Form 5472 for Foreign-Owned LLCs: Complete Filing Guide

Understanding the Form 5472 requirements that apply to foreign-owned single-member LLCs and disregarded entities since the 2017 expansion Quick Facts: 2017 Year disregarded entities became subject to Form 5472

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How Partnership Distributions Actually Work (With Examples)

Last year, a real estate partnership we advised made what seemed like a routine $147,000 cash distribution to a retiring partner. Three months later, that partner received an

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The Complete Short-Term Rental Tax Strategy Guide: Understanding W-2 Income Offset Opportunities for High-Income Professionals

Executive Summary: What You’ll Learn This comprehensive guide explores the tax planning opportunities that may be available through short-term rental (STR) properties when properly structured and operated. We’ll cover: The

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RSU Tax Calculator for California Tech Professionals: Save Tens of Thousands on Your Equity Compensation Taxes

Calculate Your Exact RSU Tax Liability and Discover Hidden Savings Opportunities with Our California-Specific Calculator Quick Answer for Tech Employees RSUs are taxed as ordinary income when they

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The Complete Independent Contractor Tax Guide 2025: Save Thousands with Smart Planning (Free Tracker Included)

TL;DR Independent contractors face unique tax challenges including quarterly payments, self-employment tax, and complex deductions. This guide covers everything from choosing the right tax forms to maximizing write-offs

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Section 179 Tax Deduction for Vehicles Over 6,000 lbs: Complete 2025 Guide After Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill

TL;DR Following the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed July 4, 2025, Texas small businesses now enjoy unprecedented tax benefits for heavy vehicle purchases. Section 179 expensing caps

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How to File Small Business Taxes in Texas: Complete 2025 Guide from a Dallas CPA

TL;DR Texas small businesses face unique tax requirements that differ significantly from other states. Unlike most states, Texas has no corporate income tax but requires franchise tax for

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How Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Transforms Small Business Taxes in 2025

TL;DR Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed July 4, 2025, delivers massive tax savings for Texas small businesses through permanent 20% pass-through deductions, restored 100% bonus depreciation,

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What If I Can’t Pay My Taxes? Federal & State Tax Payment Plan Strategies

Opening that tax bill and seeing a balance due can be stressful. The stress can feel overwhelming when that balance is more than you can afford to pay

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Strategies to Lower Your Property Taxes: A Comprehensive Guide for Homeowners and Businesses

Property taxes. These two words represent a significant, recurring expense for homeowners and business property owners alike. While essential for funding vital local services, such as schools, roads,

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