How to File Taxes as a Musician or Artist
Sep 24, 2025Key Takeaways: Musicians and artists are often considered self-employed, meaning they must report all income, pay self-employment tax on...
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Sep 22, 2025In one of the largest Treasury check fraud cases to emerge from Massachusetts, federal authorities have charged eight individuals with...
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Optima Newsletter – September – Optima Tax Relief
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How to Respond to IRS Letter 1058: The Final Warning Before a Levy
Sep 20, 2025Key Takeaways: IRS Letter 1058 is a final warning: It signals the IRS’s intent to levy your assets, including...
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What Parents of Children with Special Needs Can Deduct
Sep 19, 2025Key Takeaways: Parents of children with disabilities can claim special needs deductions for medical expenses, therapies, transportation, home modifications, and...
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What Happens If You Forget to Take Your Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs)?
Sep 13, 2025Key Takeaways: Retirement accounts grow tax-deferred, but annual required withdrawals must be taken to avoid penalties. RMDs apply to most...
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What is the Child Tax Credit?
Sep 12, 2025Key Takeaways: The Child Tax Credit (CTC) in 2025 is worth up to $2,220 per qualifying child under age 17. ...
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2025 Q3 Estimated Tax Payments Are Due. Are You Prepared?
Sep 11, 2025Key Takeaways: Estimated tax payments are required for individuals with income not subject to withholding, like self-employed workers, investors, and...
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Optima Tax Relief Earns Eighth Consecutive Civic 50 Orange County Award
Sep 10, 2025Celebrating Eight Years of Giving Back, Optima Continues to Lead in Volunteerism, Philanthropy and Community Impact Optima Tax Relief has...
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