Experienced tax pros are experts at knowing which deductions to look for when you file your taxes. Deductions are simply defined as subtractions from your income that can save anywhere from hundreds to thousands on your taxes. Due to the new tax laws, everyone is going to get a much bigger standard deduction [...]
What do social media gigs, driving for companies like Uber, and renting out spare bedrooms in your house to travelers all have in common? They are all different ways of participating in what has become known as the Sharing Economy. This is also known as the Gig, On-Demand, or Access Economy. With the [...]
The following article was published by the IRS. Tax reform legislation passed in December 2017 affects almost every taxpayer. The IRS is working closely with partners in the tax return preparation and tax software industries to prepare for tax reform affecting tax year 2018. This ongoing collaboration ensures that taxpayers can continue to rely on the [...]
If you work at home and don't claim the home office deduction, you could be flushing money down the toilet. For the self-employed, a home office deduction can save you hundreds of dollars on your taxes. When claiming this deduction, you may claim things such as your mortgage and your utilities. But it's [...]
Before embarking on any debt reduction plan, be sure to save up $1000 as an emergency fund. Once this first step is behind you, it's time to take a look at your debt repayment plan. One of the most effective way of paying down debt is a method known as the debt snowball. [...]
