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Have You Checked for Unclaimed Property Lately?
The Texas Comptroller’s office approved and paid out a record $309 million in unclaimed property during the past fiscal year. It might be worth checking out for yourself. Since 1963, Texas has...
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How a $1 Billion Texas Tax Shelter Blew Apart
It’s hard to hide one billion dollars from the IRS, as a Dallas attorney allegedly found out recently. The man is accused of creating tax shelters to help high-net-worth clients conceal giant...
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What a Year: 2023 Inflation-Adjusted Tax Breaks
Inflation adjustments are bigger than usual in 2023: coming in at about 7% for more than 60 federal tax provisions, including personal tax deductions, capital gains thresholds, and estate...
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The Latest in Tax-Saving Charitable Giving
If you're feeling the urge to give more to charity this year, you're not alone. In addition to it being the season for giving, Americans are considering increased donations this year due to...
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Employee Retention Credit Fraud: Don’t Get Lured In
The IRS is warning employers to be wary of third parties advising them to claim the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) when they may not qualify. “Businesses are encouraged to be cautious of...
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Smart Startup Tax Considerations (For Everyone)
It’s an exciting time to be a San Antonio entrepreneur—new and seasoned alike. As businesses in San Antonio flourish, it’s essential not just to grow and thrive but to protect and preserve with...
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Do Texans Pay More Taxes Than Californians?
A viral infographic showing how Texans pay more taxes than Californians has raised eyebrows across the state. Even Beto O’Rourke drudged it up in a recent tweet. The Houston Chronicle says it’s...
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Patagonia’s Big Give Could Save $1 Billion in Taxes
Once Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard announced that he’s giving away the corporation’s wealth to fight climate change, experts started crunching the numbers. Turns out the donations could save...
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The IRS Got an $80 Billion Raise. How Will That Affect You?
There’s no doubt you’ve spent at least a moment worrying about the $80 billion funding boost the IRS just received as part of the Inflation Reduction Act. Should you be worried about increased...
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When Do Unpaid Payroll Taxes Become Criminal?
There’s talk that the IRS is more proactively tracing how unpaid payroll tax money is spent during trust fund recovery investigations. The outcome? Potentially, it’s a swifter handover to the...