As tax season is beginning, a common question from filers is, what is the capital gains tax? Well, to start, the IRS deems taxable income as one of two types: ordinary or capital gain. To help you determine where your...
You’ve got a great idea and everyone knows it. So much so, that others want to invest in your idea to help bring it to life. Once your funding comes in and tax time rolls around, there are a few...
Your shares of stock may be trading at an all time high, but you may be confused about whether to keep your stock, sell it, and what the tax implications of selling are. Here are some of TurboTax tax experts’...
With summer here in the States, many students are using their free time in a variety of ways – beach trips, extra courses for school, and earning money with work. If your teen has a job or is planning on...
With the Fourth of July behind us, we reflect on our founding fathers and what the Declaration of Independence meant in the past and now. But what about savings techniques used by our founding fathers that can be used now? ...
Bitcoins, the first digital currency, continue to be an intriguing topic to many with the long-term value in question, the fact that they are not regulated by government, and income generated by the sale of them should be claimed on...
En Español Investing has never been easier than today with all the options available for people to really use their savings to achieve the dreams and goals for the future. No savings to become a smart investor? Consider your tax...
Before you get excited, there are no tax savings from improvements you make to a property you rent. You: But the title— Sorry, but that refers to rental properties you own. You: Now how could I possibly own the property...
Cost basis has become a hot topic among investors and brokerage firms alike. So, what’s all the fuss about? A new tax law took effect on Jan. 1, 2011 as a part of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008,...
Not sure what to do with that Form 1099 you received? We are happy to have guest writer, Jaci Devine, a free-lance writer for Scottrade, tell you what you need to know. What to Expect from Your Brokerage at Tax...
As tax season is beginning, a common question from filers is, what is the capital gains tax? Well, to start, the IRS deems taxable income as one of two types: ordinary or capital gain. To help you determine where your... 
