Author: Stacy Johnson CPA
I'm the founder of Money Talks News and have spent the last 40+ years in the personal finance trenches. I'm a CPA, author of a few books and multiple Emmy recipient. I'm married to a woman I don't deserve, have an awesome dog and live on the water in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Don’t Store Your Tax Return — Toss It Out
Stacy Johnson CPA on April 14, 2014
Keeping a copy of your tax return? Mandatory. Keeping it on paper? Silly.
Ask Stacy: Why Should We Pay for Obama’s Vacations?
Stacy Johnson CPA on April 8, 2014
The president’s flights don’t cost him a dime, but cost taxpayers $180,000 per hour. Is it fair?
Ask Stacy: Am I Too Old to Buy a Home?
Stacy Johnson CPA on March 25, 2014
A reader is thinking of buying a home, but wonders if she’s a little long in the tooth to start the process.
Tax Hacks 2014: Last-Minute Tax Advice
Stacy Johnson CPA on March 24, 2014
Haven’t started your taxes yet? You’re not alone. Here’s some advice that will make procrastinating a bit less painful.
Bubble Ahead? 5 Signs It’s Time to Sell Your Home
Stacy Johnson CPA on March 20, 2014
According to at least two well-known real estate analysts, the easy money’s been made in housing. Is now the time to sell, or do more gains lie ahead? Here’s how to find out.
Ask Stacy: Should I Use a Mortgage Broker or a Bank?
Stacy Johnson CPA on March 18, 2014
When you’re borrowing big, like for a mortgage, even a tiny difference in interest can mean big bucks over time. So what’s the best way to find the best deal?
Tax Hacks 2014: Avoid Tax Preparation Impulse Buys
Stacy Johnson CPA on February 19, 2014
It’s apparently not enough to simply charge for preparing your taxes. Some services want to separate you from part of your refund with refund anticipation loans and checks. Just say no.
Tax Hacks 2014: Home Office Deductions
Stacy Johnson CPA on February 12, 2014
If you’re eligible, a home office deduction can save you big bucks at tax time. If you’re not, claiming it can get you in big trouble. Here’s all you need to know.
Tax Hacks 2014: The 10 Dumbest and 4 Smartest Things You Can Do With a Tax Refund
Stacy Johnson CPA on February 7, 2014
Every year millions of Americans get money back, then blow it. Here are the best and worst ways to treat the return of your hard-earned money, along with some advice on tracking your refund.
Tax Hacks 2014: Beware These 7 Tax Scams
Stacy Johnson CPA on February 5, 2014
There are lots of different kinds of cons happening during tax time. Some are happening to taxpayers, and some are being perpetrated by them.
Tax Hacks 2014: Avoid These 18 Expensive Tax Mistakes
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2014
“To err is human; to forgive, divine.” Taxes aren’t a great place to err, because the IRS isn’t divine. Here are some of the most common mistakes you’ll encounter at tax time, along with tips to avoid them.
Tax Hacks: Paying a Pro to Do Your Taxes? Read This First
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 29, 2014
The majority of Americans pay a tax professional to do their taxes for them. Since this is a job many can do themselves in minutes, a lot of people are wasting a lot of money. But if you’re going to pay a pro, here’s how to get your money’s worth.
Using TurboTax? Here’s How to Increase Your Tax Refund up to 10 Percent, Free
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 22, 2014
Use TurboTax, and you can get 5 or 10 percent added to your federal tax refund, free. The one catch? You have to take it on an Amazon gift card.
Our 10 Most Popular Stories of 2013
Stacy Johnson CPA on December 31, 2013
We published more than 1,000 stories in 2013. Based on the number of hits they got, here are the 10 our readers decided were the best.
Ask Stacy: Isn’t Obamacare Going to Wreck the Economy?
Stacy Johnson CPA on December 17, 2013
The new health care law is complex and, for many, confusing. Here are some simple answers to help you understand the economic ramifications of this law on our economy and how the Affordable Care Act is designed to make care affordable.
What the New Volcker Rule Means in Plain English
Stacy Johnson CPA on December 11, 2013
The much-discussed Volcker Rule has now become a reality. Here’s what you need to know to understand where it came from and what it means.
Looking for the Best Online Deals? They’re Closer Than You Think
Stacy Johnson CPA on December 10, 2013
We just added something you’re going to like: the best deals available online, listed by category and sortable by how hot they are.
Ask Stacy: Will I Have to Pay Taxes Because of a Foreclosed Home?
Stacy Johnson CPA on December 10, 2013
It sounds impossible, but it’s true: Being unable to pay a credit card balance or losing your home to foreclosure could result in a big tax bill.
Razor Blades: You’re Paying Twice as Much as You Have To
Stacy Johnson CPA on November 22, 2013
I just shaved 60 percent from my cost of shaving, and got a better product. You should too.
Ask Stacy: Will Obama Stop Medicare From Paying for My Cataract Surgery?
Stacy Johnson CPA on November 19, 2013
When it comes to the Affordable Care Act, political agendas have led to so much misinformation, it’s hard to know what to believe.
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