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Maternity Leave Plan for Work: Tips for Smooth Transition

8 min readMaternity Leave Plan for Work Tips A maternity leave plan helps make the change smooth for both the expectant employee and their team. In the United States, when it comes to taking leave after having a baby, there are rules from the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) as well as different workplace policies. Getting […]Continue reading "Maternity Leave Plan for Work: Tips for Smooth Transition"
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Tax-Free Weekend Shopping Tips for 2025

6 min readTax-Free Weekend Savings Strategies Tax-free weekends, also called sales tax holidays, are observed in various states across the United States. These events are established by legislation to allow consumers to purchase specific items without being charged state sales tax. School supplies, clothing, and electronics are typically included in the exemptions. Participation in these holidays is […]Continue reading "Tax-Free Weekend Shopping Tips for 2025"
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Combining a 401(k) and 403(b): What You Need to Know

3 min readCan You Combine a 401(k) Account With a 403(b) Account? A 401(k) is typically offered by private companies, while a 403(b) is designed for employees of public schools and nonprofit organizations. Both accounts share similar contribution limits and tax rules. You can choose between pre-tax and Roth contributions. You can combine a 401(k) and a […]Continue reading "Combining a 401(k) and 403(b): What You Need to Know"
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Resident Alien vs. Non-Resident Alien: Know Your Tax Status

8 min readMain Points to Know The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) uses two main ways to find out if a person is a tax resident in the U.S. These are the green card test and the substantial presence test. A resident alien has to report all money they get from around the world for taxes. A nonresident […]Continue reading "Resident Alien vs. Non-Resident Alien: Know Your Tax Status"
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Can Real Estate IRAs Help Small Businesses?

7 min readReal Estate IRA Benefits for Small Business Owners Real Estate IRAs let people use their retirement money to buy things like real estate. This gives them more ways to put their money somewhere, not just in the usual places. Small businesses can use Real Estate IRAs to find new ways to put their money to […]Continue reading "Can Real Estate IRAs Help Small Businesses?"
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Self-Directed IRA Processing Fees, Annual Costs, and Rules

7 min readIntroduction A self-directed IRA (SDIRA) lets people spread out what they put their money into, instead of just stocks and bonds. You get more control over where your money goes. With an SDIRA, you can pick things like real estate or private company shares to add into your plan. If you want to make your […]Continue reading "Self-Directed IRA Processing Fees, Annual Costs, and Rules"
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How Pro Bono Work Can Enrich Your Legal Career

5 min readPro Bono Work Benefits Find out why people do pro bono work and why it is important in the U.S. legal field. See how pro bono work helps close the justice gap for people and communities who do not get enough legal help. Learn how being part of pro bono efforts can help with a […]Continue reading "How Pro Bono Work Can Enrich Your Legal Career"
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How to Choose Between SIPP vs. Personal Pension Plan

6 min readMain Points Look at the main things that make SIPPs and other UK retirement plans different and how they help people in the UK who save for when they stop working. Find out what is not the same between these options when it comes to choosing where to put your money, how much you can […]Continue reading "How to Choose Between SIPP vs. Personal Pension Plan"
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Do You Pay Inheritance Tax On a Trust in California?

3 min readDo You Pay Inheritance Tax On A Trust In California? California does not have a state inheritance tax on trust distributions. Understand the differences between inheritance tax, estate tax, and trust taxation. Trusts can help reduce taxes and simplify estate planning in California. Federal estate tax applies to large estates over $13.61 million (2024). Review […]Continue reading "Do You Pay Inheritance Tax On a Trust in California?"
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Can You Contest a Will After Probate? Key Insights

2 min readProbate and Will Contests in the United States Probate is the court-supervised process used to authenticate a will and manage estate distribution. It confirms the executor, ensures debts and taxes are paid, and facilitates the legal transfer of assets. If a will doesn’t name an executor, the court appoints one to handle these responsibilities. Why […]Continue reading "Can You Contest a Will After Probate? Key Insights"
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Employers Liability Insurance vs. Workers’ Compensation

3 min readIntroduction Selecting the appropriate insurance coverage is essential for workplace safety and legal compliance. Two of the most commonly confused types are Employers Liability Insurance and Workers’ Compensation Insurance. Although both policies offer protection for businesses and employees following workplace injuries, they differ significantly in purpose, coverage, and legal requirements. Understanding how these policies function […]Continue reading "Employers Liability Insurance vs. Workers’ Compensation"
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How to Claim a $66 Daily Per Diem Deduction for Travel

3 min readIf you travel for work, you may be able to claim a $66 daily per diem deduction to offset your meal and incidental expenses. This IRS-approved deduction allows self-employed individuals and employees to simplify expense tracking while ensuring they comply with federal tax rules. Below, we break down how the deduction works, who qualifies, […]Continue reading "How to Claim a $66 Daily Per Diem Deduction for Travel"
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