Tax Tips

Navigate tax season like a savvy ex-IRS agent.

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How to Spend Your Tax Refund (Using the Want-Should Axis)

To spend your tax refund wisely, invest in something boring—but treat yourself, too.

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Trump Tax Plan: A Simple Guide for Businesses

Trump's 2018 tax plan affects every small business in the U.S. There are big tax breaks C corporations, a 20% deduction for most service businesses, and a few changes to what expenses you can deduct.

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Tax Tips

What Is Sales Tax? (A Simple Guide)

New to sales tax, or just need a refresher? Here's everything you need to know.

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How to Deduct Personal Appearance Expenses

Even though the IRS has approved cosmetic surgery as a tax deduction in the past, the cost of maintaining your personal appearance is rarely deductible.

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The Big List of U.S. Small Business Tax Credits

A clear, definitive guide to every small business tax credit you might be eligible for.

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Here’s What Your Tax Season Looks like with Bench

Tax season is stress-free when you get Bench to do your books. Here's what that looks like.

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Tax Liability: What It Is and How to Calculate It

Good news! You don’t need a degree to figure out how much tax your small business owes. We’ll show you how.

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How to File for a Business Tax Extension (Federal)

Need more time to file your federal taxes? Here's the fastest way to get extension online.

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Everything You Need to Know About Your 2018 Small Business Taxes

Meet your new tax bible—everything you need to know about small business taxes in the U.S.

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