10 Smart Summer Tax Moves to Shrink Your 2025 Bill Before It’s Too Late

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Summer isn’t just for cookouts and vacations. It’s actually the perfect window—calm enough, early enough—to make smart tax moves before the year starts slipping away. You don’t have to overhaul your finances or spend hours in spreadsheets. But if you wait until the fall (or worse, winter), the choices shrink fast. This is about small,…

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Mid-Year Tax Planning Checklist for Busy Professionals

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By the time June rolls around, most people stop thinking about taxes. But that’s usually when things start slipping through the cracks. If you’re a busy professional, you already know how quickly the year can get away from you. And when it comes to tax planning, waiting until December—or worse, April—isn’t exactly a winning strategy.…

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1099 Contractors: Your Guide to Managing Income, Taxes, and Deductions

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Knowing how 1099 contractors can manage taxes and maximize deductions is essential to keeping more of what you earn. As a contractor, you’re in control of your income—but also responsible for every tax detail. 1. Know What It Means to Be a 1099 Contractor You’re not an employee. You’re self-employed. That means: No tax is…

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