How Olympic Medals are Taxed

Olympians are definitely stuck contending with tax bills resulting from their victories. Most prizes and awards are taxable whether you win…

Why Hire A Portable CFO?

Why Hire a Portable CFO? Let’s be honest: Entrepreneurs and small business owners wear many hats. During the regular course of a day, you…

Brexit’s Impact on US Taxes

The United Kingdom's vote to leave the European Union (EU) is going to have a lot of impact on international trade, not to mention the…

Tax considerations for switching jobs or unemployment

If you are about to switch jobs or experience some sort of unemployment, there are certain tax implications you may need to consider.…

The IRS Tools of Last Resort: Tax Levies and Liens

April 15th is in most taxpayers' rearview mirrors--except for those with an outstanding tax debt. There are provisions for extending the…

When You Need to File an Amended Tax Return

Tax season is over and you might think that you can rest easy now that your return has been filed but that's not always the case. Sometimes…

Personal Finance Tips for Young Adults

As a young person, considering anything finance-related can seem light years away. In reality, knowing how to manage your finances and plan…

Taxes & Recordkeeping For Uber, Lyft & Other Rideshare Drivers

The rise of the sharing economy brings about a great deal of tax concerns, whether you rent out your home on Airbnb or pick up groceries on…

Frequently Asked Questions about Healthcare and Your Taxes

Because of changes initiated by the Affordable Care Act, your healthcare costs during the year now affect your taxes more than they ever…

The Honest Taxpayer’s Guide to Settling Tax Debt

We pay our federal income taxes through a voluntary pay-as-you-go payroll deduction, or through a system of quarterly estimated payments to…

Quarterly Estimated Taxes: What they are, What they are for, and Why you may need to pay them

Estimated taxes are commonly paid by those who are self-employed or have unconventional income, such as income from stocks and bonds. Those…

February Student Special from Dukhon Tax!

It’s tax season again and one of our firm’s favorite things during this time of year is to give a little something special to Boston’s…

Tax Planning for Business Sales and Purchasing

Whether you're selling or purchasing a business, conscientious tax planning is essential. Whenever a business is transferred, there are tax…

Healthcare Tax Issues on the Rise

There are a number of tax issues surrounding healthcare that have recently taken center stage. The state of Colorado has proposed, and…

Year-End Tax Planning for 2015

This guide is generally oriented towards the time-honored approach of deferring income and accelerating deductions to minimize 2015 taxes.…

Life Milestones and Their Effect on Your Taxes

The breadth of our life experiences and changes that occur as we mature always have wider tax implications. The major milestones of our…

Don’t Want to Buy Health Insurance? Look Into Market Place Hardship Exemptions

If you can afford health insurance but you don't wish to buy it expect a higher federal income tax bill for 2015. Under the Affordable Care…

Avoiding Tax Identity Theft

"Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes nationwide, and refund fraud caused by identity theft is one of the biggest challenges…

Estimated Taxes: Who Has to Pay Them and How?

The majority of taxpayers pay their taxes due annually when filing their tax return for the year. In some circumstances, however, taxes…

Filing your federal tax return after filing for an extension

April 15th may be more than six months away but it is never too soon to start thinking about how and when you will file your tax return. If…

Lower your Tax Liability with Deductions and Credits

Tax deductions and credits help taxpayers reduce their tax liability. The differences between the two are in their definitions: A tax…

Use tax software or hire a human? — DIY vs. DPB

Should you try to file that complicated tax return with using commercial tax software or get the help of a qualified tax preparer? Unless…

Plan Ahead for Your 2015 Tax Filing

Experience can be a good teacher, but we shouldn’t learn everything through our mistakes. For example, if the IRS penalized you last April…

Reduce Your Tax Liability With These 3 Often Overlooked Tax Deductions

As the tax year matures, it is not too late to find ways to reduce your personal or small business income tax bill. Below are three areas…