When we started filing our taxes, it felt overwhelming. However each year we try to learn and adjust our system, especially since I’m self-employed. It’s not a cake walk, but we feel more prepared and confident getting our taxes done….
One of the best feelings in life is buying or selling your home, especially in the hopes that the process goes smoothly and everyone ends up happy. While selling your house can be a bit intimidating, emotional, and sometimes expensive,…
Fall is here, and if you’re remembering your heating bills from last winter, you probably are already thinking about what you can do to cut that bill. Today, we look at tax breaks that help save you money while you make your home a bit more energy efficient.
What better way to celebrate Fall than by saving some money? (Well, maybe jumping in a pile of leaves is just as great.) Now with the temperature beginning to drop, it’s time to start looking around the house for ways…
Did you know that not everyone or every dollar earned is taxed the exact same amount? This is because the United States tax system aims to be progressive. A progressive tax system tries to collect more tax from those who…
Whether you got married this year or are purchasing your first home, changes experienced in your life can bring about many questions and uncertainties. Although you may have questions about how life events affect your finances, one thing is certain,…
Are you ready for some football? If so, maybe you’ve been thinking about putting a little money on the game, and if you are, it’s important to know that there may be tax implications. Like other sources of income, gambling…
Following the recent destruction caused by Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma, the IRS has announced tax relief for victims of Hurricane Harvey in parts of Texas and victims of Hurricane Irma in parts of Florida, Puerto Rico and the Virgin…
If you’ve taken the plunge into self-employment, congrats on being your own boss! Whether you’re working as a contractor or making money in the fast-growing sharing economy, don’t forget you may need to pay estimated taxes. The upcoming third quarter…
As summer comes to a close and the days get shorter, the holidays seem just around the corner. This time of year, many of us begin to worry about gaining weight later in the year, and to prevent weight gain,…
