Taxes
Get Out of Jail, Collect $104 Million
B.T. Ballenger on September 11, 2012
A former Swiss banking employee just won a big whistleblower award from the IRS.
Why Do the Rich Invest Offshore?
Angela Colley on September 10, 2012
Have Mitt Romney’s offshore accounts sparked a desire to open your own? Here’s a bit of background on why the rich invest offshore, and why you probably can’t.
How Will Your Taxes Change?
B.T. Ballenger on September 7, 2012
CNN broke down how tax rates might change depending on who gets elected.
How Much Tax Do the Most Profitable Companies Pay?
B.T. Ballenger on August 16, 2012
IBM paid only 1 percent of their earnings to Uncle Sam in taxes last year. Apple paid only 11 percent. How can companies earning billions be in a lower tax bracket than you are?
How To Find Free Workers
Angela Colley on August 7, 2012
Is your business expanding? If you qualify, you can get reimbursed for salaries while you train new employees.
8 Government Mandates That Save You Money
Jason Steele on August 6, 2012
President Obama’s health care mandate has been ruled a tax. But there are many other ways the government uses taxes to promote behavior – and you can save by taking advantage of them.
6 Tricks to Save on Back-to-School Shopping
B.T. Ballenger on August 6, 2012
Want to avoid spending up to $500 on school supplies this fall? Start shopping smart now.
A Financial Checklist for Same-Sex Couples
Guest Blogger on August 6, 2012
From death to taxes, gay couples have a lot of complex rules to deal with. Here’s how to simplify things.
Ask Stacy: Do I Have to Pay Taxes If I’m Not in the US?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
You’d think that if you’re living abroad and earning all your money from a foreign company, you wouldn’t have to file a U.S. tax return or pay U.S. income taxes. Unfortunately, you’d be wrong.
Ask Stacy: If I Settle a Debt, Do I Have to Pay Taxes?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
Having debt you can’t pay is taxing. But as it turns out, walking away from your debts can be even more taxing. Thinking of debt settlement? Read this first.
Guns, ACs, and More: 2012 Sales Tax Holidays
Karla Bowsher on May 17, 2012
There will be at least half a dozen sales tax holidays in 2012 – not counting the dozen or so back-to-school holidays. Depending on what state you live in, you may have a chance to buy rifles, refrigerators, and radios tax-free.
How to Write a Will
Guest Blogger on May 7, 2012
Don’t leave a financial mess as a last memory of you for your loved ones. Here’s what to do now.
Ask Stacy: What If I Owe the IRS and Can’t Pay?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
Tax Day is here, and midnight is the deadline. If you’re running late, you have options – but most require filing something today. If you owe and can’t pay, don’t ignore it. Here’s what to do.
Ask Stacy: Roth or Regular IRA?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
There are very few things you can do now to reduce your 2011 tax bill. One is to put money aside in an Individual Retirement Account, or IRA. But to decide that’s a smart move, you’ve still got to decide whether to go with a Roth or regular. Do you know the difference?
8 Tips for a Financial Spring Cleaning
Guest Blogger on March 19, 2012
Your house needs an annual cleaning, so why not your finances? Here’s how to make a clean sweep of your costly problems.
Why I’m Paying My Taxes With a Credit Card This Year
Jason Steele on April 12, 2012
Paying your taxes with a credit card means paying big fees. So why am I doing it? Because this year, I come out ahead.
Tax Hacks 2012: 7 Smart Uses for Your Tax Refund
B.T. Ballenger on February 27, 2012
Tax refunds are the only windfall many people ever see, and year after year there’s a big temptation to blow it all on something fun. Nothing wrong with that if your finances are in order, but if not, there are better ideas.
Tax Hacks 2012: 10 Tips to Avoid an Audit
B.T. Ballenger on February 24, 2012
There’s no surefire way to avoid the nightmare millions of taxpayers fear: an IRS audit. But there are a lot of ways to reduce the risk.
Tax Hacks 2012: 11 Common Mistakes That Can Cost You
B.T. Ballenger on February 24, 2012
Taxes are complicated and you’re in a hurry: a recipe for error. Mistakes happen – but avoid the obvious ones to maximize the money and minimize the wait.
Tax Hacks 2012 – Profile of the American Tax Cheat
B.T. Ballenger on February 20, 2012
According to the IRS, Uncle Sam misses out on $450 billion every year due to honest mistakes and dishonest taxpayers. One recent survey offers a profile of the type of person most likely to cheat on their taxes. If you don’t fit the bill, you probably know someone who does.
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