Here's a tip for making the IRS Withholding Calculator on IRS.gov as easy as possible. To start, you will need two documents: your most recent pay stub and a copy of your most recent income tax return. By using the information on these two forms, the withholding calculator will help you determine if [...]
Most people are rewarded for filing their taxes because the majority of filers receive a refund. But there are those who owe money to the IRS and can't pay it, and as a result are often afraid to file. If you can't afford to pay your taxes, file anyway! If you file your [...]
The currency of the college years is good grades. Once you graduate, your credit score often dictates much of your financial path going forward. There are several entities who will look at your credit and potentially make decisions based on your history: Your Employer Insurance Companies Landlords Lenders So if you are just [...]
The following article was published by the IRS. The IRS generally recommends keeping copies of tax returns and supporting documents at least three years. Employment tax records should be kept at least four years after the date that the tax becomes due or paid, whichever is later. Tax records should be kept at least seven years [...]
Changes from the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act mean the standard deduction is worth almost twice what it was before. So you may get more benefit from the standard deduction than from itemizing. To figure out whether you should itemize, you can search "How Much is Standard Deduction" at IRS.gov, or speak with [...]
