The holidays might be just around the corner, but tax day isn't as far off as you may think. Now is the time you should be doing some planning to make next April a little smoother. The sooner you get started, the better off you will be. The tax laws have definitely changed, but there [...]
Inflation has only been averaging about 2% the past few years, but it's important to not let that number deceive you. Prices on some items are rising well faster than the inflation rate. It's important to make sure we do our best to keep ahead of inflation. However, we oftentimes think that doing so is best [...]
This video was published by the IRS. As you know, most income is taxable, and must be reported on your Federal Income Tax Return. But what you may not know is that some income is only partially taxable, or not taxed at all. For example, child support payments and welfare benefits are tax-free. Gifts and [...]
The following video was published by the IRS. The Tax Exempt Organization Search (or TEOS) provides you with faster, easier access to tax exempt organizations. TEOS includes images of newly filed 990 forms, the paperwork charitable groups send to the IRS. And it's mobile friendly so you can access it anywhere using a smartphone. TEOS [...]
Credit card deals almost always sound good when you first get an offer. With names like gold and platinum attached to a card, it's easy to fall for the hype--until you realize how these cards are marketed. Having a basic understanding of the common tricks of the trade in the credit card industry can help [...]
