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Halloween isn’t that far away, and if you enjoy chocolate, we’ve got you covered on how to score tax-free chocolate candy! Discover which states exempt chocolate from sales tax and the rules that can save you money. From ingredient classifications to state regulations, we’ll guide you through [the sweet world of tax-free treats in time for your spooky celebrations](. [] Tax Filing
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While October raises thoughts of sweatshirt weather, football, and trick-or-treating for some, there are also several tax deadlines you donât want to miss. October 15 is approaching fast, bringing key deadlines â not just for tax return extensions. Whether you need to contribute to a retirement account or have concerns about extensions related to the recent hurricanes, here is important information about whatâs due now and how to avoid IRS penalties. [Tax Deadlines]( [Achieve Stable, Tax-Efficient 1099-DIV Growth with CRE](
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[] [IRS Sued for Millions Over Employee Retention Credit (ERC) Delays](
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The controversial pandemic-era employee retention tax credit is causing a legal stir. This tax break was initially designed to incentivize businesses to keep employees on payroll during the COVID shutdown. However, in the wake of copious amounts of fraud, lawsuits are descending upon the IRS over delayed ERC refunds, and this could just be the beginning. Read on for details about some of [these lawsuits and whether your business should consider taking action](. Featured Content Sponsored Content from The Kiplinger Tax Letter
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