[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 [...]
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FSOyxkhxdM]You may be wondering how your taxes will be affected next year due to the new tax laws that are now on the books. Will you get more money back or will you end up owing more? The only way to know for sure is to use the withholding calculator from the IRS. You can [...]
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_516dpIZWU] Every year there is a subset of people who ask themselves if they have to file a tax return. The best way to find out the answer to this question is by checking out the Interactive Tax Assistant on IRS.gov/ITA and clicking on “Do I Need to File a Tax Return?” You will then [...]