Tag: Taxes
Tax Hacks 2015: 6 Things Sneaky Tax Preparers Won’t Tell You
Marilyn Lewis on January 29, 2015
How you can avoid the scams, missteps and high fees that are rife in the industry.
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.
IRS: Be on Guard For Identity Theft and Other Tax Season Scams
Allison Martin on January 27, 2015
As if tax time wasn’t painful already, here are tips to prevent a scammer from stealing your tax refund.
Tax Hacks 2015: Here Are 15 Apps to Make Your Life Less (Income) Taxing
Maryalene LaPonsie on January 26, 2015
Smartphone users rejoice! There are plenty of apps to make preparing your tax return a little more bearable.
Why Your Tax Refund May Be Slower (or Never Arrive) This Year
Guest Blogger on January 20, 2015
Tax season just got worse for consumers, thanks to budget cuts at the IRS.
Obama Wants to Tax the Rich to Cover Tax Cuts for the Middle Class
Krystal Steinmetz on January 19, 2015
President Obama will use his State of the Union address to propose tax changes that could help reduce the yawning wealth gap in the U.S.
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.
Many TurboTax Users are Fuming. Here’s Why
Krystal Steinmetz on January 8, 2015
Beware: The new desktop version of TurboTax Deluxe requires you to upgrade — ponying up an extra $30 or $40 — if you need to report investment, self-employment or rental income, forms that used to be included in its deluxe software package.
New Year, New You, New Us
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 1, 2015
If you think we’re a trusted source for consumer and personal finance news, you’re right. But we’re becoming much more.
10 Smart Year-End Money Moves You Can Make During Commercial Breaks
Maryalene LaPonsie on December 26, 2014
Making smart year-end money moves doesn’t require a lot of time. In fact, you can give yourself a year-end review and makeover during commercial breaks while you’re watching TV.
Congress Extends Tax Break for Troubled Homeowners, But Headaches Aren’t Over
Guest Blogger on December 18, 2014
Forgiven debt that’s considered taxable income can result in more debt for consumers. But Congress has extended a break that helps some former homeowners.
Want Sugary Soda in Berkeley? Prepare to Pay More
Krystal Steinmetz on November 6, 2014
Berkeley voters approved a 1-cent-an-ounce tax on sugared soda and energy drinks. Plus, here are some other Election Day results that could impact people’s wallets.
There Are 30 Ways to Avoid the Penalty for Not Buying Health Insurance
Krystal Steinmetz on October 9, 2014
Tax experts say about 20 million Americans may qualify to waive the health insurance tax penalty.
You May Want to Retire in One of These States
Krystal Steinmetz on September 30, 2014
Kiplinger explains which states are the most tax-friendly to retirees and which are the least tax-friendly.
The 5 States With the Fairest Taxes (and the 5 Worst States)
Krystal Steinmetz on September 24, 2014
A new WalletHub study rates the country’s most and least fair state tax systems.
Open Enrollment: Your Company’s Flexible Spending Account Is Probably Better Than It Used to Be
Krystal Steinmetz on September 22, 2014
Pretax flexible spending accounts can help you save money, especially now that the use-it-or-lose-it rule has changed.
Corporate Taxes Are 10 Percent of Federal Revenue, Down from 30 Percent
Krystal Steinmetz on September 2, 2014
American companies are finding new ways to dodge paying taxes.
Why You Should Hang Up if You Get a Call From the ‘IRS’
Krystal Steinmetz on August 15, 2014
Scammers pretending to be from the Internal Revenue Service have duped taxpayers out of $5 million so far.
Why Corporations Pay Less Taxes Than You, Part 2
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 1, 2014
We’ve been talking about how some American companies are using loopholes to avoid paying U.S. taxes. We’re not the only ones.
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