Can’t Pay Your Taxes? Do This

Most people are rewarded for filing their taxes because the majority of filers receive a refund. But there are those who owe money to the IRS and can't pay it, and as a result are often afraid to file. If you can't afford to pay your taxes, file anyway! If you file your [...]

Contribute to an IRA by April 15 to Claim It on 2018 Tax Returns

The following article was published by the IRS. It’s not too late to contribute to an Individual Retirement Arrangement (IRA) and still claim it on a 2018 tax return. Anyone with a traditional IRA may be eligible for a tax credit or deduction on their 2018 tax return if they make contributions by April 15, 2019. [...]

How College Grads (or Anyone) Can Build Credit

The currency of the college years is good grades. Once you graduate, your credit score often dictates much of your financial path going forward. There are several entities who will look at your credit and potentially make decisions based on your history: Your Employer Insurance Companies Landlords Lenders So if you are just [...]

Safekeeping Tax Records Helps for Future Filing, Amended Returns, Audits

The following article was published by the IRS. The IRS generally recommends keeping copies of tax returns and supporting documents at least three years. Employment tax records should be kept at least four years after the date that the tax becomes due or paid, whichever is later. Tax records should be kept at least seven years [...]

Itemized Deductions Changes

Changes from the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act mean the standard deduction is worth almost twice what it was before. So you may get more benefit from the standard deduction than from itemizing. To figure out whether you should itemize, you can search "How Much is Standard Deduction" at IRS.gov, or speak with [...]

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