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At The Accounting Guys, we strive to stay up to date on the latest tax law changes, accounting best practices, and other important news that might impact our clients and their businesses—and we pass that information on to you through the TAG blog. Check out the articles below to get the latest tips and information about tax law, bookkeeping, accounting, and more.

4 Reasons Why You Should Be Using A Professiona...

1. Opportunity Costs  Every choice has an opportunity cost. And while opportunity costs are not something that most people measure in their day-to-day lives, they can be vital towards running...

4 Reasons Why You Should Be Using A Professiona...

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1. Opportunity Costs  Every choice has an opportunity cost. And while opportunity costs are not something that most people measure in their day-to-day lives, they can be vital towards running...

Understanding Depreciation: What Assets Need to...

Which Assets Need to Be Depreciated?  Business purchases such as office supplies, cell phone plans, and software subscriptions are deducted as standard business expenses. But larger, long-term-use equipment must be...

Understanding Depreciation: What Assets Need to...

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Which Assets Need to Be Depreciated?  Business purchases such as office supplies, cell phone plans, and software subscriptions are deducted as standard business expenses. But larger, long-term-use equipment must be...

Understanding Business Miles Versus Commuting M...

The 3 Types of Mileage  For IRS purposes, there are three different mileage categories:  Personal - Driving not related to any business endeavors (e.g., going to the grocery store, taking...

Understanding Business Miles Versus Commuting M...

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The 3 Types of Mileage  For IRS purposes, there are three different mileage categories:  Personal - Driving not related to any business endeavors (e.g., going to the grocery store, taking...

How To Qualify Tax Exclusions On A Sold Home

Requirements to Qualify  The IRS allows up to $250,000 of profit on a home’s sale to be excluded from your tax return. For married couples filing jointly, that amount is...

How To Qualify Tax Exclusions On A Sold Home

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Requirements to Qualify  The IRS allows up to $250,000 of profit on a home’s sale to be excluded from your tax return. For married couples filing jointly, that amount is...

What To Know On Paying Taxes For Cryptocurrency

Don’t Treat It Like Cash  Cryptocurrency creates a bit of a blurred line between cash assets and investments. While it is possible in many places to use cryptocurrencies like cash,...

What To Know On Paying Taxes For Cryptocurrency

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Don’t Treat It Like Cash  Cryptocurrency creates a bit of a blurred line between cash assets and investments. While it is possible in many places to use cryptocurrencies like cash,...

Deduction Vehicles Purchases For Business Use I...

Changes to Limits  In the past, the limits for the amount you could deduct on a vehicle purchase differed depending the type of vehicle you bought—passenger vehicle, or a truck...

Deduction Vehicles Purchases For Business Use I...

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Changes to Limits  In the past, the limits for the amount you could deduct on a vehicle purchase differed depending the type of vehicle you bought—passenger vehicle, or a truck...

Understanding Estimated Tax Payments: Who, When...

Who Needs to Pay?  As mentioned above, anyone with a source of income that is not taxed upfront should be making estimated payments. This includes:  Sole proprietors or partners in...

Understanding Estimated Tax Payments: Who, When...

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Who Needs to Pay?  As mentioned above, anyone with a source of income that is not taxed upfront should be making estimated payments. This includes:  Sole proprietors or partners in...