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In Texas, Resolving Disputed Taxes Just Got Easier
Just getting a case to district court efficiently and affordably has been a massive headache in the past for Texas taxpayers disputing their state and local tax (SALT) bills or refund amounts....

Want to Live & Work Abroad? Get to Know This Income Tax Exclusion
As global borders open, are you ready to head overseas for an extended adventure? “Workcations” are on the rise but, if you’re not careful, your income taxes will rise, too. Nearly 75% of...

Sudden Death & Family Business Exits
We recently wrapped up the Fourth Annual San Antonio Exit Planning Summit with our Exit Planning Exchange (XPX) San Antonio colleagues. A common theme was a sobering but vitally important one...

Are Required Employee IRAs Coming?
Tucked into the embattled federal budget reconciliation bill is a possible mandate forcing small businesses with five employees or more to offer an automatic IRA arrangement or 401(k)-type...

College Athletes “Face” Big Taxes
College athletes are starting to benefit from being able to sell their name, image, and likeness (NIL). But these athletes may be in for a rude awakening come tax time because even freebies and...

How to Avoid Ghost Tax Preparers & Other Scammers
The American tax system is filled with tax breaks that can save you thousands of dollars, as long as you know where and how to look. But the system is decidedly not “user...

Phishing at Work: An Expense You Can’t Afford
Phishing attacks are getting more sophisticated, even forcing many businesses that fall victim to them to close. The sad truth is that 60% of small businesses are shut down within six months of...

Tax Tips for California Entrepreneurs Moving to Texas
Newly arrived in Texas by way of California? There’s a strong influx of California transplants to the area, particularly among entrepreneurs. If you’re among them, welcome! But fair warning:...

3 Keys in Choosing a Tax Preparer
How do you know you’re working with a legitimate tax preparer? The answer isn’t as cut-and-dry as it should be. It’s essential to determine, though, because working with an unscrupulous or...

Start Counting Up Your 2021 COVID-19 Deductions
As the COVID-19 pandemic swept the world, tax and financial relief efforts were sped along to help business owners stay afloat. As 2021 settled in, some of those efforts trickled away. So,...