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Barry Dolowich, Tax Tips: Negotiating the purchase of a business
Effective negotiation is an art that can be learned. Understanding the basic principles of successful negotiation can help you to make the best deal possible and steer away from possible...
Barry Dolowich, Tax Tips: Filing separately in a community property state
You should understand how community property laws affect the way you figure your income on your income tax returns.
Barry Dolowich, Tax Tips: Effective versus marginal tax rates
It almost ALWAYS makes sense economically to make more money. Only if the tax rates were above 100% would it not make sense to earn more money.
Barry Dolowich, Tax Tips: Prize winnings
Generally, prizes you win from sweepstakes, raffles and contests are taxable as ordinary income.
Barry Dolowich, Tax Tips: Losses from side business
Generally, losses from your business will be deductible against your gross income. However, the Internal Revenue Service may take the position that your business is a “hobby” and not a...
Barry Dolowich, Tax Tips: Deduction for sales taxes
Sales tax was a deduction until the 1986 Tax Reform Act “simplified” the tax system.
Barry Dolowich, Tax Tips: Depreciation of rental property
Believe it or not, you are actually ahead of the IRS.
Barry Dolowich, Tax Tips: Taxability of unemployment insurance and worker’s compensation payments
You should receive a 2025 Form 1099-G by Jan. 31, reporting the amount of the unemployment insurance payments you received during 2025.
Barry Dolowich, Tax Tips: The five stages of tax debt
The word combination of “Death and Taxes” has inextricably been linked together for as long as I can remember, both “unavoidable.”
Barry Dolowich, Tax Tips: A gift for your loved one
Today's column is about peace of mind