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Financial advisor explaining Roth conversion to client
  • Peter
  • July 13, 2026

What Is a Roth IRA Conversion and When Does It Make Sense?

A Roth conversion means paying taxes now to enjoy tax-free withdrawals later. Here's when it makes sense, how to size the conversion, and what to watch out for.

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Home office with router and internet bill on desk
  • Peter
  • July 13, 2026

How to Deduct Your Internet Bill as a Business Expense

Your home internet bill may be partially deductible if you use it for work. Here's how to calculate the business-use percentage and document it for the IRS.

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Surviving spouse reviewing tax documents at home desk
  • Peter
  • July 13, 2026

Death of a Spouse: How to File Taxes After Loss

Losing a spouse is devastating—and figuring out your taxes shouldn't add to the burden. Here's how to file the year of loss and the years that follow.

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Freelancer comparing 1099-NEC and 1099-MISC forms
  • Peter
  • July 13, 2026

How the 1099-NEC Is Different From the 1099-MISC

The 1099-NEC replaced Box 7 of the 1099-MISC in 2020. Here's what each form covers, why the split happened, and how to report income from each correctly.

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Investor reviewing opportunity zone map and documents
  • Peter
  • July 6, 2026

Qualified Opportunity Zones: Tax Deferral for Investors

Investing capital gains into a Qualified Opportunity Zone can defer—and potentially reduce—your tax liability. Here's how the program works and who should consider it.

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LLC owner reviewing compensation and tax options
  • Peter
  • July 6, 2026

How to Pay Yourself as an LLC Owner: Tax Implications

How you pay yourself from an LLC determines how much self-employment tax you owe. Here's the difference between an owner's draw and a salary—and the tax impact of each.

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Adoptive parents reviewing adoption credit documents
  • Peter
  • July 6, 2026

Adopted a Child? Here’s the Adoption Tax Credit Explained

The adoption tax credit can offset thousands in qualified expenses. Here's how much you can claim in 2025, what expenses qualify, and how to file Form 8839.

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Freelancer studying a course on laptop at home
  • Peter
  • July 6, 2026

Freelancer’s Guide to Deducting Professional Development

Courses, books, certifications, and conferences can all be deductible if they maintain or improve your current business skills. Here's how to claim them correctly.

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Taxpayer reviewing SALT deduction limitation impact
  • Peter
  • July 6, 2026

How to Plan Around the SALT Deduction Cap

The $10,000 SALT cap hits hardest in high-tax states. Here's how the limitation works, which taxpayers feel it most, and the planning strategies to offset it.

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