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A recent voter initiative in California overrules the state's desire to make all Uber and Lyft drivers employees. This puts a spotlight on all workers to know the difference.

Plan now to make your 4th quarter estimated tax payment.

Here are the standard mileage rates for 2021.

Are you capturing all the tax benefits built into homeownership? Here are the most common.

Finishing off holiday spirit week strong with Ugly Sweaters! Hope you all stay safe and healthy this holiday season. #carbahal_and_company

The Social Security Administration recently announced their 2021 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) changes. Here is what you need to know.

If you recently changed your name due to marriage or divorce, do not get caught in the nightmare of a rejected or changed tax return by the IRS.

When does a tax benefit not become a tax benefit? When you assume you no longer need to keep track of something. This is the case with the home gain exclusion.

All too often taxpayers take action that will cost them dearly when they file their tax return. With a little planning, however, the IRS can still receive its fair share but not a dollar more. Here's what you need to know.

Did your paycheck seem a little higher? If so, it could be a tax time bomb.

If you have not already done so, please plan to make your third quarter estimated tax payment. The due date is Tuesday, September 15th.

Because our tax system is progressive, the next dollar you earn could be taxed at a much higher rate. By shifting taxable income levels from one year to the next, you could potentially pay a lower tax amount in both. Here are six great ideas.

You own some stock that has increased in value. To avoid a possible taxable gain by selling the stock, you wish to give it directly to a child or grandchild. This simple idea has some interesting tax consequences to consider. Click to find out more.

New state tax laws are making more and more taxpayers tax cheats without them realizing it is happening. Think it can't happen to you? See our tax tips for examples of how it can:

With the dramatic increase in identity theft, what can be done to protect your Social Security number (SSN) from these would-be thieves? Here are some ideas.

Withdrawing funds from your retirement accounts must be done carefully to avoid a potential 10% early withdrawal penalty. Unfortunately, each retirement account type has different rules. Here are some tips for Roth IRAs.

One of the good things to start 2020 -- congratulations to Larry Hiatt who passed his CPA exam earlier this year.

Celebrating our community and our own Steven Willhoff. #davischamberofcommerce #installationgala #fieldofdreams