Tag: Taxes
Tax Day! How to Get an Extension if You Haven’t Filed
Guest Blogger on April 15, 2015
Even if you have not filed, and you fear you can’t afford your taxes, do yourself a favor and make this one move.
Tax Hacks 2015: How To Use A Tax Refund To Change Your Life
Marilyn Lewis on April 9, 2015
Your tax refund checks can be an instrument of positive change, or just another wasted opportunity. Here is what you should do with yours.
14 Tax Perks for Homeowners
Guest Blogger on April 9, 2015
Owning a home, in addition to having the pleasure of a place to live, has significant financial advantages that you should be aware of.
Where Property Taxes Are Highest – And Lowest
Karla Bowsher on April 8, 2015
New Jersey residents pay the most in real property taxes. Connecticut residents pay the least. How does your state rank?
Ask Stacy: Why Did I Get a Tax Bill for Forgiven Debt?
Stacy Johnson CPA on April 7, 2015
This reader had $60,000 in student loans forgiven, but is now facing a big, fat tax bill. How can this be fair?
IRS Most Likely To Come After You This Month
Karla Bowsher on April 2, 2015
Prosecutions for federal tax crimes peak in April — possibly on purpose.
First Junk Food Tax Is Here
Karla Bowsher on March 30, 2015
Is the Navajo Nation ahead of the health curve? Or is its Healthy Dine Nation Act destined to fail?
Abolish the IRS? First 2016 Presidential Contender Says ‘Yes’
Karla Bowsher on March 25, 2015
Some high-ranking Republicans in the U.S. Congress want to abolish the IRS — which is owed $3.5 billion from federal employees.
7 Tax-Time Tips for Trimming What You Pay Uncle Sam
Guest Blogger on March 24, 2015
Understand the basics of your return with these pointers and consider getting help from a professional, even if it means paying something.
California Yanks Blue Shield’s Tax-Exempt Status
Krystal Steinmetz on March 20, 2015
The California insurer, which now faces paying tens of millions of dollars in state taxes each year, has been under fire for lavish executive salaries and high premiums.
10 Tax Deductions for Millennials
Guest Blogger on March 19, 2015
Just because you’re in your 20s or 30s does not mean you can’t make deductions. Read up.
Tax Scammers Netting Millions
Karla Bowsher on March 12, 2015
More than 366,000 people have been targeted across every state in the largest scam of its kind in U.S. history.
Yikes! My Tax Refund Was Kidnapped by an Outstanding Student Loan
Guest Blogger on March 10, 2015
How your tax refund can be seized, and how you can prevent it.
Should You Freak Out About the FREAK Bug?
Krystal Steinmetz on March 9, 2015
Millions of Americans were left vulnerable by the FREAK security flaw. Here’s how you can protect yourself.
Report Names ‘Terrible 10’ States Where Taxes Hit Average Americans Hardest
Krystal Steinmetz on March 2, 2015
If you’re a typical Joe Blow, you’re paying a much bigger percentage of your income in taxes if you live in a state that lacks a graduated income tax and relies heavily on consumption taxes.
Tax Hacks 2015: Don’t Overlook These 8 Deductions and Credits
Maryalene LaPonsie on February 23, 2015
Make sure you get back every penny you deserve. Don’t overlook claiming these common deductions and credits on your taxes this year.
Travel Rewards and Bank Bonuses Are Freebies, Right IRS?
Guest Blogger on February 12, 2015
From the tax man’s point of view, some of these perks are considered taxable income, and some are hovering in a practical gray area, for now.
TurboTax Resumes E-Filing of State Returns After Data-Breach Probe
Krystal Steinmetz on February 9, 2015
Pause in service provides a chilling reminder of the heightened threat of identity theft at tax filing time.
IRS Playing Catch-Up With Tax Time Identity Thieves
Guest Blogger on February 9, 2015
Scammers are outflanking authorities investigating tax-time cases as complaints soar.
Intuit Backpedals on Controversial TurboTax Changes, Offers Free Upgrade
Krystal Steinmetz on February 2, 2015
Faced with a backlash from angry customers, the maker of the popular tax software program has reversed a change that would have made the program more costly for many.
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