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How to Get a $10,000 Tax Break for Your New Business
This post was originally published in 2018. It has been updated recently to include new links and the latest information, so you can use these tax breaks as you start your new business. It costs money to get even the simplest business up and running from scratch. And...
How to Calculate Depreciation for Your Home Office Deduction
Note: This article was originally posted in 2017 but has been updated with more current information. Depreciation is the most confusing part of the full home office deduction, but it can substantially minimize your current tax bill. That’s because when you reduce...
How to Make Estimated Tax Payments and Avoid IRS Penalties
So many people – especially newly divorced single moms and first-time freelancers – end up in tax trouble for one common reason: They don't realize they need to make estimated tax payments. So if you: Started a business Have a side gig Got unemployment Work from...
The 7-Step Start-Up Checklist
This post has been updated from the original post on starting a business, published in 2017. The links are all up to date and new information has been added. Congratulations! You’re starting a business, and I’m here to help you get things rolling. Getting started...
8 Things to Do to Secure Your Financial Future Before You Start Talking About Divorce
If you've been thinking about asking for a divorce, you may want to take a few practical steps to secure your financial situation first. Going through a divorce is hard, regardless of your financial situation. And it almost always takes a negative toll on your current...