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December 11, 2025   |   2025 Taxes, 2026 Taxes, Form 1040, IRS, Legislation...
2025 Tips/Overtime Deduction “Cliff Notes” From Tax Newsletter with Updates

Tips/Overtime—IRS Notice 2025-69 2 2025-2028 Tax Years Tips: Must work in industry where Tipping is routine (e. g. Hair care) AND IRS specifies industry qualifies for Tip Deduction. Hyperlink lists industries and code numbers.  Tip is voluntary. Not subject to negotiation. Not “expected” or an arbitrary charge on customer bill. No additional service required for … 2025 Tips/Overtime Deduction “Cliff Notes” From Tax Newsletter with Updates

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July 25, 2025   |   2025 Taxes, Energy Star, Form 1040, Legislative Update, Standard Deduction...
What’s in the Big Beautiful Bill?

  So Glad you asked. Lowered tax rates. No tax rates on tips and overtime if properly reported (and the matching deduction is taken). The 47 page tax summary has been pared down to three pages for “inquiring minds.” Spoiler alert! Energy tax credits (Home and Vehicle) are getting the AX-expire December 31, 2025. If … What’s in the Big Beautiful Bill?

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December 13, 2024   |   2024, 2025 Taxes, Form 1040, Itemized Deductions (Schedule A), Medical Expense...
2024 Simplified Methods to Save on Federal and Ohio Taxes

Federal Tax Savings: It’s pay to play now. Spend or set aside money for tax savings: Increase 401K/IRA contributions. Additional contribution allowed if over age 50. Increase Health Savings account contributions. No employer option? Set up your own fee free account at bank or brokerage. Contributions are tax deductible. Have almost enough to itemize? Prepay … 2024 Simplified Methods to Save on Federal and Ohio Taxes

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December 13, 2024   |   2024, 2025 Taxes, Ohio, Tax Forms, Taxes...
2024 Ohio Tax Changes

From Annual Tax Newsletter:  Not Every change but the changes that affect most Taxpayers and Small Business. . . . Ohio Tax Law Changes, Individuals Tax Rates: If taxable income is under 26,050 Ohio Income Tax Rate is $0 (yes, you read that correctly). if taxable income is 26,051 to $100,000 Ohio Income Tax Rate … 2024 Ohio Tax Changes

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December 13, 2024   |   2024, 2025 Taxes, Form 1040, Retirement Accounts IRA/401K, Tax Forms...
IRS/Federal Tax Changes

2024 IRS/Federal Law Changes: Election year= campaigning. Not a lot of tax law changes. Not an all inclusive list, general changes from tax newsletter that affect small businesses and individuals Condoms are medical supplies and are tax deductible as medical expense. Check with HSA provider to see if Health Saving Account qualified. Corporate Transparency Act—Still … IRS/Federal Tax Changes

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January 20, 2023   |   2023 tax year, Form 1040, IRS, Tax Forms, Taxes...
2022 Tax Season Refunds Processed in 2023 How fast will I have the CASH?!

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Hopefully quicker than last year. . . according to the IRS refund cycle Chart (see below), 2022 Tax Returns (filed in 2023) with direct deposit should see refunds within two weeks.  Careful! this time frame is an estimate.  Technical difficulties, computer issues, Congregssional action etc could slow down processing times.   2023 IRS Refund Standard … 2022 Tax Season Refunds Processed in 2023 How fast will I have the CASH?!

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September 28, 2022   |   2022 tax year, Doors, Energy Star, Form 1040, Legislation...
Energy Jolts, Inflation Bolts, Tax Hikes and Pending Legislation

Energy Jolts. Energy Credit is back. Effective for 2022 –2032 tax years. Part of Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. Requires product availability and affordability. Credit is 30% of purchase price for energy star certified windows, exterior doors, insulation, water heater, biomass stoves, furnace or boiler installed during the year. No credit for Energy Star roof … Energy Jolts, Inflation Bolts, Tax Hikes and Pending Legislation

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January 28, 2022   |   2021 Tax Season, Form 1040, IRS, Refund, Stimulus...
Tax Season Update–The Opener

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  IRS started accepting 2021 individual returns on January 24, 2022.  It’s not going to be the same as in prior years. Expect refund delays. As of January 27, 2022 haven’t received any guidance  for return processing time or refunds. To speed refund delivery: 1. File early 2. File an accurate return.   Verify the Stimulus … Tax Season Update–The Opener

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January 22, 2022   |   2022 tax year, Doors, Energy Credit, Energy Star, IRS...
2022 Tax Year: (as of Jan 2022) Pearls and Pains

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    Since the Build Back Better Act is stuck in the Senate 2022 tax year has a few changes (unless Congress intervenes) there will be: No Stimulus payments No Advanced Child Tax Credit Payments. Child Tax Credit reverts to $2,000 per child under age 17 Lower Earned Income Tax Credit No charitable Deduction on … 2022 Tax Year: (as of Jan 2022) Pearls and Pains

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