because talking taxes shouldn't be taxing
because talking taxes shouldn't be taxing
It’s that time again—if your business paid $10,000 or more in franchise taxes last year, this reminder is for you. The August 15 deadline is fast approaching for the second extension of the Texas Franchise Tax report. And yes—this second extension comes with some strings attached. Here’s How It Works: If you’re a mandatory EFT […]
Mid-Year Tax Tip for Small Business Owners: Time to Review Your Estimated Tax Payments As we pass the halfway point of the year, it’s a smart time for small business owners to take a closer look at their estimated tax payments. Many business owners set their estimates early in the year and forget about them—but
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Pride and Patriotism aren’t opposites. In this personal reflection, I explore how both are rooted in love, resilience, and the fight for something bigger than ourselves—reminding us that neither belongs to just one group or month.
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Welcome to Tax Retreat 2025 — where the snark is high, the tax talk is deep, and the merch is absolutely ridiculous (in the best possible way). We’re heading to Denver this year, and what started as a few inside jokes has evolved into a full-blown conference swag empire. Whether you’re here for the circus
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Today is June 16, 2025, and that means it’s time for your second estimated tax payment of the year.
Tax Deadline: 2nd Quarterly Estimated Tax Payment Due Today! Read More »
🌈 Celebrate Pride Month with a look at LGBTQ+ visibility, wins in tax policy, and how inclusive voices are reshaping the profession for the better.
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Gaining Italian citizenship through descent (jure sanguinis) is more complicated than most people realize. It’s not as simple as saying, “I have an Italian grandmother, so I qualify.” If only it were that easy! Not only are the rules complex, but the Italian government keeps changing them—sometimes even mid-process. Last October, a new rule appeared
Even more news from Italy on Italian Citizenship! What you need to know now! Read More »
This update to my original post is being written on March 29, 2025. Things could change (and most likely will) so this post is mainly trying to help keep people updated. As more attorneys weigh in, one law firm in Italy—Studio Legale Di Ruggiero in Salerno—has released a detailed review of the decree, and they
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I’m taking a break from taxes to share some news that came out of Italy today. I’ve talked with a number of accountants about this process, so I know there are a lot of us out there who will be affected. Big News for Italian Citizenship by Descent: What the New 2025 Decree Means for
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This post is a follow-up to one I wrote on April 11, 2020, about the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Buchenwald concentration camp. That post was deeply personal to me because my grandfather was part of the liberating forces and bore witness to what remains one of humanity’s greatest tragedies. He was tasked
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