This week’s tax tip is for all of our traveling business people and the deductions you can get for business trips. Ironically, this week’s tax tip is brought to you by the very same people who want you to pay your taxes, the IRS! The article includes the various deductions one can list on their taxes due to business including food, gas, transportation tickets, and most importantly, how to document all of that so it is easy to file your taxes when the time comes.

This week’s tax tip looks at how to check up on the thing that gives you heartburn, your taxes! This tip comes from the good old IRS which has established online accounts for those who wish to check their tax history, information, and more whenever they want.

The people who want your taxes, the IRS, have ways to ensure you are able to pay and offer avenues for avoiding penalties depending on your circumstances. However, even if you manage to dodge the penalties, you should always pay your taxes as soon as possible, as the longer you wait the worse things can get.

For the abundance of current and former armed service members here in Dayton and beyond, this article looks at the 10 states where retired veterans receive the least in tax benefits. Many states offer tax breaks for retirees and have additional tax breaks for veteran pensions while others do not. This article raises important questions for veterans to consider in their retirement planning.

For the tax nerds who love crime stories, this week’s article covers the 10 biggest IRS criminal cases of last year. From applying for 150 PPP loans to unlicensed cryptocurrency exchanges, there are some exciting cases here. Just don’t get any ideas - these people made the list because they got caught.

This brief article lays out the fundamentals of new Ohio legislation on what activities can receive overtime pay. The law went into effect on July 6th of this year. It is a good starting point for anyone who employs hourly employees or is one themself, especially if there is frequent overtime.