Need a Sales Tax Software if Your Shopping Cart Calculates Rates?

Maybe.  Not all e-shopping carts are created equal for online shipping sites like yours, and your cart may get the...

Social Security Survivor Benefits and Taxes

Key Takeaways:  Social Security survivor benefits provide monthly income to widows, widowers, and certain family members, replacing lost earnings after...

Time constraints surrounding sales and use tax

Your online business is painfully aware of tax deadlines for income, payroll, property and other local taxes. Sales and use...

IRS Interest Rates Remain the Same for Q4 2025

The IRS has announced its interest rates for the final quarter of 2025, with no changes from the previous quarter....

401(k) Match Done, Now What? A Retirement Account Priority List — My Money Blog

You’ve maxed your company 401(k) match. Now what? Where exactly should you direct your savings? Christine Benz has a short...

Are recruiting services taxable?

Services are generally not subject to sales tax... Generally. (more…)

80,000 Bonus Miles + Two Free Checked Bags — My Money Blog

The Hawaiian Airlines World Elite MasterCard is still going to be around after the Hawaiian/Alaska merger, although as of 10/1...

IRS Installment Agreement vs. Currently Not Collectible: Which Option Is Right for You? 

Key Takeaways:  An IRS Installment Agreement lets you pay off tax debt in fixed monthly payments, while Currently Not Collectible...

85,000 Bonus Points + $99 Companion Fare — My Money Blog

Posted on August 25, 2025 // 2 Comments My Money Blog has partnered with CardRatings and may receive a commission...

Can CPAs be held liable for sales tax non-compliance?

The liability for sales tax non-compliance is clear for companies. A “responsible person” is liable for the sales and use...

Alaska Airlines Atmos Promos ($25/$50, 15% Off, Free Miles, Targeted) — My Money Blog

(Sorry for the server issues, I’m not sure why the bots are attacking me!) Alaska Airlines is putting out a...