Ah, good old summertime – what a wonderful relaxing time of the year. Unless you have kids, of course, in which case there’s a whirlwind of activity in your house as soon as school is out. But then comes the...
The article below is accurate for your 2018 taxes, the ones that you file this year by the April 2019 deadline. This post can be found en Español here. For practical, cultural, and personal reasons, more families are living in...
As parents, we work hard to provide our children with the best education, a roof to sleep under and food to eat every day. This valiant effort is not overlooked by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Here are some tax credits that are available when you prepare your tax return, that help you with the financial support of your home and children.
The article below is accurate for your 2018 taxes, the one that you file this year by the April 2019 deadline. Under tax reform, you can no longer claim the dependent exemption, which was $4,050 for tax year 2017, but...
The new tax reform law that was signed into law on December 22, 2017, changed taxes for the majority of taxpayers beginning in tax year 2018(the taxes you file in 2019). How Are Families Impacted? The following infographic provides a...
With a new college school year underway, it’s comforting to know that you could get some help from Uncle Sam in dealing with the blizzard of college-related expenses that are hitting. The IRS provides a number of education tax credits...
Are there moving boxes in your future? Summer is a popular time to move and many are moving miles away to take a new job. If that’s you, congratulations on embarking on your new adventure! Here are a few things...
The article below is up to date based on the latest tax laws. It is accurate for your 2017 taxes, which you will file by the April 2018 deadline. Learn more about tax reform here. I was still in college when...
With summer in full bloom, many states are ramping up their annual fairs. These family friendly events can be a wonderful way to enjoy the local culture, try out new rides, and of course, eat a ton of food. Before...
Ah, good old summertime – what a wonderful relaxing time of the year. Unless you have kids, of course, in which case there’s a whirlwind of activity in your house as soon as school is out. But then comes the... 
