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What Is the Difference Between a Nonprofit and a Foundation?
People often use “nonprofit,” “charity” and “foundation” as if they mean the same thing. However, for tax purposes, the key difference is…
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Nonresident Aliens and The Section 121 Principal Resident Exclusion
Selling a home in the U.S. as a nonresident alien raises two big questions. First, can you use the Section 121 home…
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Take Advantage of Partnership Special Allocation
One advantage of running a business as a partnership is the right to make special allocations of tax items among the partners.…
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Filing Taxes When Marrying a Non-U.S. Citizen
Marrying a non-U.S. citizen changes how you file your U.S. tax return. This guide explains your filing status options when your spouse…
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Understanding RSUs: What You Need to Know About Restricted Stock Units
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) are a common form of equity compensation, especially in the tech and startup sectors. If you’re based in…
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Equity Compensation – ISO, NSO and RSU
Equity compensation is a big part of pay at many tech companies and startups. The three most common types are restricted stock…
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How to Calculate Mileage Deductions on Your Tax Return
The IRS provides you with a choice of two methods for claiming business mileage on your taxes. You can use the actual…
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Tax treatment of tenant allowances
Tenant allowances are payments a lessor makes to a lessee to provide the tenant with funds to prepare the rented space for…
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How Cryptocurrency Is Taxed in 2026 (Including Form 1099-DA)
The IRS treats cryptocurrency and other digital assets as property, not currency. So many everyday crypto transactions have tax consequences. In addition,…
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How small businesses can apply the research credit to payroll taxes
The IRS issued interim guidance on how eligible small businesses can take advantage of a new provision that allows them to apply…
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IRS offers expatriate tax relief
Some people who give up U.S. citizenship can get expatriate tax relief from the IRS. Under special procedures announced in 2019 (News…
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Taxpayers may deduct casualty losses in prior years
If a federally declared disaster damages your property, you may be able to deduct the casualty losses a year early. Under Section…
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