What is a Dependent? [Motion Graphic]

“What or Who is my Dependent?”, continues to be the most asked questions every tax season and with dependents helping you qualify for tax breaks we see why you’re asking. You may be wondering, “can I claim my mother, brother, girlfriend, cat?” Here is our motion graphic to help you. Full story

Extension Filers Don’t Forget Your Little Bundle Can Save You a Bundle

Extension Filers Don’t Forget Your Little Bundle Can Save You a Bundle

As the extension deadline is coming up, don’t feel like you have to rush through your paperwork. There are many reasons you want to review everything to help you with taxes. If you are a parent, having a little one (or not so little one), can give you some big tax benefits. You may already know you can deduct $3,700 for each dependent as an exemption on your tax return. However there are a couple more tax credits that all parents should review to save more on your taxes. Full story

Creating a Baby Fund for Your New Arrival

Creating a Baby Fund for Your New Arrival

Becoming parents for the first time last year has been the biggest change in our lives. One of the first decisions we made when confirming the big news was starting a baby fund for our little one and our family. If you want to create a baby fund you need to figure out how much you want to save up. Here are some baby related expenses to consider when calculating the amount that is right for you. Full story

Tax Tips for Newlyweds

Tax Tips for Newlyweds

Congratulations to all of the summer newlyweds! As you start your new lives together I wanted to offer some financial tips that helped us when we first got married as well as a few items I wish we learned sooner. Hopefully it’ll help you build your finances together. Full story

First Day of Summer (Summer Solstice): Summer Camp Can be Fun and a Tax Savings

First Day of Summer (Summer Solstice): Summer Camp Can be Fun and a Tax Savings

The first day of summer ( Summer Solstice) is June 20th, and with it, comes weeks away from the daily grind. Of course, summer vacation is just a myth for American adults. As for parents, they must prepare for challenge number one: keeping their children busy without breaking the bank. Fortunately, there are ways to send kids to summer camp and receive a tax savings. Find out more here. Full story