What If I Can’t Pay My Taxes?

This video explains the variety of actions taxpayers can take if they are unable to pay their tax bills. It could happen to any of us. You've just finished preparing your tax return or received a bill from the MA Department of Revenue and have an unexpected balance due. The problem is, you can't afford to [...]

Most Retirees Must Take Required Minimum Distributions by Dec. 31

This article was published by the IRS. The Internal Revenue Service is reminding retirement plan participants and individual retirement account owners that payments, called required minimum distributions, must usually be taken by December 31. Required minimum distributions (RMDs) generally are minimum amounts that retirement plan account owners must withdraw annually starting with the year they reach [...]

Tax Credits for Families

If you're raising a family, there are valuable tax credits you may be able to claim, even if you aren't required to file a tax return. First, there's the Earned Income Tax Credit. If you work and are eligible for the credit, you can claim this valuable benefit for up to three qualifying children based on [...]

Some Important Things All Taxpayers Should Do Before the Tax Year Ends

This article was published by the IRS.  The IRS reminds taxpayers there are things they should do before the current tax year ends on December 31. Donate to charity Taxpayers may be able to deduct donations to tax-exempt organizations on their tax return. As people are deciding where to make their donations, the IRS has a [...]

The Current Financial Status of Social Security

With talk that Social Security funds will begin to be depleted in coming years, many people are interested in staying on top of the health of Social Security. Each year, the Social Security Board of Trustees issues its annual report on the current financial status of the Social Security program. In this video, Steve Goss, the [...]

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