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Deducting Carwashes?

Deducting Carwashes?by: Lisa Marie Brugman, EAPublished on: 09/06/2026

Keeping your rideshare vehicle clean isn’t just good for ratings and tips—it may also help lower your tax bill. Learn when car washes, detailing, and cleaning supplies may qualify as deductible business expenses and how the deduction rules work for

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Deducting Carwashes?

Innocent Spouse Relief

Innocent Spouse Reliefby: Lisa Marie Brugman, EAPublished on: 05/05/2026

Innocent Spouse Relief may remove tax liability caused by your spouse if you qualify.

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Innocent Spouse Relief

Creating your IRS account.

Creating your IRS account.by: Lisa Marie Brugman, EAPublished on: 06/04/2026

Discover what you can do on IRS.gov—from creating an account to verifying your identity with ID.me for secure access. Learn how to navigate the sign-in process, set up your login, and complete identity verification right from your phone. The IRS makes it easy and secure to manage your tax information online.

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Creating your IRS account.

Missed a quarterly estimated payment

Missed a quarterly estimated paymentby: Lisa Marie Brugman, EAPublished on: 01/04/2026

Missed a quarterly estimated tax payment? It’s not the end of the world—but it can lead to penalties and interest. This guide explains what happens, how the IRS calculates penalties, and what you can do to catch up and minimize the damage.

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Missed a quarterly estimated payment