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June 17 - Employer’s Monthly Deposit Due If you are an employer and the monthly deposit rules apply, June 17 is the due date for you to make your deposit of Social Security, Medicare, and withheld income tax for May 2024. This is also the due...

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June 17 - Estimated Tax Payment Due It’s time to make your second quarter estimated tax installment payment for the 2024 tax year. Our tax system is a “pay-as-you-earn” system. To facilitate that concept, the government has provided several means of assisting taxpayers in meeting the...

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Ditching manual transaction entry should be your number one priority now that QuickBooks Online streamlines the process of importing transactions from your bank. When you manually input transactions, you open the door to data transposition errors, potentially leading to inaccuracies in customer billing, reports, and...

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The tax code places limits on the amounts that individuals can gift to others (as money or property) without paying taxes. This is meant to keep an individual from using gifts to avoid the estate tax that is imposed upon the assets owned by the...

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In the labyrinth of financial planning and tax-saving strategies, Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) emerge as a multifaceted tool that remains underutilized and often misunderstood. An HSA is not just a way to save for medical expenses; it's also a powerful vehicle for retirement savings, offering...

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As the season changes and springtime approaches, it’s not just your home that could use a good cleaning. Your financial records, especially in QuickBooks, could benefit from a little spring cleaning too. With tax season in full swing and the start of a new fiscal...

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Tax season can be stressful enough without having to worry about falling victim to tax scams. With cybercrime and identity theft becoming increasingly prevalent as more people file their taxes online, it's wise to be vigilant and aware of potential scams targeting your personal information...

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For many business owners, the future is uncertain. Would you like to ensure the long-term success of your enterprise, reducing stress and providing peace of mind? That’s where succession planning comes in. Every successful business gets to that point thanks to careful planning and strategic foresight....

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