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When Can You File Taxes?

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2021 is coming to an end, and you may be wondering when you can file taxes in 2022?

While you may be looking forward to the holiday season, keep in mind that tax season officially kicks off soon after it ends.

So, When Does Tax Season Start in 2022

The Internal Revenue Service has set the opening day for the 2021, 2022 filing season as Monday, Jan. 24, 2022. That’s when the IRS will start accepting and processing 2021 tax year returns.… Read the rest

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H&R Block Online Services Are Unavailable At This Time

Due to internal issues at H&R Block, their online services are unavailable from this site at this time. We do however recommend TurboTax Online in the meantime.

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What is Capital Gains Tax on Sale of a Business?

Year in and year out, as a business owner, you pay taxes on what’s called “ordinary income”. When you sell your business, the tax on the increased value of your business is called capital gains tax. This article discusses the definition, calculation, and ways to minimize or eliminate capital gains taxes on the sale of a business.

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What Are Capital Gains Taxes?

When you earn a salary, commissions or business income, you get taxes on the income as it is received.… Read the rest

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Is it Possible to Deduct Mortgage Interest?

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) completely changed the US tax system. The last such change of this magnitude happened more than thirty years ago. As a result, millions of Americans are now left wondering what they’re entitled to and which deductions are still valid.

One of the most widely taken deductions is the deduction for mortgage interest. The TCJA didn’t eliminate it, but significant changes were made. Plus, due to other changes, many Americans will now be ineligible to use the mortgage interest deduction going forward.… Read the rest