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What Triggers an IRS Audit?

Harness Wealth

An IRS audit is a formal review of your financial records to verify their accuracy and compliance with tax laws. Math errors and typos Minor mathematical errors and typos can disrupt the IRS’s automated processing systems and can result in discrepancies that can flag your return for manual review.

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The Independent Alpha: Making the Breakaway Math Add Up

Diamond Consultants

Likewise, they spend more time with clients and focus on growth with less red tape and time fighting compliance than they might have in the wirehouses. It’s no secret that independent advisors have greater latitude in differentiating their business in a local market by expressing unique viewpoints in a creative and scalable way.

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Don’t be tricked by 8% eternal Universal Life Insurance Interest Rates!

Sara Grillo

The math behind Universal Life Insurance Interest Rates is a twisted web and most consumers are deceived. Know how the math works so you can see the potential risks that may exist with your policy. Also, nothing in this podcast or blog can be interpreted as legal or compliance advice. Don’t be fooled!

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Filing Taxes with Multiple Income Streams: RSUs, K-1s, Freelance, and More [Updated for 2025]

Harness Wealth

Self-employment tax calculations and considerations When examining the math behind self-employment taxes , the total 15.3% Smart business owners maintain meticulous separate records for each venture, ensuring they can claim all appropriate deductions while maintaining proper documentation for potential IRS review.

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Transcript: Linda Gibson, CEO PGIM Quantitative Solutions

The Big Picture

She has a really fascinating background, very eclectic, a combination of math and law. You, you get a, a BS in Mathematics and a JD from Boston University Math and Law. It is something, math has always come easy to me since a child. I didn’t get an advanced degree in math. Not the usual combination. What happened?

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Portfolio Construction & 20% Yields

Random Roger's Retirement Planning

I outsource compliance (have to), technology stuff (pretty sure I have to) and we brought our support person with us to help with things like RMDs, money movement and other administrative work. So using simple math, the total return is 34% versus 72% for the common. The idea that I could do no work is culturally acceptable.

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A Guide to Idaho Tax Forms

Harness Wealth

One of the reasons Idaho uses state-specific tax forms is to ensure compliance with local tax codes that may differ from federal requirements. Idahos tax forms are tailored to capture information relevant to the states tax code, ensuring accurate tax collection and compliance.

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