by Art Marina Tax Firm | Oct 18, 2026 | Blog
Table of Contents How Equity Compensation Works and Why Tax Timing MattersThe Four Award Types: ISOs, NSOs, RSUs, and Other EquityISO Tax Planning: The AMT Trap and How to Avoid ItNSO Exercise and Sale: Managing Ordinary Income and Capital GainsRSU Tax Planning:...
by Art Marina Tax Firm | Oct 17, 2026 | Blog
Table of Contents Why These Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Tax Accountant MatterTax Preparer Credentials and Experience: What to Verify FirstPTIN, licenses, and how to check disciplinary historyQuestions to Ask a CPA for a Small BusinessTax Accountant Fees and...
by Art Marina Tax Firm | Oct 17, 2026 | Blog
Table of Contents How Working From Home Changes Your Freelancer TaxesWho Must File a Tax Return as a Self-Employed FreelancerFreelancer Self-Employment Tax: Social Security and MedicareIncome Tax vs. Self-Employment TaxThe Freelance Home Office Deduction: Regular and...
by Art Marina Tax Firm | Oct 15, 2026 | Blog
Table of Contents How to Start Finding Tax Accounting Internships for StudentsTax Internship Job Boards and Where to SearchTier 1: High-signal channels to check firstTier 2: Broad boards to widen the netTier 3: Channels most students skipHow to search without wasting...
by Art Marina Tax Firm | Oct 14, 2026 | Blog
Table of Contents What the IRS Fresh Start Initiative IsIRS Fresh Start Program Eligibility: Who QualifiesUnderstanding Your IRS Payment Plan for Tax DebtIRS Offer in Compromise: Settling Your Tax LiabilityThe IRS Fresh Start Application Process: Step-by-StepStep 1:...
by Art Marina Tax Firm | Oct 13, 2026 | Blog
Table of Contents Why Outsourced Bookkeeping Matters for Tax SeasonCreate a Small Business Tax Preparation ChecklistGather Documents Needed for Business Tax PreparationTax-Specific Records and Common DeductionsUse Bookkeeping Cleanup Services Before Tax...
