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Payroll Taxes vs. Income Taxes | What’s the Difference Between Payroll and Income Tax?

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I mean…there’s federal taxes, state taxes, sales taxes, Medicare taxes, social security, unemployment, and so on. As a business owner, understanding how to navigate taxes can be extremely overwhelming. It is not meant to take the place of legal and accounting advice specific to your business.

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Tax-Free States? Pay No Income Tax in These 9 Tax-Friendly States!

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US taxpayers pay over $1 trillion in state income taxes every year. But what if you could pay $0 in state taxes? You can pay absolutely nothing in state taxes, just by packing up your bags and moving to a tax-free state. What are State Taxes? Top 10 States With The Highest Income.

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The Best Tech for Accounting Firms: CPAs Voted for Readers Choice Tech Awards

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The awards also let professionals see the technologies and best workflow practices their peers are using, which can help them stay competitive in the constantly-evolving tax and accounting space. has become a massive challenge for most small and mid-sized businesses. Now, on to the results!

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House Sales Tax (Save $$$ – READ THIS Before You Sell)

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By the end of this post, you will understand the House Sales Tax! Whatever the reason is when selling your house, one thing you want to take into consideration is your potential house sales tax liability. House Sales Tax Category #1: Primary Residence. House Sales Tax Category #2: Rental Property.

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How to Avoid the Capital Gains Tax on Real Estate Home Sales

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If you’re thinking about selling real estate, one thing that you need to keep in mind is the amount of taxes you’re going to pay on that sale. Uncle Sam’s piece of the pie is called the capital gains tax. So basically, you are only assessed a capital gains tax when you sell your assets. Contact us today to get started.

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What Does A Tax Extension Mean For You?

Nancy McClelland, LLC

In some states, filing an extension with the IRS will automatically extend the time to complete a state income tax return. Filing an extension grants you additional time to submit your complete and accurate return, but you still need to estimate whether you will owe any taxes and pay that estimated balance by the original due date.

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Accounting Basics for Small Business: A Simple Guide

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So for a small business owner, it’s vital to understand accounting so they can understand their business and also be able to communicate with banks and investors. What is small business accounting? Basic steps in accounting for small businesses. Open a business bank account.