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What Is the GOAL Scholarship Program and Should You Apply?

How the American GOAL Scholarship Program Gives Georgia Taxpayers a Dollar-for-Dollar Federal Tax Credit Up to $1,700 When a small mailer arrives in the mail from the Georgia GOAL Scholarship...
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Augusta Rule Tax Strategy:

Yes, You Really Can Rent Your Home to Your Own Corporation Tax-Free. Here Are the Eight Questions Every Business Owner Asks Us. Every few months a client sits across from...
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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act: What It Means for You

What It Means for You The most significant overhaul of the U.S. tax code since 2017 is now law. Here is every change that affects your household, your retirement, and...
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Big Changes to Retirement Catch-Up Contributions in 2026: What You Need to Know If You’re 50 or Older

What changed with retirement catch-up contributions in 2026? Quick Answer: What changed with retirement catch-up contributions in 2026? Starting in 2026, if you earn $150,000 or more in FICA wages,...
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Is Your Business Ready for Professional Accounting and Bookkeeping Services?

How Business Owners Know It's Time to Stop Guessing and Start Growing Picture this: It's 10 p.m. on a Tuesday. You’re sitting at your kitchen table with three browser tabs...
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Offshore Accounting Outsourcing: The Pros AND The Cons.

The Trend Every Business Owner Is Hearing About Walk into any regional accounting conference today and the conversation turns to one topic within the first twenty minutes: offshore outsourcing. Firms...
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Working Remotely Across State Lines? It Could Cost You at Tax Time

Multi-state tax filing affects millions of remote workers, and most don't find out until they receive a notice. Here's what you need to know before that happens. Remote work has...
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2026 Tax Bracket Changes: What You Need to Know Right Now

The IRS has finalized inflation-adjusted figures for 2026, and for most earners, the numbers are more favorable than expected. If you’re waiting until tax season to understand the 2026 tax...
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IRS Notice CP53E: What Taxpayers Need to Know and What to Do Next

Don't panic. You're not alone, and there's a good chance you don't owe anything additional. Let’s break down what’s happening and what you should do next. What Is IRS Notice...
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My Spouse Passed Away and Left a Large Tax Debt — What Are My Options?

What Surviving Spouses Need to Know About IRS Tax Liability Grief is consuming enough. The last thing you should face alone is a letter from the IRS. Here is what...
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Missed the April 15 Tax Deadline? What to Do Next

Now that the April 15 tax deadline has passed, many taxpayers are left wondering: Did I miss my chance? What should I do next? At Pantana CPA, the answer is...
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Georgia Surplus Tax Refund in 2026: Who Qualifies, How Much You’ll Get, and When to Expect It

A new Georgia surplus refund is coming, here’s how to claim your share. Georgia taxpayers are set to receive a surplus tax refund in 2026, part of a broader effort...