The following article was published by the IRS. The tax filing deadline is Tuesday, April 17 this year. This is because April 15 falls on a weekend and the following Monday is a holiday in the District of Columbia. Even with an extra two days, the IRS urges taxpayers to avoid waiting until the last minute [...]
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvomNWb2YsA]It’s finally springtime, and with it comes excitement and anticipation of warmer weather, longer days, and also tax refunds for many. Having a cash windfall is always a good thing, but the way we spend it isn’t always ideal. Here is a look at some smart ways to spend whatever amount you get back from [...]
The following article was published by the IRS. The IRS reminds taxpayers to watch out for scams and schemes that put them and their personal information at risk. Each year, the IRS releases the top 12 scams, known as the Dirty Dozen. The schemes run the gamut from simple refund inflation to technical tax shelter deals. [...]
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gq-pd3W-18g] There's no doubt about it, we live in a stressful, fast-paced, crazy world. But deep down, most of us long for simplicity and peace of mind. One of the biggest contributors to our stress is our financial life. Simplifying this can go a long way towards lowering our overall stress and ultimately giving us [...]
The following article was published by the IRS. The IRS encourages everyone to use the Withholding Calculator to perform a quick “paycheck checkup.” This is even more important this year because of recent tax law changes. Results from the calculator will include a recommendation of whether or not users should consider submitting a new Form W-4, [...]