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NEW Tax Deduction: Business Meals are 100% Deductible in 2021!

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Today, we have a major update for you – business meals are now 100% deductible as of the year 2021. Yes, this big news for everyone because the old rule was that you could only deduct 50% of your business meals from your taxable income. Now, these expenses must be paid or incurred during 2021 or 2022.

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Tax Season 2021: Prepare Now (Don’t Miss These Deadlines)

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?. Tax season 2021 is here! And if you have been adhering to our suggestions or taken advantage of the tax system in 2020 then you likely know what to expect and excited for this tax year. On the other hand, if you’ve paid very little attention to some of the tax changes or programs then you’ve got a lot to catch up on.

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Tax Credits vs Tax Deductions: Which One Is Better in 2021?

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But in this post, we want to explain the differences between tax credits vs tax deductions so you can spend your time wisely! Now as tax preparers for many years, finding tax credits and tax deductions for our clients is one of the most satisfying parts of preparing a tax return.

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Child Tax Credit Portal Update & New Non-Filer Sign Up Tool (2021)

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It’s called the “Non-filer sign-up tool” which is for people who did NOT, we repeat, DID NOT file their 2020 taxes which would have been done in 2021. These people can now use the online tool to register for monthly child tax credit payments. So we hope this was a helpful child tax credit portal update for everyone.

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Make Sure You Know Your IRS Tax Deadlines for Filing Your 2020 Business Taxes in 2021

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Whether you file your business’s taxes yourself or you have help, making sure your tax returns are right and on time is a lot easier when you. have a year-round reliable accounting team and. By outsourcing your business’s accounting and taxes with inDinero , you’re covered on both fronts.

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Best Tax Breaks: 12 Most-Overlooked Tax Breaks & Deductions (2021)

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To find out, simply look at the long-term capital gains tax chart. If filing taxes for 2020, married couples filing jointly who make up to $80,000 in taxable income or single filers who make up to 40,000 in taxable income. For 2021, the income limits rise to $80,800 for married couples filing jointly and $40,400 for single filers.

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Single Member LLC: What You Need to Know This Tax Season (2021)

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So in this post, we’re going to break down some of those advantages and disadvantages of a single member LLC in 2021. We will also be discussing a typical operating agreement, how taxes work, and compare it against sole proprietorship. Self-employment Taxes. The 2021 self-employment tax rate is 15.3%.

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