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IRS Q4 2025 Interest Rates: What This Means for You
Internal Revenue Bulletins By: National Association of Tax Professionals The IRS just announced the quarterly interest rates (unchanged...

Viktoriya Barsukova, EA, MBA
Sep 9, 20252 min read


OBBBA Enhances Tax Breaks for Qualified Small Business Stock
Small Business Stock The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) gives tax-favored qualified small business stock (QSBS) its biggest upgrade...

Viktoriya Barsukova, EA, MBA
Sep 8, 20256 min read


Important Update: Federal Paper Checks Ending September 30, 2025
Treasury Announces Federal Government Will Phase Out Paper Checks on September 30th The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced...

Viktoriya Barsukova, EA, MBA
Sep 8, 20251 min read


Married Filing Jointly vs. Separately: Key Considerations
MFS (Married Filing Separately) When it comes to taxes, the default advice for married couples is simple: filing jointly usually produces...

Viktoriya Barsukova, EA, MBA
Sep 7, 20253 min read


Estimated Tax Payments Due Sept. 15
September isn’t just the start of cooler weather—it’s also the deadline for third-quarter estimated tax payments . The IRS requires these...

Viktoriya Barsukova, EA, MBA
Sep 6, 20251 min read


What part of your overtime pay just became tax-deductible?
Don’t scroll past—this matters : What part of your overtime pay just became tax-deductible? Starting January 1, 2025 , a portion of your...

Viktoriya Barsukova, EA, MBA
Sep 3, 20252 min read


Treasury Releases Proposed List of Occupations for $25,000 Tips Deduction
Tips Deduction On September 3, 2025 , the U.S. Treasury Department released its proposed list of 68 occupations that may qualify for the...

Viktoriya Barsukova, EA, MBA
Sep 3, 20252 min read


Schedule K-1: Your Guide to Basis, Liabilities, and More
By: National Association of Tax Professionals · Form K-1 Interpreting partnership reporting often requires navigating code references...

Viktoriya Barsukova, EA, MBA
Sep 3, 20254 min read


Innocent Spouse Relief Denied in Failure-to-File Case
By: National Association of Tax Professionals · Lavish lifestyle The U.S. Tax Court recently addressed another case involving innocent...

Viktoriya Barsukova, EA, MBA
Sep 2, 20252 min read


Marketplace Insurance After the OBBBA
By: National Association of Tax Professionals · Marketplace Insurance After the OBBBA The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) reshaped...

Viktoriya Barsukova, EA, MBA
Sep 2, 20253 min read


When a Nonresident Alien Sells U.S. Real Estate
By: National Association of Tax Professionals · When a Nonresident Alien Sells U.S. Real Estate The sale of U.S. real estate by a...

Viktoriya Barsukova, EA, MBA
Sep 2, 20254 min read


OBBBA Adds a Possible Senior Tax Deduction (Ages 65 and Older)
Senior Tax Deduction Will you be age 65 or older on December 31, 2025? If so, here’s some good tax news. From 2025–2028, the One Big...

Viktoriya Barsukova, EA, MBA
Aug 29, 20252 min read


Missed U.S. Tax Filings Abroad? The IRS Streamlined Procedures Can Help You Start Fresh
Years of missed filings and the risk of crushing penalties. The Streamlined Foreign Offshore Procedures (SFOP) were created by the IRS...

Viktoriya Barsukova, EA, MBA
Aug 28, 20253 min read


Navigating U.S. Tax Residency: Rules, Exceptions & Elections You Must Know.
U.S. Tax Residency Determining whether an individual is considered a U.S. tax resident is one of the most important steps in cross-border...

Viktoriya Barsukova, EA, MBA
Aug 27, 202513 min read


Watch Out for Tax Scams Targeting Professionals and Taxpayers
Tax Scams Scammers never take a break, and both tax professionals and individual taxpayers remain top targets. Recent alerts from the IRS...

Viktoriya Barsukova, EA, MBA
Aug 21, 20252 min read


OBBBA Enhances Your SALT Deductions
OBBBA Enhances Your SALT Deductions The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) makes many provisions from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act...

Viktoriya Barsukova, EA, MBA
Aug 21, 20253 min read


What Happens to Your U.S. Finances After Deportation or Loss of Status?
Finances After Deportation or Loss of Status Leaving the U.S. when it isn’t your choice—after years of living, working, and building a...

Viktoriya Barsukova, EA, MBA
Aug 20, 20255 min read


U.S. Business Ownership After Deportation or Loss of Residency: Tax Rules Explained
U.S. Business Ownership After Deportation or Loss of Residency: Tax Rules Explained When an individual loses U.S. residency for tax...

Viktoriya Barsukova, EA, MBA
Aug 19, 20254 min read


Retire Better: The Hidden Advantages of the Defined Benefit Plan
For a high-income solo business owner, a defined benefit plan can be the ultimate tax and retirement savings accelerator If you’re a...

Viktoriya Barsukova, EA, MBA
Aug 15, 20253 min read


When Should Your S Corporation Have an S Corporation Subsidiary?
S Corporation Have an S Corporation Subsidiary If you operate as an S corporation, you’re probably familiar with the big benefit—avoiding...

Viktoriya Barsukova, EA, MBA
Aug 14, 20253 min read
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