Search Results for 'tax hacks 2014'
Will Obamacare Complicate Your Taxes? Not Likely
Maryalene LaPonsie on January 28, 2015
Your 1040 form has a new line this year. Find out how the Affordable Care Act will play into your tax return and maybe your bottom line.
Tax Hacks 2015: Avoid These 10 Common Filing Mistakes
Maryalene LaPonsie on January 21, 2015
Perfectionism isn’t always a good thing, but it is when you’re doing your taxes. Get your return done right by avoiding these 10 common mistakes.
Tax Hacks 2015: 7 Tips to Find the Best Tax Pro
Maryalene LaPonsie on January 16, 2015
Did you know that practically anyone can call themselves a tax preparer? Here are tips to help you find someone who actually knows what they’re talking about.
Tax Hacks 2015: 8 Ways to Get Free Help Preparing Your Taxes
Marilyn Lewis on January 12, 2015
The less you earn, the more help you’ll find for preparing your taxes. But there are free programs for everyone, no matter how much you make.
You Might Be a Better Tax Preparer Than the Pro You’re Paying
Krystal Steinmetz on April 9, 2014
A new small study by a federal agency found that 17 of the 19 paid tax preparers it took a look at made mistakes on tax returns.
Will Your Refund Be Stolen This Tax Season?
Allison Martin on March 3, 2014
Still haven’t filed your tax return? Take precautionary measures to reduce the likelihood of your refund being stolen.
Survey: Americans Prefer Tax Refunds to Bigger Paychecks
Guest Blogger on February 27, 2014
Actually there are some good reasons for doing that, even if you’re giving an interest-free loan to Uncle Sam.
New Ways the Rich are Getting Hammered by Taxes
Maryalene LaPonsie on February 21, 2014
The government is hitting the rich with more taxes, but is it fair?
A Flat Tax: The Good, the Bad and Why It Probably Won’t Happen
Maryalene LaPonsie on February 11, 2014
Wish taxes were so simple you could file them on a postcard? Some say a flat tax could make that possible.
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.
5 Easy Ways to Prepare for Next Tax Season
Craig Donofrio on April 15, 2013
The hassle of doing your taxes is still a very fresh memory. Use that as motivation to take a few steps now to make next year’s tax preparation much less stressful.
23 Easy Ways to Boost Retirement Savings
Kathleen Coxwell on June 3, 2021
Check out these simple ways to find extra cash for retirement savings.
Extreme Financial Makeover: 30 Moves in 30 Days
Nancy Dunham on December 31, 2020
Putting your finances in order feels great. The job doesn’t have to be excruciating.
Conquer Your Financial Fears in 5 Steps
Nancy Dunham on October 13, 2020
Money fears— such as how to handle taxes, budgeting, estate planning and investing — are far scarier if you hide from them.
Ask Stacy: Do I Need a Financial Adviser, or Can I Manage My Money Myself?
Stacy Johnson CPA on November 25, 2016
Is investing something you can do on your own, or do you need to pay a pro?
Ask Stacy: What’s Income Inequality and Why Does It Matter?
Stacy Johnson CPA on April 22, 2016
A reader commented on a post we had about income inequality, basically saying CEOs deserve to make 1,000 times what they pay their workers. I disagree.
More Fun for Less Money: 17 Ways to Save on Entertainment
Marilyn Lewis on February 15, 2016
With a little imagination and planning, you can easily save wads of cash and still live large. Find out how to do it.
6 Ways to Ensure Enough Money for Retirement
Maryalene LaPonsie on October 23, 2015
Following these six steps can help ensure that your money lasts as long as you do after you stop working.
Social Security Disability Funds May Run Out in 2016
Karla Bowsher on July 23, 2015
A report states that Social Security’s disability insurance program could run out of money by late 2016. Discover why the fund is in trouble.
Get Your Kid Off to College Well Prepared, on a Budget
Donna Freedman on June 17, 2015
A guide to what your freshman will need, and how to get it without stressing out or overpaying.
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